Results for: Downtown Revitalization

In a collaboration between the City of Edmonton and the Downtown Business Association, a portion of Rice Howard Way will be transformed into an entertainment district this summer. This initiative forms part of a pilot project to revitalize the city’s downtown core and attract visitors. Throughout the summer, the pedestrian-friendly block will offer live entertainment, games, and a selection of alcoholic beverages from participating establishments like Rosewood Foods and Sherlock Holmes Pub. Moreover, the district will host regular events such as the Downtown Spark Block Party, showcasing local talent and art installations. The project utilizes funds allocated for downtown vibrancy and aims to provide a model for future similar initiatives across Edmonton.

Golden, Colorado, is experiencing a resurgence as a vibrant arts destination, with significant investments transforming historic downtown buildings into multi-million-dollar art centers. Spearheading this movement is the Foothills Art Center (FAC), which has recently unveiled two renovated historic buildings that aim to enrich the local cultural landscape.

A major road reconstruction project is underway in downtown Port Hope, Ontario, aimed at replacing century-old infrastructure. The second phase of the Walton Street reconstruction project involves redesigning the main street, including replacing watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. The project is expected to benefit a significant portion of the town’s urban area and enhance accessibility and streetscape with improvements like extended curbs, benches, and planter beds. Despite the project leading to road closures, public transit is now free in Port Hope to ease travel and support downtown businesses.

The reconstruction of a historic building in the downtown area has commenced. The building, which has been vacant for several years, will be transformed into a mixed-use space with retail, office, and residential units. The project is expected to be completed in 2024 and is part of a larger effort to revitalize the downtown area.

Mayor Dan Kutcher’s inaugural state-of-the-city address for Summerside focused on the challenges and opportunities brought by the city’s rapid population growth, which has surpassed 10% in recent years. This growth, while necessary to address labor shortages, has also led to an increase in unhoused individuals, prompting the city to coordinate support services. Summerside is actively building new housing to accommodate its growing population, with over 500 units under construction last summer and an east-west housing corridor project underway. The city has also made progress in revitalizing its downtown with the Regent development and is working to enhance the area’s safety and accessibility. Mayor Kutcher emphasized the city’s commitment to sustainability, highlighting its renewable energy infrastructure and plans for hydrogen power generation.