SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION

SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION

PROGRESS REPORT

COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY OCT 14, 7PM
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
THE TEAM
Monica, Kaili, and Jeff
Irini, Greg and Vilko
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
STUDY OBJECTIVES

develop a schematic plan for
Saskatchewan Avenue that:
engages the community in the design
makes downtown PLP a destination
considers all modes of transport
is efficient and cost conscious
supports business development
is durable and easy to maintain
appeals to users of all ages and abilities
is easily phased and implemented
is selected from 2-3 possible options
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
SCOPE OF WORK

5
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STREET EAST to
4
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STREET WEST
including but not limited to:
appropriate vehicle speed and flow
fully accessible pedestrian spaces
safe cycling environment
public parking on and off the street
public spaces bump outs, pocket parks
boulevards and street vegetation
lighting, site furnishings & public art
branding, wayfinding and signage
drainage and snow removal
seasonal programming and spaces
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
ACTIVITIES TO DATE
base preparation Sept 15-19
project start up meeting Sept 19
site analysis Sept 19 Oct 1
door to door user input Sept 19 Oct 1
traffic analysis Sept 19 Oct 1
MIT pre-design meeting Sept 30
user focus groups Oct 1
preliminary design session Oct 1
develop design options Oct 1 - ongoing
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
FINDINGS TO DATE
The following slides outline:

1. Our analysis to date
2. Focus group summaries
3. Design directions being considered
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
STRENGTHS
1. The beautiful expanse of the
avenue
2. The Avenue is a highway which
has potential to attract tourism
3. Mature vegetation along the
boulevards and median which
are in good condition
4. Vopni Park
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ISHART
CANDICE BERGEN
SPRAY FOAM
INSULATION
RED RIVER COLLEGE CAMPUS
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
WEST BUILDING
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE EAST
PRINCE CHARLES BUILDING
PORTAGE AND DISTRICT
ARTS CENTRE
GLESBY CENTRE
HERMAN PRIOR SENIORS
SERVICES CENTRE
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
REGIONAL LIBRARY
PROVINCIAL BUILDING
VACANT BUILDING
WAR
MEMORIAL
EXISTING CONDITIONS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
NORTH
SCALE: 1:1000
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0 100 200 400 800 feet 50
OCTOBER 1, 2014
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THRIFT THRIFT THRIFT THRIFT
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THE GRINDSTONE
CITY HALL
BEAUTIFUL
VIEW TO
THE ISLAND
EXPANSIVE
BOULEVARD
VIEW
STRENGTHS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
STRENGTHS
1. Rich heritage and remarkable
architecture. Density of
downtown business between 3rd
Street NE and Royal is strong.
2. The closure of 2nd Street NE
for a pedestrian mall leading to
major downtown recreation
3. The heart of the downtown is
active during the daytime
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DEVELOPM
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OVER THE COALS
OFF THE TOP
SET SETERA
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ARE
BARNEY'S M
ENS FASHIONS
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FIRST
BILL'S STICKY
FINGERS RESTAURANT
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BYTE M
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COM
PUTERS
VISIONS OF
INDEPENDENCE
CRAZY HORSE PAW
N
TATTOO
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PORTAGE LAUNDROM
AT
+ DRYCLEANING
PORTAGE LEARNING CENTRE
KEYSTONE SPORTS
DAIRY
QUEEN
BLUE M
OON W
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A/V ELECTRONICS DINO'S APPLIANCE |
SLEEP GALLERY
EAGLE FIRE
YOUTH CENTRE
MIG
INSURANCE
BDO
MIDTOWN
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BANK OF
MONTREAL CIBCMCKENZIE
THRIFT
SHOP
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CITY HALL
SCOTIABANK
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FURNITURE PLUS
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PRAIRIE
W
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HOUSE
MCC THRIFT SHOP
PORTAGE SERVICE FOR SENIORS
REM
AX CENTRAL PLAINS
VOPNI
PARK
BENJAMIN MOORE AUTO SENSE
AUTOPARTS
WESTERN
BERING +
AUTOPARTS
GREENBERG &
GREENBERG
IAN W
ISHART
CANDICE BERGEN
SPRAY FOAM
INSULATION
RED RIVER COLLEGE CAMPUS
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
WEST BUILDING
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE EAST
PRINCE CHARLES BUILDING
PORTAGE AND DISTRICT
ARTS CENTRE
GLESBY CENTRE
HERMAN PRIOR SENIORS
SERVICES CENTRE
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
REGIONAL LIBRARY
PROVINCIAL BUILDING
VACANT BUILDING
WAR
MEMORIAL
EXISTING CONDITIONS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
NORTH
SCALE: 1:1000
0 20 40 100 200 metres 10
0 100 200 400 800 feet 50
OCTOBER 1, 2014
M
ACDONALD'S
SPORTING GOODS
PIZZA PLUS
CANADIAN M
ENTAL
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
DEVELOPM
ENTAL
SERVICES TRAINING
OVER THE COALS
OFF THE TOP
SET SETERA
IAN'S HARDW
ARE
BARNEY'S M
ENS FASHIONS
PUTTING PEOPLE
FIRST
BILL'S STICKY
FINGERS RESTAURANT
M
AYFAIR PRINT SHOPPE
ONE STOP FASHION
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
BOUTIQUE
HILLS EAST
DRUGSTORE
SPRAY FOAM
INSULATION
ROYAL BANK
DICKS CAFE
SHOPPERS
DRUG MART
M
EI-M
EI RESTAURANT
H&R BLOCK
M
IL-JEANNE
FLOW
ERS & AXCENZ
CENTURY 21
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ANITOBA
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FEDERATION
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PORTAGE M
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FURNITURE PLUS
FREEDOM
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PRAIRIE
W
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HOUSE
MCC THRIFT SHOP
PORTAGE SERVICE FOR SENIORS
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AX CENTRAL PLAINS
BENJAMIN MOORE AUTO SENSE
AUTOPARTS
WESTERN
BERING +
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GREENBERG
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THE ISLAND
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PARKING IS
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FROM
2ND ST SE)
INTERSECTION
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TO MANEOUVER
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
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FRONT
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FRONT ACCESS PARKING

PARKING

(ACCESS
FROM
4TH ST NW)
VACANT LOTS
VACANT LOTS
VACANT
LOT
VACANT LOT
VACANT LOT
PARKING

(ACCESS
FROM
BACK
LANE)
VACANT LOT
PORTAGE SUPERMARKET
FOIL SALON
+ SPA
PRAIRIE BURN K9 NAPA AUTOPRO
THE HAIRBENDERS
SHELL GASOLINE
MAC'S
SUBW
AY
PIZZA
HOTLINE
CANADA FOOD
INSPECTION
AGENCY
M
ANITOBA LIQUOR
COM
M
ISSION
HAM
BLY M
CKAY
ACCOUNTANTS
CANCER CARE
M
ANITOBA
HANS STASIUK
COSM
ETIC & FAM
ILY
DENTISTRY
CHRISTIANSON
LAW
OFFICE
LITTLE CAESARS
PIZZA
BEST W
EST PET FOODS
HEARING LIFE CANADA
RON M
OFFATT
M
EM
ORIAL SERVICES
M
ACDONALD'S
SPORTING GOODS
PIZZA PLUS
CANADIAN M
ENTAL
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
DEVELOPM
ENTAL
SERVICES TRAINING
OVER THE COALS
OFF THE TOP
SET SETERA
IAN'S HARDW
ARE
BARNEY'S M
ENS FASHIONS
PUTTING PEOPLE
FIRST
BILL'S STICKY
FINGERS RESTAURANT
M
AYFAIR PRINT SHOPPE
ONE STOP FASHION
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
BOUTIQUE
HILLS EAST
DRUGSTORE
ROYAL BANK
DICKS CAFE
SHOPPERS
DRUG MART
M
EI-M
EI RESTAURANT
H&R BLOCK
M
IL-JEANNE
FLOW
ERS & AXCENZ
CENTURY 21
THE BARGAIN
SHOP
NAIL GARDEN
INVESTORS
GROUP
TRAVEL QUEST
THE UNITED W
AY
M
ONEY M
ART
OLINA FASHIONS
FINE PRESENCE
ORIENTAL PEARL RESTAURANT
PURE FOOTW
EAR
BYTE M
E
COM
PUTERS
VISIONS OF
INDEPENDENCE
CRAZY HORSE PAW
N
TATTOO
ROLAND'S HAIRSTYLING
TD BANK
PORTAGE LAUNDROM
AT
+ DRYCLEANING
PORTAGE LEARNING CENTRE
KEYSTONE SPORTS
DAIRY
QUEEN
BLUE M
OON W
ATER
A/V ELECTRONICS DINO'S APPLIANCE |
SLEEP GALLERY
EAGLE FIRE
YOUTH CENTRE
MIG
INSURANCE
BDO
MIDTOWN
MOTOR INN CANADA POST
BANK OF
MONTREAL CIBCMCKENZIE
THRIFT
SHOP
THE GRINDSTONE
CITY HALL
SCOTIABANK
M
ANITOBA
M
ETIS
FEDERATION
OLINA JEW
ELS
M
ILLER PRESSEY SELINGER
PORTAGE M
CC
FURNITURE PLUS
FREEDOM
55
FINANCIAL
PRAIRIE
W
ELCOM
E
HOUSE
MCC THRIFT SHOP
PORTAGE SERVICE FOR SENIORS
REM
AX CENTRAL PLAINS
VOPNI
PARK
BENJAMIN MOORE AUTO SENSE
AUTOPARTS
WESTERN
BERING +
AUTOPARTS
GREENBERG &
GREENBERG
IAN W
ISHART
CANDICE BERGEN
SPRAY FOAM
INSULATION
RED RIVER COLLEGE CAMPUS
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
WEST BUILDING
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE EAST
PRINCE CHARLES BUILDING
PORTAGE AND DISTRICT
ARTS CENTRE
GLESBY CENTRE
HERMAN PRIOR SENIORS
SERVICES CENTRE
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
REGIONAL LIBRARY
PROVINCIAL BUILDING
VACANT BUILDING
WAR
MEMORIAL
EXISTING CONDITIONS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
NORTH
SCALE: 1:1000
0 20 40 100 200 metres 10
0 100 200 400 800 feet 50
OCTOBER 1, 2014
CONSTRAINTS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
CONSTRAINTS
1. Cobblestone sidewalks are
unsafe and cause drainage
issues
2. Front entries of many businesses
are not universally accessible
3. Vacant lots and empty business
space create holes along the
Avenue
4. Front entry parking lots interrupt
the pedestrian experience of the
Avenue
5. Absence of a signage standard
6. Little encouragement from
existing infrastructure to use
alternate transportation
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SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE
PRINCESS AVENUE
PARKING IS
DIFFICULT TO
MANEOUVER

(ACCESS
FROM
2ND ST SE)
INTERSECTION
IS DIFFICULT
TO MANEOUVER
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
FRONT ACCESS PARKING
FRONT
ACCESS
PARKING
FRONT ACCESS PARKING

PARKING

(ACCESS
FROM
4TH ST NW)
VACANT LOTS
VACANT LOTS
VACANT
LOT
VACANT LOT
VACANT LOT
PARKING

(ACCESS
FROM
BACK
LANE)
VACANT LOT
PORTAGE SUPERMARKET
FOIL SALON
+ SPA
PRAIRIE BURN K9 NAPA AUTOPRO
THE HAIRBENDERS
SHELL GASOLINE
MAC'S
SUBW
AY
PIZZA
HOTLINE
CANADA FOOD
INSPECTION
AGENCY
M
ANITOBA LIQUOR
COM
M
ISSION
HAM
BLY M
CKAY
ACCOUNTANTS
CANCER CARE
M
ANITOBA
HANS STASIUK
COSM
ETIC & FAM
ILY
DENTISTRY
CHRISTIANSON
LAW
OFFICE
LITTLE CAESARS
PIZZA
BEST W
EST PET FOODS
HEARING LIFE CANADA
RON M
OFFATT
M
EM
ORIAL SERVICES
M
ACDONALD'S
SPORTING GOODS
PIZZA PLUS
CANADIAN M
ENTAL
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
DEVELOPM
ENTAL
SERVICES TRAINING
OVER THE COALS
OFF THE TOP
SET SETERA
IAN'S HARDW
ARE
BARNEY'S M
ENS FASHIONS
PUTTING PEOPLE
FIRST
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RED RIVER COLLEGE CAMPUS
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
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PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE EAST
PRINCE CHARLES BUILDING
PORTAGE AND DISTRICT
ARTS CENTRE
GLESBY CENTRE
HERMAN PRIOR SENIORS
SERVICES CENTRE
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
REGIONAL LIBRARY
PROVINCIAL BUILDING
VACANT BUILDING
WAR
MEMORIAL
EXISTING CONDITIONS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
NORTH
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OCTOBER 1, 2014
CONSTRAINTS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
CONSTRAINTS
1. Nightlife within the downtown
core is nearly non-existent
2. Existing tree wells inhibit proper
growth; general landscape
maintenance is lacking
3. Some light standards are burnt
out or in disrepair, particularly
the globe lights
4. Mini-lights hung in trees are not
placed carefully
5. Para-ramps direct pedestrians
into traffc
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Maneuver lanes provide
opportune space for an
increased pedestrian realm and
active transportation
2. The rear lanes between 3rd
Street NE and Royal Road have
potential for active transportation
routes and linkages with existing
pedestrian spaces
3. Programming opportunities
can arise within exterior vacant
spaces
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MIG
INSURANCE
BDO
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BANK OF
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INSULATION
RED RIVER COLLEGE CAMPUS
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
WEST BUILDING
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PRINCE CHARLES BUILDING
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ARTS CENTRE
GLESBY CENTRE
HERMAN PRIOR SENIORS
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
NORTH
SCALE: 1:1000
0 20 40 100 200 metres 10
0 100 200 400 800 feet 50
OCTOBER 1, 2014
OPPORTUNITIES
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Improved pedestrian realm
(walkways, site furnishing,
lighting) will encourage more
traffc and increase the social
quality of the street.
2. Connectivity for cyclists along
Tupper Street and to local
recreational facilities
3. A renewed planting scheme
to showcase local agricultural
industry
4. Public Art Program to create
added interest to the Avenue
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FOIL SALON
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ACCOUNTANTS
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DENTISTRY
CHRISTIANSON
LAW
OFFICE
LITTLE CAESARS
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BEST W
EST PET FOODS
HEARING LIFE CANADA
RON M
OFFATT
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EM
ORIAL SERVICES
M
ACDONALD'S
SPORTING GOODS
PIZZA PLUS
CANADIAN M
ENTAL
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
DEVELOPM
ENTAL
SERVICES TRAINING
OVER THE COALS
OFF THE TOP
SET SETERA
IAN'S HARDW
ARE
BARNEY'S M
ENS FASHIONS
PUTTING PEOPLE
FIRST
BILL'S STICKY
FINGERS RESTAURANT
M
AYFAIR PRINT SHOPPE
ONE STOP FASHION
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
BOUTIQUE
HILLS EAST
DRUGSTORE
ROYAL BANK
DICKS CAFE
SHOPPERS
DRUG MART
M
EI-M
EI RESTAURANT
H&R BLOCK
M
IL-JEANNE
FLOW
ERS & AXCENZ
CENTURY 21
THE BARGAIN
SHOP
NAIL GARDEN
INVESTORS
GROUP
TRAVEL QUEST
THE UNITED W
AY
M
ONEY M
ART
OLINA FASHIONS
FINE PRESENCE
ORIENTAL PEARL RESTAURANT
PURE FOOTW
EAR
BYTE M
E
COM
PUTERS
VISIONS OF
INDEPENDENCE
CRAZY HORSE PAW
N
TATTOO
ROLAND'S HAIRSTYLING
TD BANK
PORTAGE LAUNDROM
AT
+ DRYCLEANING
PORTAGE LEARNING CENTRE
KEYSTONE SPORTS
DAIRY
QUEEN
BLUE M
OON W
ATER
A/V ELECTRONICS DINO'S APPLIANCE |
SLEEP GALLERY
EAGLE FIRE
YOUTH CENTRE
MIG
INSURANCE
BDO
MIDTOWN
MOTOR INN CANADA POST
BANK OF
MONTREAL CIBCMCKENZIE
THRIFT
SHOP
THE GRINDSTONE
CITY HALL
SCOTIABANK
M
ANITOBA
M
ETIS
FEDERATION
OLINA JEW
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M
ILLER PRESSEY SELINGER
PORTAGE M
CC
FURNITURE PLUS
FREEDOM
55
FINANCIAL
PRAIRIE
W
ELCOM
E
HOUSE
MCC THRIFT SHOP
PORTAGE SERVICE FOR SENIORS
REM
AX CENTRAL PLAINS
VOPNI
PARK
BENJAMIN MOORE AUTO SENSE
AUTOPARTS
WESTERN
BERING +
AUTOPARTS
GREENBERG &
GREENBERG
IAN W
ISHART
CANDICE BERGEN
SPRAY FOAM
INSULATION
RED RIVER COLLEGE CAMPUS
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
WEST BUILDING
PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE EAST
PRINCE CHARLES BUILDING
PORTAGE AND DISTRICT
ARTS CENTRE
GLESBY CENTRE
HERMAN PRIOR SENIORS
SERVICES CENTRE
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
REGIONAL LIBRARY
PROVINCIAL BUILDING
VACANT BUILDING
WAR
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
NORTH
SCALE: 1:1000
0 20 40 100 200 metres 10
0 100 200 400 800 feet 50
OCTOBER 1, 2014
OPPORTUNITIES
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
FOCUS GROUP FEEDBACK
heritage + intergenerational access for all
- celebrate the history of downtown
- find a way to echo PLP agricultural roots
- develop active heritage programming
- make sure everyone can access storefronts
- make the street appealing to youth
- make it great in winter too use light

business + tourism
- more space for sidewalk business
- clear and accessible parking strategy
- accessible pedestrian environment
- a one of a kind destination
- more public events and programming
- more links to seasonal business
active transportation + arts and culture
- make safe commuter lanes for bikes
- consider table tops and roundabouts
- narrow intersections
- integrate public art in functional elements
- celebrate history and identity via art and lighting
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
TRANSPORTATION
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
INTERSECTION
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
PEOPLE PLACES
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
POCKET PARKS
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
GATEWAY + SIGNAGE
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
MEDIAN AND BOULEVARD PLANTING
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
SITE FURNISHING + LIGHTING
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
PUBLIC ART
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
NEXT STEPS
develop design options Oct 1 Nov 17
focus group feedback sessions Nov 17
web based public feedback Nov 24 28
refine 3 preferred options Nov 28- Dec 12
select preferred option council Dec 12
refine preferred option Dec 13 Jan 12
public open house Jan 12
preferred option web feedback Jan 12 23
final report ratification council Feb 2015
SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE REVITALIZATION
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