Civic Square Conceptual Landscape Design and Schedule Update

Conceptual landscape design for Civic Square is underway and is expected to be complete in Spring 2025.

Features of the design include:

  • a new entryway centered on the façade of City Hall,
  • architectural canopies with lighting and public art along the building façade,
  • reduced parking lot size to increase public space,
  • an in-ground water feature with water jets and lighting,
  • use of recycled and sustainable materials, native plants, and resource and energy, efficient systems like LED lighting and water runoff reuse, and
  • accessible concrete paving and seating opportunities.

The project schedule has also been updated. Key milestones of the updated schedule include:

Project Milestones

Anticipated Timing

Conceptual Design Complete

Spring 2025

Approvals and Permits Complete

Summer 2025

Tender Award

Fall 2025

Construction Period

Spring 2026 through Spring 2027

Substantial Completion to Meet Funding Deadlines

March 2027

Opening Event

Spring 2027

Indigenous Community Engagement

Ongoing

First Nations Consultation

Ongoing


The project schedule was revised to secure permits before tendering and avoid a winter shutdown in the middle of construction.

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