Back to SearchThe City of St. Catharines is turning to residents for their vision of an outdoor space in the heart of the City.
Building on the framework provided by the St. Catharines Downtown Creative Cluster Master Plan — and its successes such as the downtown location of the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Meridian Centre and Brock University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts — the City is looking to the future of James Street. Specifically, the City is contemplating the creation of an enhanced outdoor, pedestrian place.
James Street, from King Street to Church Street, is identified as a potential site for a public gathering space in the City’s Official Plan. With more people living, playing and visiting downtown the City is seeking public input for the future of the area, be it a tree-lined green corridor with the road opened to pedestrians, a patio area with vendors, or an open-air event space.
The road has been identified for reconstruction, and, along with surrounding public land such as the James Street lawn of City Hall, and the St. Catharines Public Library Courtyard, there is opportunity to create a unique and inclusive public space for residents and visitors alike.
“Shared outdoor spaces are critical in efforts to create a dynamic, walkable, and liveable downtown. They provide the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment and socialization in denser urban areas and tie together entertainment, service and retail amenities into a larger community destination,” said Director of Planning and Building Services Tami Kitay. “We want residents to help us in this vision of a vibrant downtown core for people to work, play, live and visit in.”
Residents can visit engageSTC.ca/JamesStreet to learn more about the space and provide their input via a short survey. The survey provides opportunity for residents to voice their support for existing ideas and submit their own.
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