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example, upgrades to Spadina Crescent preceded
two significant condo developments.
The renovation of 3rd Avenue is currently underway,
and will include sidewalk remediation, relocation of
utility lines underground, installation of street trees,
irrigation and custom street furniture. These
improvements should bring more downtown
attractions and assets within comfortable reach for
people on foot while encouraging people to spend
more time downtown. These improvements also
coincide with private commercial developments along
3 rd Avenue.
Improvements to the public realm along downtown
Saskatoon's streets, however, have not been
matched by large park or public square investments
in the heart of the downtown. This could be an
exciting new consideration for downtown Saskatoon.
Future Investments
There are many future investments being made to the
City of Saskatoon’s downtown. In the south end, the
previously mentioned River Landing project is set to
enter a major phase of development. This will include
an increase in the amount of residential units, office
and retail space in the immediate vicinity. While in
the north end of the downtown, a new police
headquarters is undergoing construction in
conjunction with streetscape redevelopment of 25 th
Street. Overall, the combination of these investments
has the potential to transform the core and be the
start of a new era in downtown Saskatoon.
The upcoming stages of River Landing have
the potential to transform downtown
Saskatoon.
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