FAQs

Centre Square is a mixed-use neighbourhood located south of downtown. It connects the downtown with Wascana Centre.

It’s time for a refresh. The previous neighbourhood plan, which was repealed in 2024, was over 40 years old. It contained outdated information, did not provide relevant direction to guide future growth of the area and was not aligned with the City’s strategic priorities. As an established mixed-use neighbourhood adjacent to downtown and a high-growth area, Centre Square requires focused investment and careful planning to support additional housing and economic development.

The City is leading and has contracted a consulting team to support the delivery of the Centre Square Planning Study: M Richards and Associates, McGowan Russell Group and Urbanite Advisors. They have experience in strategic urban planning with specific insight into the needs of Canadian prairie cities.

Public consultation will include neighbourhood residents, local businesses, developers, educational institutions, employers, service providers and government agencies through focus groups, interviews, pop-up events and online surveys. Anyone who is interested in providing feedback may do so.

There is also a focus on engaging urban Indigenous communities, youth, newcomers and people with disabilities to develop an inclusive and accessible neighbourhood where people want to live, work and enjoy life.

The Official Community Plan (OCP) currently targets 30% of population growth in established neighbourhoods with a particular focus on encouraging more people to live within the City Centre. Revitalizing Centre Square for residential and mixed-use development is a key priority to support a vibrant downtown and City Centre.

The first two phases (background analysis and public consultation) are complete. The project team is also reviewing market opportunities/perception and development scenarios in order to guide the planning direction in this neighbourhood. City staff and the consulting team are now preparing a draft Planning Strategy that is expected to be completed later in 2026. The Planning Strategy will include recommendations related to land-use, built-form guidance, public realm priorities, mobility improvements and implementation tools to support long term revitalization and reinvestment in the neighbourhood. 

The City anticipates the Study will be complete in 2026 with recommendations on how to support redevelopment and investment in the area.