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Regina’s North Central neighbourhood is an older inner-city area that was part of the original “Old 33” plan of subdivision for Regina. It started to take shape as a working-class neighbourhood for those working in the adjacent area now known as the Warehouse District. In the mid-1900s, people and industry expanded to other areas of the city which led to significant demographic changes in the neighbourhood. Over the years, it has become home to a significant part of the Indigenous population in Regina.
North Central has a strong and connected community. However, a long-term lack of investment in the area has contributed to numerous social and economic challenges including poverty, unemployment, low rates of home ownership, predatory landlords, crime and addiction. North Central also has a high presence of derelict or abandoned properties and vacant lots. After years of unkept promises, the City endeavors to take a more active role and work with community organizations, non-profits and residents to come up with solutions and uplift the community.
In response to these ongoing challenges, residents and community organizations have worked to improve conditions and the overall quality of life in the neighbourhood. The creation of a neighbourhood revitalization plan will recognize those efforts and build on them to support a positive path forward for North Central, its residents and those who work and play in the area.
Why Your Input Matters
Your feedback is what helps inform the development of the plan and the City's work with the community. The North Central Neighbourhood Revitalization Plan prioritizes the voices of those who live, work, play and contribute to the fabric of the area. It will be developed in collaboration with the community, building on the amazing work being done there. As the plan is developed, the City will continue to seek input from community members to ensure there is support for a community vision that the whole city can be proud of.
Regina’s North Central neighbourhood is an older inner-city area that was part of the original “Old 33” plan of subdivision for Regina. It started to take shape as a working-class neighbourhood for those working in the adjacent area now known as the Warehouse District. In the mid-1900s, people and industry expanded to other areas of the city which led to significant demographic changes in the neighbourhood. Over the years, it has become home to a significant part of the Indigenous population in Regina.
North Central has a strong and connected community. However, a long-term lack of investment in the area has contributed to numerous social and economic challenges including poverty, unemployment, low rates of home ownership, predatory landlords, crime and addiction. North Central also has a high presence of derelict or abandoned properties and vacant lots. After years of unkept promises, the City endeavors to take a more active role and work with community organizations, non-profits and residents to come up with solutions and uplift the community.
In response to these ongoing challenges, residents and community organizations have worked to improve conditions and the overall quality of life in the neighbourhood. The creation of a neighbourhood revitalization plan will recognize those efforts and build on them to support a positive path forward for North Central, its residents and those who work and play in the area.
Why Your Input Matters
Your feedback is what helps inform the development of the plan and the City's work with the community. The North Central Neighbourhood Revitalization Plan prioritizes the voices of those who live, work, play and contribute to the fabric of the area. It will be developed in collaboration with the community, building on the amazing work being done there. As the plan is developed, the City will continue to seek input from community members to ensure there is support for a community vision that the whole city can be proud of.
With the completion of an engagement summary report, the community engagement phase of the North Central Neighbourhood Revitalization Plan is complete. You can read that report by clicking here.
The phase involved a comprehensive review of previous engagement with the community and 12 interviews with interest and rightsholders with informed perspectives and lived experience connected to the neighbourhood. Over two days in late March, more than 100 individuals participated in four in-person engagement sessions at mâmawêyatitân centre. A public survey was also distributed on paper at the public session and posted online and a total of 50 responses were received.
Two City of Regina leadership sessions were led by Jennifer Fix of Ahne Studio with City Administration, the Mayor and Mayor’s Office and Councillor Shannon Zachidniak, who represents North Central in Ward 8. The first leadership session was held January 16 to introduce the project. The second was held June 9, where the engagement results were presented and discussed along with potential plans and strategies for future direction.
Plan Writing and Next Steps
The consultants have begun work on the plan that will guide City work and investment in North Central, including both short and long-term actions and goals. To support its development and ensure it is grounded in community needs, Jennifer Fix will run a participatory planning session with members of Growing Young Movers’ North Central Strong Youth Advisory Committee. Following completion of the draft plan and its acceptance by Administration, a community event to share the draft with residents will be held in North Central to gain feedback and make adjustments before finalizing the plan by the end of 2026.
More information will be available when the plan is complete. Thank you to all who participated.
With the completion of an engagement summary report, the community engagement phase of the North Central Neighbourhood Revitalization Plan is complete. You can read that report by clicking here.
The phase involved a comprehensive review of previous engagement with the community and 12 interviews with interest and rightsholders with informed perspectives and lived experience connected to the neighbourhood. Over two days in late March, more than 100 individuals participated in four in-person engagement sessions at mâmawêyatitân centre. A public survey was also distributed on paper at the public session and posted online and a total of 50 responses were received.
Two City of Regina leadership sessions were led by Jennifer Fix of Ahne Studio with City Administration, the Mayor and Mayor’s Office and Councillor Shannon Zachidniak, who represents North Central in Ward 8. The first leadership session was held January 16 to introduce the project. The second was held June 9, where the engagement results were presented and discussed along with potential plans and strategies for future direction.
Plan Writing and Next Steps
The consultants have begun work on the plan that will guide City work and investment in North Central, including both short and long-term actions and goals. To support its development and ensure it is grounded in community needs, Jennifer Fix will run a participatory planning session with members of Growing Young Movers’ North Central Strong Youth Advisory Committee. Following completion of the draft plan and its acceptance by Administration, a community event to share the draft with residents will be held in North Central to gain feedback and make adjustments before finalizing the plan by the end of 2026.
More information will be available when the plan is complete. Thank you to all who participated.
The project consultants have completed background researchanalyzing North Central's demographics and existing conditions including, but not limited to, land use, development,urban design, transportation and community services. With insightsfrom existing City of Regina bylaws and policies, as well as relevant initiatives such as kâ-nâsihcikêwin, the City's Indigenous Framework, the research is an important resourceand foundation for the project.This analysis and community engagement will help the City build on that foundation and chart a path forward.
The project consultants have completed background researchanalyzing North Central's demographics and existing conditions including, but not limited to, land use, development,urban design, transportation and community services. With insightsfrom existing City of Regina bylaws and policies, as well as relevant initiatives such as kâ-nâsihcikêwin, the City's Indigenous Framework, the research is an important resourceand foundation for the project.This analysis and community engagement will help the City build on that foundation and chart a path forward.
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