Downtown Event & Entertainment District
What's Happening Now
An information report outlining the history, development, key decisions, land acquisitions and planning efforts for the District is being presented to the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on October 14th.
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A vibrant Downtown powers our economy, brings people together and makes Saskatoon an exciting place to live, work and explore.
Why this project matters?
A stronger Downtown: Creates more reasons to visit, work, live and invest downtown.
More places to gather together: Could provide space for events, conventions, sports, entertainment and public activities.
Better Community Connections: Plans are being coordinated with future Link bus rapid transit.
Project at a glance
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| Where: Downtown Saskatoon |
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| What may be included: An event centre/arena, convention space, theatre, parkade, public spaces and private development |
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| Transportation: Future Link rapid transit would help connect the District to other parts of Saskatoon |
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| Status: Planning, design work and partnership discussions are underway |
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| Ongoing/future: Partnership discussions, funding work, design refinement and future Council decisions |
What is it going to cost?
The total project cost is spread out over a number of initiatives, including a new event centre, updated convention centre and theatre, and more.
What has happened | What has not happened |
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| Council has directed Administration to begin partnership discussions with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. | Council has not approved a final partnership agreement. |
| The City is continuing planning and work to advance the funding strategy. | Final project costs, funding arrangements and detailed designs have not been approved. |
| The project is being considered alongside future Link bus rapid transit. | Construction timing has not been confirmed. |
Project background and timeline
The Downtown Event & Entertainment District began with a need to replace aging infrastructure. It has grown into a vision for a lively, exciting and economically strong downtown — and the work continues.
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Design and transportation
Together, a new event centre/arena and convention centre will anchor the Downtown Event & Entertainment District. Future Link rapid transit routes, parking and traffic improvements will help people get to and from the area safely and easily.
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Benefits and economic information
A new Downtown event centre/arena, enhanced convention centre and Link rapid transit will bring more people, investment and energy to Saskatoon.
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Project Governance and Advisory Group
The Journey to the District is built upon collaboration. The governance structure is key to this by engaging stakeholders from across the community and working with a key set of Advisors through our Advisory Group.
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Downtown Saskatoon
The City Centre and District serve as the geographical and metaphorical Ohtennah, the “collective heart” of Saskatoon. What happens in the City Centre and District has a direct impact on the rest of the city.
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Resources
Information and resources including news releases, accessible documents, backgrounders, videos, FAQs and more.
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