Along the beautiful Rideau Canal, close to the vibrant Downtown Core sits an underutilized commercial and industrial area with the potential of becoming a key waterfront development in the Town of Smiths Falls. A visioning exercise was completed in January 2023 to help reimagine the area to full future potential. The project provided the Town with new design concepts and a Design and Visioning Report that will serve as the first step in an overall master planning project.
Project Area |
The target area for redevelopment is the block of land bounded by Chambers Street to the north with the southern boundary being the Rideau River. Gile Street being the eastern boundary and 17 Chambers Street being the western boundary. The area is approximately 14 acres.![]() |
Scope of Work |
Fotenn Planning + Design has been retained to provide an overview of urban design issues, and preliminary concept drawings and final illustrations. Illustrations will be based on ideas generated from steering committee/public input and Town staff during the planning process and must demonstrate sound urban design principles. Fotenn Planning + Design, in collaboration with the Town, will prepare and conduct a Design Charrette/Workshop that will provide direction to the future creation of a Master Plan, that can be supported by Town Council, and utilized by Town Staff, developers and private landowners to revitalize Centre Street area. The principles of “Traditional Neighbourhood Design” while also highlighting the need to “create a cohesive community identity on the Rideau Canal” as outlined in the OP, will guide the “Design Charrette” process and the advice and counsel of consultant team. The Centre Street Revitalization Visioning and Design project will.
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Project Life Cycle |
Master PlanningThe second phase of this project includes the development of a Centre Street Revitalization Master Plan that will provide a road map and guide the next steps for implementing actions for redevelopment.
Visioning and Design ReportVisioning and Design Concept for the Revitalization of Centre Street Area is currently at this stage
Online SurveyAn online survey was launched to obtain public and stakeholder feedback, and received over 200 responses.
Design Workshop/CharretteA public open house and workshop was completed on November 2, 2022 which provided the public an opportunity to understand the project and give feedback to inform the design and vision concepts outlined in the final report.
Awarding of ContractCouncil awarded the contract to the Fotenn Planning + Design on October 11, 2022 at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Request for ProposalsProposal submission deadline was September 23, 2022. |
Who's Listening? |
For more information on this project: Julia Crowder, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism Email: jcrowder@smithsfalls.ca Phone Number: 613-285-4164 x 1107 |
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