High River Downtown Area Redevelopment

OBJECTIVES

In the aftermath of the 2013 floods, damage to infrastructure required a complete replacement of utilities, resulting in significant excavation of existing streets. Despite the unprecedented destruction, the fortitude of the community remained. Long-term solutions were needed to ensure that economic and cultural vitality was restored and improved.

SOLUTIONS

The immediate need to respond to the flood’s aftermath laid the groundwork for the development of long-term solutions. Utilities downtown required complete replacement, resulting in significant excavation of the existing streetscape. 

RESULTS

The new streetscape design successfully cultivates an improved visitor experience and a positive environment for local business. Economic redevelopment is supported by wide sidewalks using pavers that allow spill-out activities from businesses into the street. These pavers also provided vehicular calming measures, which are implemented throughout the core as well, reducing traffic speeds and increasing pedestrian safety.

Team

Owner: Town of High River

Designer: O2 Planning + Design

Producer: Barkman Concrete

Installer: Pro Paving Stones

Links

For more information, visit https://www.barkmanconcrete.com/case/town-of-high-river/#top.