A vibrant downtown supports a strong economy, creates a sense of community and provides a place for people to come together, in addition to attracting more people to live Downtown. 

To get a full picture of the possibilities, you can view the Conceptual Design Report here.

See all the renderings and find a link to a virtual reality experience on the Designing Reasons to Come and Connections to Get There page
 

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Developing and re-envisioning Downtown Saskatoon has been identified as a priority area in the City’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. A potential Downtown Event & Entertainment District will create a place for people and businesses to come together for the economic, cultural and social success of the city and surrounding area. Linked to the rest of the city by the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the vision for the Downtown Event & Entertainment District is that of a centre of commerce, tourism, services and entertainment. From major arena events, to shopping, restaurants, conventions, nightlife and a thriving business community, Downtown Saskatoon will become a destination with something for everyone.

A new Downtown event centre/arena, a new/enhanced convention centre, and the future BRT are the public infrastructure investments that will drive investments in other areas of the District, benefiting Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.

As we work together on this city-building project, we acknowledge our ancestors and future generations.  We honour Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis, by sharing this land under Treaty with the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, Métis, Dene and Non-Indigenous peoples.  We are all Treaty People.

Going forward, the City will work with people, businesses and other orders of government to develop an innovative funding plan that minimizes future property tax increases for the major infrastructure investments to support the development of the District.