Downtown Summerside Inc. has awarded a Master Plan study to a consortium of consulting firms with expertise in Downtown Revitalization. The consultant team is headed by Daniel K. Glenn Ltd. (Fredericton) in association with Ekistics Planning & Design (Halifax), Morello Associates (Charlottetown), Form-Media Ltd. (Halifax) and Coles Associates (Charlottetown). Over the next couple of months the consultants will work with the Steering Committee to formulate a design manual to improve the commercial area of the BIA by creating a visually positive identity, improving vehicular and pedestrian usage and access aimed at drawing more business and consumers to the area. The primary emphasis of the study will be to build upon the “Summerside Downtown Revitalization Position Paper” presented in 2000 by the City’s Economic Development Department. Preliminary designs of the proposed streetscapes will be prepared to illustrate improvements such as signage, landscaping, sidewalks, lighting, parking access and building facades.

Results from the first public meeting – to be held Tuesday, September 9th at the Fire Hall, will be posted on this website. As the study progresses additional information will be posted.