High River Downtown
Streetscape

Client Town of High River
Location High River | Alberta | Canada

O2 was retained by High River to provide a new streetscape in addition to the High River Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan. The new streetscape design successfully cultivates an improved visitor experience and a positive environment for local business. Economic redevelopment is supported by wide sidewalks that allow spill-out activities from businesses into the street. Vehicular calming measures are implemented throughout the core as well, reducing traffic speeds and increasing pedestrian safety. 4th Avenue was redesigned as a woonerf, where pedestrians and vehicles share the road.

This design features allows the street to be closed off for pedestrian-only events such as farmers’ markets and special events. Carefully selected trees have been planted and will grow to line the streets, providing a much needed element of biophilic greenery to the downtown area.