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The Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) is a long-standing guiding document for the future of Lacombe’s downtown. Since 2013, DARP has expanded to include the DARP Committee, which has created a priority project list that outlines previous and upcoming capital projects. Please visit the “What’s Happening Now?” tab for the latest.
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What's happening Now?
Administration worked with a contractor to construct a 49C Pedestrian Plaza Design that reflects key elements of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) Advisory Committee's vision for the space while adjusting to infrastructure constraints.
The project is planned over two phases, with the first phase focused primarily on making changes that would not limit traffic flow or reduce parking.
The project cost estimate is below budget, which may leave room for modest improvements during the project implementation to enhance the space or aesthetics based on identified opportunities and challenges.
The Committee reviewed several options for the Public Space Connector project, broadened the scope, and arrived at the Pedestrian Plaza Concept shared with Council last year.
Council approved the expanded project scope as part of the 2024 budget deliberation process.
The project will be completed in two phases, with $850K committed for this year and $600K in 2025. This includes a $200K grant from the Provincial government through the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program.
For detailed design elements and more details, visit the July 8th, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council Agenda.
Concept Photos
For a full list of completed and upcoming DARP priority projects, please visit the following links: