The City of Lethbridge’s Civic Common Master Plan provides a framework to guide future growth and development within the plan area. The Civic Common is a community hub for our city and required a comprehensive long-term plan to:

• Create a welcoming, inclusive and accessible space that encourages social interaction
• Guide future decisions on development in the area in an adaptable and flexible way
• Revitalize its existing assets
• Support a variety of activities including civic, recreational, and cultural objectives

Plan area

The Civic Common, formerly referred to as the Civic Precinct, is a four-square-block section that includes the land occupied by City Hall, located at 910 4 Ave. S. and south to the:

• Civic Ice Centre and Civic Field, located at 905 6 Ave. S.
• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), located at 500 11 St. S.
• Old Courthouse, located at 320 4 St. S.
• Yates Theatre, located at 1002 4 Ave. S.

Plan background

We developed this master plan in consultation with the study team, stakeholders, the public and Council, who worked to shape the vision for the Civic Common. The Civic Common Master Plan documents background research, site analysis, community engagement, design vision and phasing strategy.

View the final open house presentation for the Civic Common Master Plan to find a project timeline and historical background information on the area.

Funding

The cost to develop the Civic Common Master Plan was $112,528, funded by budgets from the Planning and Development and Recreation and Culture departments.

Timeline

The finalized Civic Common Master Plan was presented to Council on October 15, 2018.