River Landing in South Downtown Saskatoon

Saskatoon, SK

New life for a historic site

The Meewasin Valley Authority and the City of Saskatoon
teamed up to revitalize the River Landing area. AldrichPears
worked with both parties to develop a dynamic interpretive
plan. The goal was to build on the sites natural, cultural and
industrial history to create a sense of place and strengthen its
connection to the city and region.
APA developed an interpretive plan that provides design
guidelines for adding layers of meaning to the site over the long
term. APA also provided a conceptual framework for content.
The framework describes the look and feel of outdoor signage
and clarifies the vision for indoor spaces. The plan is a reference
for planners and designers who want to add meaning to their
development, both commercial and cultural.
APAs interpretive plan for River Landing is a long term plan. It is
being developed in phases to attract private and public owners.