Downtown & West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan Update

Planning for the Next 10 Years

The City of Yorkton is updating the Downtown and West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan to respond to changing land uses, redevelopment realities, and opportunities for reinvestment. This update will provide clear, practical direction to support decision-making, reinvestment, and incremental redevelopment downtown.

Round 2 Engagement is Now Open — Review the Draft Plan!

During Round 1 engagement, almost 500 respondents, including residents, businesses, property owners, and community members, shared ideas, concerns, and opportunities related to topics such as downtown vitality, business support, streetscape improvements, housing, transportation, connectivity, accessibility, and community identity.

Using this feedback, the project team has prepared a draft redevelopment plan that outlines a vision and direction for the future of Downtown and West Broadway.

Round 2 engagement provides the community with an opportunity to:

  • Review the draft redevelopment plan
  • Learn how previous feedback was incorporated
  • Ask questions about the project
  • Share additional comments before the plan is finalized

See below for engagement opportunities!

About the Project

Downtown Yorkton and the West Broadway Corridor are central to the city’s identity as a regional hub for commerce, services, culture, and employment.

The existing Redevelopment Plan, adopted in 2005, helped create streetscape improvements, zoning updates, and incentive programs that signaled the City’s commitment to revitalization. Two decades later, new conditions have emerged that call for a focused update.

This project will result in a concise, implementable plan that guides land use, zoning, and public realm improvements over the next 10 years.

What Is an Area Redevelopment Plan and Why is it Important?

An Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) is a non-statutory planning document that provides detailed direction for how a specific area of the city should change over time.

In Saskatchewan, municipalities are required by the Province to have an Official Community Plan, which sets the overall goals and policies for the entire city. The Downtown Plan is a non-statutory study that provides strategic guidance for future change specifically in the downtown area and corridor. While it does not carry statutory authority on its own, the plan will inform future updates to the Yorkton Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, which may help guide infrastructure investments, capital planning, and budget decisions.

Because a Redevelopment Plan shapes how land can be used and how change occurs at the neighbourhood and corridor level, community input is especially important. Public and stakeholder input helps the plan reflect how the area actually functions and supports informed, consistent decision-making moving forward.

Why the Plan Is Being Updated

The update responds to on-the-ground changes that have occurred since 2005, including:

  • Continued vacancy and underutilization in parts of the plan area, particularly near the rail corridor
  • Growing interest in mixed-use residential and mixed-use industrial development
  • Heritage buildings that limits redevelopment flexibility
  • Parking challenges affecting businesses and customers
  • Shifts in retail patterns due to online commerce
  • Transitional areas experiencing pressure toward industrial uses

While downtown has strong assets, these challenges highlight the need for updated direction that reflects today’s market and community needs.

Project Goals

The updated plan will:

  • Review what worked, and what didn’t, in the 2005 plan
  • Identify appropriate land uses for downtown, corridor, and transition areas
  • Explore mixed-use zoning approaches
  • Reassess parking, landscaping, stormwater, design standards, and temporary structures
  • Examine opportunities for one-way streets and on-street parking
  • Recommend achievable improvements to sidewalks, lighting, signage, and branding
  • Align with existing City plans, policies, and strategies
  • Provide a clear implementation roadmap tied to realistic budgets, resourcing and capacity

The focus is on action and what can be done, not a lengthy visioning exercise.

Project Area

The project area currently includes Downtown Yorkton and the West Broadway Corridor, encompassing commercial areas, transition zones, rail-adjacent lands, and key connections to surrounding neighbourhoods.

Project Timeline

The work is organized into six phases, moving from background review through to adoption:

Review the Draft Materials

Draft Downtown and West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan: Please take a look at the full draft document. This draft plan includes the vision, guiding principles, land use concept, policies, and a phased Scalable Action Plan.

Round 2 Engagement Boards: If you couldn’t make the engagement, check out the engagement boards. These engagement boards provide a high-level visual summary of the draft Redevelopment Plan, ideal for a quick overview before diving into the full document.

Engagement Opportunity: Downtown CultureFest

In Round 1, we heard from you, and your input helped shape a draft Downtown & West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan. Now, we're excited to share it back with you!

Visit our pop-up booth at the Downtown CultureFest on Thursday, June 25, 2026 to explore the draft plan and see how your feedback is reflected. Come chat with the project team to:

  • Learn more about the draft redevelopment plan
  • See how community feedback shaped the draft
  • Provide feedback and comments on the draft plan
  • Help shape the next chapter for Downtown Yorkton and West Broadway

Whether you live, work, shop, or spend time in the area, we'd love to connect. Swing by while you're at the festival and be part of the conversation about building a more connected, welcoming downtown and corridor.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

⏰ Time: 4:30PM to 8:00PM

📍 Location: Downtown CultureFest at City Centre Park

Get Involved

Help shape the future of Downtown and the West Broadway Corridor!

Can't make it in person? Don't worry, you can still engage with us through the online survey open from June 25, 2026 to July 10, 2026.

Planning for the Next 10 Years

The City of Yorkton is updating the Downtown and West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan to respond to changing land uses, redevelopment realities, and opportunities for reinvestment. This update will provide clear, practical direction to support decision-making, reinvestment, and incremental redevelopment downtown.

Round 2 Engagement is Now Open — Review the Draft Plan!

During Round 1 engagement, almost 500 respondents, including residents, businesses, property owners, and community members, shared ideas, concerns, and opportunities related to topics such as downtown vitality, business support, streetscape improvements, housing, transportation, connectivity, accessibility, and community identity.

Using this feedback, the project team has prepared a draft redevelopment plan that outlines a vision and direction for the future of Downtown and West Broadway.

Round 2 engagement provides the community with an opportunity to:

  • Review the draft redevelopment plan
  • Learn how previous feedback was incorporated
  • Ask questions about the project
  • Share additional comments before the plan is finalized

See below for engagement opportunities!

About the Project

Downtown Yorkton and the West Broadway Corridor are central to the city’s identity as a regional hub for commerce, services, culture, and employment.

The existing Redevelopment Plan, adopted in 2005, helped create streetscape improvements, zoning updates, and incentive programs that signaled the City’s commitment to revitalization. Two decades later, new conditions have emerged that call for a focused update.

This project will result in a concise, implementable plan that guides land use, zoning, and public realm improvements over the next 10 years.

What Is an Area Redevelopment Plan and Why is it Important?

An Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) is a non-statutory planning document that provides detailed direction for how a specific area of the city should change over time.

In Saskatchewan, municipalities are required by the Province to have an Official Community Plan, which sets the overall goals and policies for the entire city. The Downtown Plan is a non-statutory study that provides strategic guidance for future change specifically in the downtown area and corridor. While it does not carry statutory authority on its own, the plan will inform future updates to the Yorkton Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, which may help guide infrastructure investments, capital planning, and budget decisions.

Because a Redevelopment Plan shapes how land can be used and how change occurs at the neighbourhood and corridor level, community input is especially important. Public and stakeholder input helps the plan reflect how the area actually functions and supports informed, consistent decision-making moving forward.

Why the Plan Is Being Updated

The update responds to on-the-ground changes that have occurred since 2005, including:

  • Continued vacancy and underutilization in parts of the plan area, particularly near the rail corridor
  • Growing interest in mixed-use residential and mixed-use industrial development
  • Heritage buildings that limits redevelopment flexibility
  • Parking challenges affecting businesses and customers
  • Shifts in retail patterns due to online commerce
  • Transitional areas experiencing pressure toward industrial uses

While downtown has strong assets, these challenges highlight the need for updated direction that reflects today’s market and community needs.

Project Goals

The updated plan will:

  • Review what worked, and what didn’t, in the 2005 plan
  • Identify appropriate land uses for downtown, corridor, and transition areas
  • Explore mixed-use zoning approaches
  • Reassess parking, landscaping, stormwater, design standards, and temporary structures
  • Examine opportunities for one-way streets and on-street parking
  • Recommend achievable improvements to sidewalks, lighting, signage, and branding
  • Align with existing City plans, policies, and strategies
  • Provide a clear implementation roadmap tied to realistic budgets, resourcing and capacity

The focus is on action and what can be done, not a lengthy visioning exercise.

Project Area

The project area currently includes Downtown Yorkton and the West Broadway Corridor, encompassing commercial areas, transition zones, rail-adjacent lands, and key connections to surrounding neighbourhoods.

Project Timeline

The work is organized into six phases, moving from background review through to adoption:

Review the Draft Materials

Draft Downtown and West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan: Please take a look at the full draft document. This draft plan includes the vision, guiding principles, land use concept, policies, and a phased Scalable Action Plan.

Round 2 Engagement Boards: If you couldn’t make the engagement, check out the engagement boards. These engagement boards provide a high-level visual summary of the draft Redevelopment Plan, ideal for a quick overview before diving into the full document.

Engagement Opportunity: Downtown CultureFest

In Round 1, we heard from you, and your input helped shape a draft Downtown & West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan. Now, we're excited to share it back with you!

Visit our pop-up booth at the Downtown CultureFest on Thursday, June 25, 2026 to explore the draft plan and see how your feedback is reflected. Come chat with the project team to:

  • Learn more about the draft redevelopment plan
  • See how community feedback shaped the draft
  • Provide feedback and comments on the draft plan
  • Help shape the next chapter for Downtown Yorkton and West Broadway

Whether you live, work, shop, or spend time in the area, we'd love to connect. Swing by while you're at the festival and be part of the conversation about building a more connected, welcoming downtown and corridor.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

⏰ Time: 4:30PM to 8:00PM

📍 Location: Downtown CultureFest at City Centre Park

Get Involved

Help shape the future of Downtown and the West Broadway Corridor!

Can't make it in person? Don't worry, you can still engage with us through the online survey open from June 25, 2026 to July 10, 2026.

  • Downtown & West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan Round 2 Survey

    Downtown and the West Broadway Corridor are important parts of the city, serving different but connected roles for businesses, services, travel, and daily life. Downtown is a historic civic and commercial hub, while West Broadway functions as a key gateway and commercial corridor linking neighbourhoods and destinations.

    Earlier engagement helped us better understand how people experience these areas, what they value, and where they see opportunities for improvement. Using that feedback, the City has prepared a Draft Downtown and West Broadway Redevelopment Plan that outlines a vision, goals, and actions to guide future redevelopment and investment.

    Before completing this survey, please take a few minutes to review the Draft Plan. The questions that follow are intended to gather your feedback on the proposed directions, priorities, and recommendations.

    Your input will help refine the plan and confirm that it reflects community needs and aspirations for the future of Downtown and the West Broadway Corridor.

    This survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and will be open until July 10, 2026.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Downtown & West Broadway Corridor Redevelopment Plan Public Survey

    Downtown Yorkton and the West Broadway Corridor are important parts of the city, serving different but connected roles for businesses, services, travel, and daily life. Downtown is a historic civic and commercial hub, while West Broadway functions as a key gateway and commercial corridor linking neighbourhoods and destinations.

    As the City updates the Downtown and West Broadway Redevelopment Plan, we want to understand how people experience the areas, what works well today, and what could be improved in the future.

    This survey asks about your experiences, priorities, and ideas related to Downtown Yorkton and the West Broadway Corridor. Your feedback will help guide future redevelopment, investment, and improvements that reflect community needs and city development.

    This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be open until March 13, 2026.