Two new urban park spaces called parkettes are planned for Princess Street in Williamsville.
A new urban parkette located at 677 Princess Street
A new urban parkette located at 700 Princess Street
Placemaking is at the heart of this project with an emphasis on enhancing the public realm, strengthening local connections and creating identity, while also improving urban vitality and resilience.
Typical elements of a parkette, can include:
An accessible paved urban plaza as a gathering space
Seating elements
Trees and plantings
Lighting
The demolition of the existing building at 677 Princess Street will occur prior to site works commencing.
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Two new urban park spaces called parkettes are planned for Princess Street in Williamsville.
A new urban parkette located at 677 Princess Street
A new urban parkette located at 700 Princess Street
Placemaking is at the heart of this project with an emphasis on enhancing the public realm, strengthening local connections and creating identity, while also improving urban vitality and resilience.
Typical elements of a parkette, can include:
An accessible paved urban plaza as a gathering space
Seating elements
Trees and plantings
Lighting
The demolition of the existing building at 677 Princess Street will occur prior to site works commencing.
Stay informed
Keep updated on this exciting project by using the Follow Project feature on this page. Submit your email, and any project updates posted here will be sent to your inbox.
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Timeline
Summer 2025 - Project Initiation
New Parkettes on Princess Street has finished this stage
Winter 2026 - Technical Background Studies
New Parkettes on Princess Street has finished this stage
Winter 2026 - Conceptual Design
New Parkettes on Princess Street is currently at this stage
Winter – Spring 2026 - Public Engagement
this is an upcoming stage for New Parkettes on Princess Street
Spring 2026 - Demolition of building at 677 Princess St.
this is an upcoming stage for New Parkettes on Princess Street
Spring/Fall 2026 - Detail Design
this is an upcoming stage for New Parkettes on Princess Street
Fall 2026 to Fall 2027 - Construction
this is an upcoming stage for New Parkettes on Princess Street
Fall 2027 - Project Completion
this is an upcoming stage for New Parkettes on Princess Street
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