Company: Cynthia Cohlmeyer Landscape Architect, Colhmeyer Architecture Limited Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Cynthia Cohlmeyer Landscape Architect and Cohlmeyer Architecture Limited worked three years with the City of Regina to complete consultation, planning, urban design, architecture and landscape services related to Regina City Square, a project called a “Big Move” in the Downtown Master Plan, and intended to enliven the City Centre. Reordering traffic, transit and cycling routes played a big role in our work. Our task was to re-envision 12th Avenue in downtown Regina as a public square and to provide long term plans for Victoria Park adjacent to it. Our City Square sews 12th Avenue, Victoria Park and the Scarth Street Mall together, expanding the pedestrian realm, and claiming 12th Avenue for public events. 12th Avenue now scoops into Victoria Park where bus stops and broad sidewalks used to be. This alerts drivers to a newly shared pedestrian environment, while it frames a new City Square. The Regina Folk Festival and many other events occur in City Square every summer. Monster lighting houses necessary technical support, and in winter skaters can sail under the lights on flooded paving. The pavement is a unique, German pre-cast material, installed in a broad, …

“Inspiring a Curiosity and Connectivity to Nature” Bridgwater Forest is the latest neighbourhood development located on 330 acres of land in Waverley West, Winnipeg. Bridgwater Forest embraces “Live Happier, Live Healthier, Live Greener” principles by providing 70 acres of open space that includes 25 acres of mature forest, 4 storm water management lakes, and an array of native plantings. Over five kilometers of trails link the community together and encourage a healthy “green” lifestyle. The trail system travels through the forest and along the lakes offering a variety of landscapes. A zero-excavation asphalt path detail was adapted for use to minimize ecological impact. As a result, the entire community can safely experience the more sensitive areas of the forest while viewing native flora and fauna in its habitat. Nodes are strategically integrated into the trail system to maximize outdoor experiences and to encourage social interaction. Recreational nodes include a playground with pavilion, pedestrian bridge, and fountain plaza that provide the neighbourhood with different active and passive recreational opportunities. Some nodes are located near transit bus stops and mailbox kiosks to further encourage and enhance outdoor community gathering points. The node designs serve as focal points within the trail system – …

Company: David Wagner Associates Date: 2014 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Located at Jules Major Park in St Vital, the Arden Seven project was built to commemorate the Arden Seven and the Winnipeg Grenadiers involvement in the Battle of Hong Kong. Seven chairs for the seven men were set in an arc backed by a stone wall and shade trees. A moon gate and commemorative plaques complete the scene. Completed 2014 for the City of Winnipeg and the Building Communities Initiative II.

Company: David Wagner Associates Date: 2014 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Located in Winnipeg’s inner city, the Freight House project was the redevelopment of the grounds at Central Community Centre and the Freight House. It included the construction of a permanent outdoor hockey rink with two full basketball courts, a new skatepark and the redevelopment of the playground. Associated with these assets are new concrete pathways, sitting areas, refurbished landscape and a special entrance feature. Completed 2014 for the City of Winnipeg

Company: Architecture 49 Date: 2010-2013 Location: Winnipeg The Chief Peguis Trail is the 4.2 kilometre extension of a major thoroughfare that connects communities from Henderson Highway to Lagimodiere Boulevard. This Private Public Partnership model’s goal was not only to improve traffic flow but also introduce several environmental and social benefits, including the connection into residential neighbourhoods with the addition of multi-use pathways, community nodes, and a pedestrian bridge. The ten kilometres of multi-use pathways provides a smooth surface for active recreation and circulation routes. Important links extending into the community provide access to existing amenities and neighbourhoods. Three sitting areas along the multi-use path provides users an opportunity to sit, dispose of waste and read interpretive panels, surrounded by naturalized and ecological restored planting areas and art features. Wayfinding signage provides directional orientation for trail users while introducing a unique graphic identity for the area. Four feature nodes located at key intersections offer larger areas for gathering and resting. Each node has a unique identity, informed by beautiful views and responding and celebrating local history. Feature planting and several amenities include site furnishing, interpretive signage, waste receptacles, vertical elements and distinctive paving patterns. Two full-sized, full-body wolf packs with a …

Company: Architecture 49 Date: 2007-2012 Location: Brandon The Brandon Regional Hospital site provides full Radiation and Chemotherapy treatment for patients in Western Manitoba. Landscape Architect worked with the team to develop a site design and building form which provided a clean and light spatial environment integrating landscape with the interior. The shared areas like entrance and waiting form a strong linear element between two quadrants on either side, which was extended in the landscape by providing a healing courtyard garden. The healing courtyard garden provides an inviting outdoor area which is viewed and experienced throughout the seasons. Positioned central to the whole facility, both staff and patients view the courtyard through glass walls on three sides of the building. During the warmer months, both patients and their caregivers are invited to enjoy the courtyard and perhaps even receive their treatments in the outdoors. The courtyard itself is organized especially towards the Chemotherapy area. The width of each treatment station on the east wall of the chemotherapy area is delineated in the courtyard with narrow pebble bands between the paving. Each segment in the courtyard contains a different planting and layout scheme such that patients can identify their preferred treatment chair. …

Company: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Location: Asessippi Provincial Park, Manitoba Date: 2010 The project involved the development of a $500,000.00 playground in an underused parking area adjacent to the concession building at Asessippi Provincial Park. Three disQnct play areas were created for different age groups, including a 2-5 structure, a 5-12 structure and a boulder climbing area, along with a ball-game court, grass mound and Qmber viewing deck above the Shell River Valley. All the elements are linked with an asphalt pathway that connects the concession building with the miniature golf course.