Collingwood, Ontario is moving ahead with plans to turn the downtown lot at 84 Hurontario Street into a permanent public space, giving residents a first look at design concepts during the Farmers’ Market on August 22, 2026.
The Town has hired Envision Tatham, a local landscape architecture firm, to guide the project through four stages: stakeholder engagement, visioning, design, and construction documentation.
Mayor Yvonne Hamlin said the site has already proven its value. “84 Hurontario Street has quickly become an active and recognizable community space in our downtown,” she said in a May 25 announcement. “This next phase will help guide how the space can continue to serve residents, businesses, and visitors over the long term.”
The Town bought the vacant property for $1.7 million in October 2022 after the Downtown Collingwood BIA suggested the purchase. Since 2023, the BIA has led an interim setup with a central pathway, planters, seating, a bike rack, and the popular “Postcard Mural.”
In September 2025, Town Council voted unanimously to make the space a permanent open public area, following a 2024 downtown visioning study that recommended the move. Construction is expected in 2027, once Council approves the budget.
Residents can review and comment on concept designs at the Downtown Farmers’ Market on August 22.
