Federal Building Centennial Plaza Supporting The City’s Vision of Creating Sustainable

The Centennial Plaza Project represents the implementation of phase one of Alberta Legislature Centre Redevelopment and Capital District Master Plan. What was once an asphalt parking lot, has been transformed into a major urban and family-friendly attraction for all Edmontonians to use and enjoy. This newly created public space with its amenity buildings, endeavors to support the city’s vision of creating sustainable, vibrant, well-designed, and accessible spaces, while encouraging a sense of community, diversity, social interaction and engagement. It celebrates Edmonton as Alberta’s capital and creates a destination for the citizens of Edmonton, and tourist alike, to enjoy Alberta’s popular Legislature Grounds.

The project carefully integrates initiatives identiﬁed within Edmonton’s Capital City Downtown Plan. These initiatives include creating a stronger accessible pedestrian link, connecting down to the river, as well as extending the Heritage Trail along the 99th Ave streetscape. Additionally, the plaza provides ample space for major cultural activities such as concerts, Canada Day celebrations and festivals on a regional, national and international level.

The plaza also offers visitors year-round activities to experience. Water activities have always been a fun part of visiting the Legislature Grounds, and with the new commemorative water feature, that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Alberta Legislature, this summertime tradition will be continued. For wintertime activities, the plaza has been designed to house a professional sized hockey rink where families rent skates, change and enjoy refreshments at the gatehouses and then take in a family skate in this idyllic setting.

Project Information

Owner: Government of Alberta

Architect: Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Landscape Architect: DIALOG (Carlyle + Associates)

Project Location: 9820 – 107 Street