CASE STUDY

Research by: Nicole Brekelmans

Edited by: Samantha Miller

Case study compiled in 2019

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Project: Yellowknife Harbour Plan

Type of Urban Strategy: Water 

Type of Project: Harbour Redevelopment / City Smart Growth Plan 

Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Date Designed/Planned: 2012

Construction Completed: Ongoing

Designer: Planning Partnership

 

 

Yellowknife Harbour Plan is a framework to revitalize the current Harbour bordering the Yellowknife Bay and River. The current harbour relies heavily on the water for recreation, tourism, transportation, and housing for floating homes. However, due to the lack of proper maintenance and zoning, the functions conflict with each other. The Harbour Plan addresses these issues along the waterfront through 6 guiding frameworks; natural heritage, parks/open spaces, trails, arts and culture, harbour uses, and neighbourhoods and districts. The guiding frameworks provide each function with its own space and use of the water through a clear and consistent strategy of zoning and programming. The waterfront provides multiple opportunities for recreation and economic development, and the Harbour Plan allows the harbour and water to be used more efficiently throughout the city of Yellowknife. 

(Planning Partnership, 2012)