The Project
The City of St. Catharines has initiated a study to develop a vision for the revitalization of Facer Street, from Niagara Street to Grantham Avenue, into more of a pedestrian-focused corridor that supports the City’s goal of improving Facer Street’s quality, comfort, and appearance as both a transportation route and a neighbourhood destination.
Project Background
Facer Street is identified as an intensification corridor in the City’s Official Plan and an important community asset supporting the larger Facer neighbourhood. Facer Street is a mixed-use corridor with a diverse mix of food retailers, businesses, housing, an elementary school and Boys and Girls Club of Niagara. Making Facer Street more pedestrian-friendly would increase the vitality, livability, and vibrancy of the neighbourhood.
Public Engagement
Join us at our first Public Open House to learn more about the project and share your ideas. The open house will be drop-in style, featuring a brief presentation on alternative roadway concepts being considered, a summary of previous engagement feedback, and an opportunity for public comment. Staff will be available to hear comments and answer questions.
Visit engagestc.ca/Facer-Street-Design-Study to learn more and ask the project team any questions or clarifications.
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Canadian Polish Society, 43 Facer St., St. Catharines ON
Community Input Survey
An online survey will be open for feedback from April 7 to 30, 2026 on engagestc.ca/Facer-Street-Design-Study
Past Community Vision Exercise and Recommendations
City Council committed past funds towards public consultation and developing a conceptual vision for Facer Street. City staff prepared a Terms of Reference for the study, and 8 80 Cities was retained to undertake the project and lead community consultation. The ‘Future of Facer Street Study’ provided several design recommendations to help improve and revitalize Facer Street. Urban design staff from Niagara Region’s Planning and Development Services Department also assisted with the study by preparing supplemental design renderings to illustrate the recommended improvements.
During the previous visioning process, the consultants organized multiple ways for the community to participate and provide feedback. Consultation opportunities included a ‘sidewalk salon’ that engaged with shoppers, a ‘walkshop’ that toured and evaluated Facer Street, and a group visioning workshop. An online survey provided further opportunities for feedback. The outcomes of these exercises are outlined in the Future of Facer Street Recommendations Report, prepared by 8 80 Cities for the City of St. Catharines, published June 2017 (see to the right and below on mobile).
This information, gathered from previous community visioning exercises and recommendations, will be used to identify design alternatives and priorities that will improve the street environment, better support businesses, accommodate events, and provide public amenities. This input will be used to articulate a recommended design vision and strategic actions for the Facer Street Redevelopment improvements within the current Facer Street Design Study.