Elgin Promenade Burlington, ON. RECREATION // TRAIL DEVELOPMENT In the heart of downtown Burlington, lies the Elgin Promenade trail network. The Elgin Promenade serves as a pedestrian and cycling corridor that extends from Brant Street to Martha Street connecting the downtown core to the Centennial Multi-Use Pathway. Navigating its way through the core, SDG was …
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Smithville Square Parkette
Smithville Square Parkette Smithville, ON. RECREATION // PARKETTE Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence SDG completed the detailed design and tendering of the Smithville Square Parkette project. Scope of work included conceptual and detailed design of a new urban parkette, with an entry sign feature, soil cells (green infrastructure), a flexible open space for events, …
Cedarvale Park
Cedarvale Park Guelph, ON. RECREATION // PARK In conjunction with the city, SDG developed and designed a park that offers a range of activities for all ages. Cedarvale Park serves as a focal point for the surrounding community and creates a sense of place. Amenities in Cedarvale Park include two unique play areas, fitness equipment, …
Mico Valeriote Park
Mico Valeriote Park Guelph, ON. RECREATION // PARK Mico Valeriote Park is 0.73 hectares in size and was dedicated to the City in 1973. The park is located in the Ward 1 Neighbourhood and is well used by visitors of all ages. Through extensive public consultation, SDG and the City developed a program for the …
Humbertown Park
Humbertown Park Toronto, ON. RECREATION // COMMUNITY DESIGN // PARK SDG worked together with the staff of Kingsway College School and the City of Toronto Parks Department to convert this public park into a state-of-the-art Sports Field and Natural Play Structure. The school will utilize the park during school hours and the neighbourhood will take …
Hamilton Trails Master Plan
Hamilton Trails Master Plan Hamilton, ON. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING // TRAIL DEVELOPMENT // RECREATIONAL DESIGN SDG was retained in 2015 to assist the City of Hamilton in undertaking a comprehensive review and update of their Recreational Trails Master Plan document and its proposed trail initiatives for all 15 city wards. Public feedback was a significant component …
East Chapel Parkette
East Chapel Parkette Hamilton, ON. RECREATION // COMMUNITY DESIGN Landscape Ontario | Award of Excellence The City of Hamilton retained SDG for the contract administration of East Chapel Parkette. The site included tree preservation, signage, pathways, plantings, and a unique play structure. The mature trees surrounding this parkette inspired the City’s request for a …
Carter Park
Carter Park Hamilton, ON. RECREATION // COMMUNITY DESIGN The City of Hamilton retained SDG to assist with the contract administration of three municipal parks. Carter Park in downtown Hamilton was the largest of the three parks featuring new asphalt pathways, lighting, signage, site furnishings (benches, water fountain, trash receptacles), games tables, basketball court, gazebo, stone …
Fort Erie Gateway
Fort Erie Gateway Fort Erie, ON. PLACEMAKING // COMMUNITY DESIGN The Town of Fort Erie retained SDG to create conceptual designs for gateway signs along the QEW and at the border crossing. The design process involved identifying several key locations with potential for signage opportunities. Each design was crafted to showcase the area’s significant characteristics.
Waterdown Skate Loop
Waterdown Skate Loop Waterdown, ON. RECREATION // COMMUNITY DESIGN City of Hamilton Award of Merit | Small Project: Renovation Institutional Category | 2016 In 2014, Seferian Design Group was retained by the City of Hamilton to provide landscape architectural design services for the new skating loop in Waterdown Memorial Park. Our team worked collaboratively …