Centennial Plaza Elevator Closure
The parkade elevators are out of service during construction at Centennial Plaza. During this time, please use the library elevator on level P2 and P3 during daytime hours or the Pedway on level P2 to access elevators at the Winspear, City Hall, Churchill LRT, City Centre Mall or the Citadel Theatre.
The City is redeveloping Centennial Plaza to create a more attractive, welcoming and accessible destination.
Project Update - July 2022
Construction started in July 2022.
The construction work and the presence of heavy equipment may create noise, which will have a short-term impact on nearby residents and businesses.
All City of Edmonton contract workers are required to abide by the City’s Community Standards Bylaw 14600 which restricts noise levels and hours of work.
Please respect all signage and obey staff direction in this active work zone.
Project Overview
Centennial Plaza is located in Edmonton’s downtown core, between Stanley A. Milner Library and the Westin Hotel (location map) and is part of Edmonton’s Civic Precinct. The Civic Precinct encompasses City Hall, Sir Winston Churchill Square, Stanley A. Milner Library and Centennial Plaza. This space hosts library events, informal gatherings and public events.
Re-envisioning Centennial Plaza will align with the strategic direction provided in:
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Breathe, Edmonton’s Green Network Strategy
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Green and Walkable Downtown, Project of the Capital Plan Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL)
The Centennial Plaza Redevelopment project area includes:
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Centennial Plaza
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Library parkade waterproofing under Centennial Plaza
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Stair and elevator pavilions on the southeast and southwest corners of the plaza
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Outdoor amphitheatre (removal)
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Milner Parkade entrance ramp canopy and associated parkade and stair entrances
