Hagersville Streetscape Plan

The recommended improvements to the “back” portion of Market
Square include the following elements:
a) Retention of the existing market structure, with material
and colour enhancements to match the new market space
facing Main Street;
b) Redesign of the ends of the existing market structure to
provide more contemporary and comfortable spaces,
including seating areas, plantings, garbage receptacles,
and shade trees;
c) Planting of the street edge along Alma Street South and
the end of parking aisles with street trees and foundation
plantings; and
d) Addition of murals to the Alma Street South facing side of
the Foodland building (private endeavour).
Key Messages Addressed
The recommended improvements for the Market Square address
the following ‘Key Messages’ from the community:
1. Better integrate the Haldimand County building with the
surrounding intersection and its key buildings.
4. Reconfigure the circulation routes and spaces within ‘Market
Square’ to improve its functioning.
5. Strengthen the edges of ‘Market Square’ abutting the surrounding
public streets.
7. Establish an identity for downtown Hagersville through physical
improvements that builds on the community’s rural, agriculture
and historic roots.
9. Enhance the overall wayfinding signage program through the
addition of directional, street name, and commemorative signage.
Top:
aerial of the Farmers’ Square improvements looking
from Alma Street South (during market hours).
Bottom: street view of the Farmers’ Square improvements
looking from Alma Street South (during market
hours).
Hagersville Streetscape Plan
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