Windsor City Hall Square Outdoor Rink and Plaza

City Hall Square plays a key role in Windsor’s larger effort to revitalize its downtown core. The aim is to redevelop and create much-needed public spaces that can support both day-to-day civic life and large-scale gatherings that will attract the entire city and visitors. As the forecourt to City Hall, the existing 1.2-acre open space was already a site for special events and the political engagement of Windsorites; yet, despite the programming efforts of city staff and the enthusiasm of citizens, the space remained mostly vacant and lifeless. The project transforms the empty lawn into a dynamic civic centre and welcoming year-round destination.