Sat, May 02
|Outside of the Chimczuk Museum
Foundations in Footprints
Join a host of Urban Planners and Economic Developers for a brief presentation of projects that are in the works for the area north of University Avenue, between Bruce Avenue and Crawford Avenue. The introduction will be followed by a walking tour of the area planned stops at development sites.
Time & Location
May 02, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Outside of the Chimczuk Museum, 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7J1, Canada
About the event
Foundations in Footprints
Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hosts: Host name(s): Laura Diotte, Kevin Alexander, Cristina Melnik, Stephanie Clark, Connor Wilson
Contact hosts: lbdiotte@citywindsor.ca, cmelnik@citywindsor.ca, kalexander@citywindsor.ca, sclark@citywindsor.ca, conwilson@citywindsor.ca
Downtown Windsor has been the focal point of urban life within Windsor-Essex for more than 100 years. Downtown continues to evolve through design work and development projects that can take several years to come to fruition, with renewed momentum being driven by Strengthen the Core, the City’s downtown revitalization plan that is helping to accelerate investment, confidence, and activity in the area. The western part of Downtown is expected to undergo significant transformation within the next decade.
Join a host of Urban Planners and Economic Developers for a brief introduction of projects that are in the works for the area north of University Avenue, between Bruce Avenue and Crawford Avenue. This introduction will provide context for understanding how planning decisions are shaping the future of the city's core. The introduction will be followed by a walking tour of the area stopping at development sites to discuss how these projects have the potential to transform Downtown and improve quality of urban life for the next 100 years.
Along the way, we will highlight the layered history of the area, including former buildings, streets and neighbourhood characteristics. By connecting past and present, the walk will encourage conversations about how Windsor has evolved, and how new development is re-sharping the public realm and urban fabric.
About the host:
Laura Diotte, Kevin Alexander, Cristina Melnik, Stephanie Clark, and Connor Wilson are urban planners and economic developers.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Starting/ending outside Chimczuk Museum
401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AKWB8A88gAAEYecn8
Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1.5 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Rest opportunities: there are benches/seats along the route
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at starting location - additional bathrooms located at the Street Car No. 351 building.
Where can attendees park?
PAID parking lot at the starting/ending location
PAID street parking around the start/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
No dogs, please