Phase 2 of public engagement now open for Riverside Corridor Enhancement Project

The City of Medicine Hat has launched the second phase of public engagement for the Riverside Corridor Enhancement Project. The project focuses on roadway renewal, deep utility upgrades, and safety improvements for Third Street North, an approximately two‑kilometre corridor through the historic Riverside neighbourhood.

Please note, no decisions have been made yet. Phase 2 provides residents with an opportunity to provide feedback and influence through an in-depth survey and several open houses. Riverside business owners and residents will continue to be engaged directly as those most impacted by this project.

“Third Street North is a key connection through Riverside, and future improvements need to reflect the diverse needs of those who live, work, and travel through this neighbourhood every day. Initial feedback has already helped inform revisions to the proposed design,” said Pat Bohan, Managing Director of Development and Infrastructure. “Phase 2 is a chance to continue that conversation in more detail. Community input remains a critical part of this process as we refine project options and evaluate next steps before any decisions are made.”

How to get involved

Review project page, materials

Visit the Riverside Corridor Enhancement Project page on Shape Your City to learn about this project, including:

• Roadway history
• A 50% design document and fly-through video
• Why this project is being considered
• Project goals
• What was heard and revised after Phase 1 of engagement
• How design decisions are informed, and how decisions are made
• And more
  

All current design documents on the project page are not the final design.

Open houses

Open houses will take place at the Elks Hall (305 Third Street NW). City staff and project team members will be available to answer questions and discuss elements that are still being refined.

An additional open house will be available exclusively for Riverside residents to allow for more in-depth discussion with those most directly affected by this project and its proposed upgrades. This evening session is being held in collaboration with the Riverside Neighbourhood Association’s annual barbecue.

Public open houses

• Wednesday, May 27 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 2 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 2 – 4 to 6 p.m.

Riverside resident open house

• Wednesday, May 27 – 4 to 7 p.m.

Survey

A survey is available for residents to complete and formally record their feedback on the proposed 50% design and other project elements. All questions are optional and anonymous. Survey results will be summarized and shared publicly after the survey closes.

The survey is open from May 13 to June 15, 2026.

Take the survey

For media inquiries, please contact:
media@medicinehat.ca