4600 Block of Lakelse Revitalization Project

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The 4600 Block of Lakelse Revitalization Project started off as a proposal brought to Council by Terrace Downtown Improvement Area (TDIA) to turn the 4600 Block of Lakelse Avenue into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly place where community can gather and tourists will travel to see.


This proposal was formally adopted by City Council and became a 2026 Capital Project. The City of Terrace has continued to work closely with our community partner TDIA to ensure that their original vision can become a reality.



The 4600 Block of Lakelse Revitalization Project started off as a proposal brought to Council by Terrace Downtown Improvement Area (TDIA) to turn the 4600 Block of Lakelse Avenue into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly place where community can gather and tourists will travel to see.


This proposal was formally adopted by City Council and became a 2026 Capital Project. The City of Terrace has continued to work closely with our community partner TDIA to ensure that their original vision can become a reality.


  • The History

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    Lakelse Avenue holds a lot of memories and history. Part of Lakelse Avenue's history is in how it has evolved and revitalized over generations. Like its predecessors below, this generations Lakelse Avenue and its memories will live on as part of Terrace's important history.


    Lakelse 1910's


    Lakelse 1940's


    Lakelse 1950's


    Lakelse 1980's


    Lakelse 2020's


    Lakelse 2026 rendering



  • The Funding

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    This Capital Project is funded through a combination of:

    • The Province of BC's Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
    • Canada Community Building Fund (Gas Tax)
    • Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement (RBA)


    For more information on the 2026-2030 Budget, planned Capital Projects, and funding, please visit Budget 2026 | Engage Terrace

  • The Consultations

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    Working with the businesses located on and around the 4600 Block has always been a priority for this project. From the beginning, their feedback, concerns, and visions have contributed to Terrace Downtown Improvement Area's original proposal and how we have moved forward leading up to and through construction.

    Every business is unique and will have unique needs during the reconstruction of this street. Through early consultations and providing businesses a designated channel of communication to the project team, we have and will continue to work with each individual business throughout this project to minimize any potential impacts during construction.

    Engagement events have included:

    TDIA Cityscape Development Event
    April 2023
    This community engagement included presentations, engagement boards, and design activities to garner input and feedback. Report found here.


    City of Terrace Business Open House
    December 2025
    This open house was to gather and connect with the businesses located on and around the 4600 Block prior to construction.


  • The Construction and Parking

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    In order to fully revitalize a city block, it needs to start underground!

    TIMELINE
    Projected to take place from March 2026-September 2026, this project will have three phases:

    1. Upgrade underground utilities
    2. Rehabilitate the road
    3. Bring the revitalized vision to life


    PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
    Businesses and sidewalks will remain open to the public. However, there will be no vehicle access or parking on Lakelse Avenue between Emerson Street and Kalum Street.

    Parking for business customers will be temporarily relocated to Brolly Square on the corner of Emerson Street and Lakelse Avenue. Pictured in yellow.


  • The Proposal

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    After leading community engagements with the local businesses and downtown community, Terrace Downtown Improvement Area (TDIA) developed and brought a proposal to City Council in 2025 that would transform Lakelse avenue into a vibrant and modern street that would allow people to shop, gather, and celebrate right in the heart of the community.

    This proposal was accepted by City Council and the 4600 Block of Lakelse Revitalization Project was added to the 2026 Capital Projects list.

    To learn more about TDIA and how they brought a community's vision to life, visit their website at Downtown Revitalization Project | TDIA

Page last updated: 06 Mar 2026, 01:41 PM