The City of Windsor will press forward to a major overhaul of the Riverfront Festival Plaza, after council approved final concept drawings Monday night.
About $6 million will be spent on upgrades, including new plaza entrances and separating the space to allow multiple events to use the space at the same time.
Another major feature is a permanent canopy, which will provide shade but also reportedly stand up to harsh weather conditions.
The site will also see more trees, walkways and improved fencing.
Council on Monday approved a motion that allows Landmark Engineers to continue with design work on the space.
Company owner Daniel Krutsch believes the upgrades will make the plaza a bigger attraction.
"With the Detroit skyline in the background, I think it'll be pretty unique,” says Krutsch. “And from what we're hearing, the event organizers, there will be a lot of demand for that type of space."
Construction will start this year.
