Waterfronts
Harbour Passage
Saint John, NB
2002 - Present
The firm was selected in January 2002 to design this major waterfront revitalization project. The firm was also retained to perform a branding exercise to label, sign and market a scenic multi-use, all season, and interpretive trail around Saint John Harbour.
Construction for Phase I valued at $2,000,000 was completed in June 2003 and Phase II valued at $1,300,000 was completed in July of 2004. A workshop with committee leaders and stakeholders was used to flush out the brand and subsequent logo. The Harbour Passage is a passage of time, history, people, water and land – it is a link between our past and present, an acknowledgement of our proud maritime heritage, and a symbol of our community’s progress, renewal, and pride.
The level of excitement generated by the design drawings has resulted in major funding partnerships. In one short year Harbour Passage
became a recognizable symbol of the renewal of the Saint John Waterfront. The project won a national design award in 2005 and a provincial accessibility award in 2006.
