Olympic Plaza Transformation Designs Unveiled
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'Look to the future': Design renderings unveiled for Olympic Plaza transformation
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The $70-million Olympic Plaza Transformation will cost $70 million .
A 12-metre statue will stand in the middle of the plaza, with its shape inspired by the original 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics emblem — the “Sunflake” A water feature shaped like a 10 -point star will be converted into a skating rink in the wintertime.
A pavilion with a wavey roof will back onto MacLeod Trail , providing an indoor gathering space with washrooms, food and beverage service, while also operating as a sound barrier.
New Olympic Plaza part of a larger $660-million transformation of Arts Commons .
Demolition of the plaza began in January ; construction of the new amenities will begin in 2027 .
Arts Commons will be renamed the Werklund Centre to honour a philanthropist family that is donating $75 million toward the project.
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