Pat Fiacco, mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, has unveiled major new proposals for the future redevelopment of two prime locations in the heart of the city.

A total of 53 acres (21.4 hectares) are set to be transformed under the plans, which includes 20.14 acres (8.15 hectares) of city-owned lands around the Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field. The other site is the 32.91-acre (13.31-hectare) CP container yard lands and it is hoped that private sector investment will deliver retail, entertainment and commercial facilities.

A new corporation - Regina Revitalization - has been established to push forward the plans, which will see a new sports and arts venue at the CP site as part of a first phase. The second phase would include the Mosaic Stadium land, featuring residential units and an extensive commercial development.

Fiacco said: "There are few chances in the history of a city, like we have today, to make such a positive impact on the future of Regina. With this vision, the private sector will play a major role in this development."