Regina Executive Committee Approves Municipal Land Transfer for Core Youth Athletic Hub

REGINA, SK — The Regina Executive Committee voted unanimously Thursday morning to endorse the nominal-sum transfer of vacant city-owned land in the North Central neighborhood to non-profit athletic organization Growing Young Movers for construction of a dedicated youth recreation and wellness facility.

Community Land Trust and Athletic Facility Scope

The approved transaction conveys a 1.2-acre parcel along 5th Avenue, clearing the way for a $6.8 million facility featuring an indoor gymnasium, youth mentoring classrooms, and community health clinic space. The non-profit initiative provides daily after-school physical literacy and employment readiness programs to over 1,500 local students.

City administration verified that the land transfer complies with municipal surplus property policies and aligns with the North Central Community Revitalization Plan.

Affordable Housing Land Policy Reforms

In a related policy decision, the committee approved comprehensive revisions to the municipal Affordable Housing Lands Policy, opening municipal land acquisition incentives to private for-profit developers who commit to preserving below-market rental rates for a minimum of 25 years.

Community housing advocates endorsed the dual approach, noting it accelerates infill residential development while addressing severe recreation infrastructure deficits in core neighborhoods.

Final Council Approval Schedule

The land transfer and housing policy amendments head to the full Regina City Council for final ratification on August 27, 2026.