Fancy new crosswalks in the downtown core are only a small part of the City of Saskatoon's plan for beautifying city streets.

Workers put the finishing touches on an ice cream-themed crosswalk on 21st Street. (Eric Anderson/CBC News) Starting today, workers are busy on 21st Street, repainting crosswalks with innovative new designs. Each crossing will receive its own design, including maple leaves, life-sized Tyrannosaurus footprints, river sturgeons and more. The street will also receive newly designed furniture.

Council has approved spending $1.8 million this year on beautifying the city's business districts. That includes refreshing streetscaping on Broadway Avenue, buying new paving units and developing a conceptual design for Idylwyld Drive between 20th and 25th Street.

Another crosswalk features a guitar motif. (Eric Anderson/CBC News)

The money from the projects comes from revenue generated by parking meters.

The Urban Design Program also installs seasonal flower pots and temporary public art.

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