Behind the scenes: Relocating Saskatoon rail operations and lessons for Regina
While trying to find more information on the Saskatchewan Inland Port proposal, I came across an interesting book. It is available through Google Book Search (link to the online book). I read through it on Google, but I soon discovered the appendices were not available online. This led me to search the U of S library and sure enough they had a copy. I captured a few pages relating to the relocation of Saskatoon's CNR downtown operations and construction of Midtown Plaza.
The negotiations leading to the relocation of Regina's downtown rail operations may require a similar strategy, or something completely different.
Don't get me wrong, but you gota lot of time on your hands
But seriously, thanks. This is really interesting. Are you in grad school? Because you should turn all this research you do into a dissertation and at least get credit on paper for it.
That's some pretty neat info. I'd be interested in seeing the minutes on CN's more recent discussions with the city regarding the 25th street expansion and CN possibly moving it's lines out of the city.
That's some pretty neat info. I'd be interested in seeing the minutes on CN's more recent discussions with the city regarding the 25th street expansion and CN possibly moving it's lines out of the city.
As long as the city makes sure to keep all the ROW when the freight operations are moved. It is a big mistake to not keep those lines for future transit purposes. Don't repeat the mistakes of Edmonton!
Don't get me wrong, but you gota lot of time on your hands
But seriously, thanks. This is really interesting. Are you in grad school? Because you should turn all this research you do into a dissertation and at least get credit on paper for it.
I wish I had more time
I'm not in grad school, however, I am slowly completing my regional and urban planning degree at the U of S. I find myself learning just as much if not more through SSP than through classroom instruction, that explains why I spend so much of my free time on here...and one day I'll be getting paid to do research and develop proposals...big proposals
I'm not in grad school, however, I am slowly completing my regional and urban planning degree at the U of S. I find myself learning just as much if not more through SSP than through classroom instruction, that explains why I spend so much of my free time on here...and one day I'll be getting paid to do research and develop proposals...big proposals
Don't plan on learning much through the RUD program. You'll have to get the good stuff from other sources, as you're doing. Perhaps we could have a separate thread where we recommend good planning related books?
Don't plan on learning much through the RUD program. You'll have to get the good stuff from other sources, as you're doing. Perhaps we could have a separate thread where we recommend good planning related books?
What is the problem(s) with the RUD? I have no planning/design background, so I wouldn't know what makes a school good or bad.
Don't plan on learning much through the RUD program. You'll have to get the good stuff from other sources, as you're doing. Perhaps we could have a separate thread where we recommend good planning related books?
I second the motion to start a planning related book thread. I read a few over the past year and hope to devour a couple more this summer. I'm a RUD student myself with a big appetite for knowledge.
It's currently not accredited, if that gives you an idea.
Not correct...
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The Regional & Urban Planning program is accredited by the Association of Professional Community Planners of Saskatchewan on behalf of the Canadian Institute of Planners. It is one of only eight accredited undergraduate planning programs in Canada and maintains an excellent reputation in the field. As a planning program accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners, graduates are awarded a Planning Certificate in Regional & Urban Planning in addition to the degree of Bachelor of Arts Advanced (Four-year or Honours). Graduates are automatically eligible for provisional membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Don't plan on learning much through the RUD program. You'll have to get the good stuff from other sources, as you're doing. Perhaps we could have a separate thread where we recommend good planning related books?
Oh, personal experience?
A book thread sounds interesting, I'll try to recall some of the books I've read over the last while.
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Ahh. You will be very good at your job then. I hope you stay around here. The city needs progressive planners with an open ear.
I hope to stay around here too, although I may venture off to gain some perspective.
As I see it, Saskatoon has huge potential for a complete transformation, more so than any other Canadian city. Over the next few decades, Saskatoon will evolve from a mid size city to a large Canadian city, and I most certainly want to be a part of that process.
I read a few over the past year and hope to devour a couple more this summer. I'm a RUD student myself with a big appetite for knowledge.
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