Regina Construction III

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Would it be big enough for an H&M?

I think it might be a bit too small even if they blew through all the walls separating the spaces... They'd likely need to add another level.

Still holding out hope for them to take a bit of space in Cornwall (somehow use former Havik, Smitty's, etc... But that space also had it's issues... One can hope...

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by cityboy

No national tenants early on, as in nobody would take a chance on that location? Local businesses are great but it seems crazy to me that national retailers would ignore that space with the resurgence of Canadian city centres. I guess downtown Regina still has a long way to go but it sure would be nice to see something with a decent profile bring some early life to that strip. It's such nice, new space.

National tenants want to be beside other national tenants. You can't just call Toronto and say that Hamilton is great. They want to be where everyone else is located.

[StealthGirl]

The city has given four properties heritage designation, including one we were just talking about.

* Old No.1 Fire Hall (1654 11th Avenue (Osler and 11th)
* Frontenac Apts (2022 Lorne Street)
* Weston Bakery (1377 Hamilton Street)
* Somerset Block (1806 Smith Street)

I am a little surprised the Fire Hall wasn't already protected. I'm not really sure why the apartments and the Somerset block need protection.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-heritage-protection-old-buildings-1.3529385

[sastaunik44]

Originally Posted by Stormer

That Shoppers in EP has been ready to go for months but the signs are all covered over. What gives?

The shoppers in Emerald Park will open on or about may 21. They needed a certain amount of parking spaces so Western Pizza agreed to a new build which is happening right beside the sobeys/IGA. Once they knock the WP down they will have enough parking spaces. Personally, I cant see them doing very well out there but I hope im wrong.

[jigglysquishy]

Protection offers some pretty hefty tax breaks that you have to use on renos. If you have a pre war building and you want to do maintenance you should at least research heritage designation.

[Treesplease]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

The city has given four properties heritage designation, including one we were just talking about.

* Old No.1 Fire Hall (1654 11th Avenue (Osler and 11th)
* Frontenac Apts (2022 Lorne Street)
* Weston Bakery (1377 Hamilton Street)
* Somerset Block (1806 Smith Street)

I am a little surprised the Fire Hall wasn't already protected. I'm not really sure why the apartments and the Somerset block need protection.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-heritage-protection-old-buildings-1.3529385

Some of these I understand but the logic I don't necessarily understand.
The firehall and Frontenac are beautiful even if the Frontenac isn't representative of a style (Spanish colonial revival) that has any significance or relevance to the city, province or country. Will the wierd house in the greens with the 🞵🞵🞵 turret on the house be protected as Iranian colonial revival one day?
What I really don't get is the significance of who lived in the building as tennants in the Frontenac and the Sommerset? Who cares who lived there as a transient politician or that peerless or zippy print or whatever used to be in a building as a tennant? This is a bit absurd. And the weston bakery? really?. In 50 years will a cracking tower at the refinery be protected because it is an example of a post industrial cylindrical tube and someone prominent once blew their nose there?

I really do think the city needs to place better guidance and terms around heritage designations. Examples like these do little more than diminish the true value of heritage preservation.

[HomerSPC]

The rigmarole over Eastgate Drive is inching toward a resolution.

The City of Regina has come up with a permanent solution for residents to access Eastgate Drive from Coleman Crescent north of Victoria Avenue. The idea received mostly positive reaction from the 130 attendees of an open house Tuesday night, said roadways and transportation director Norman Kyle.

The idea is to hook up Coleman Crescent to Eastgate Drive via a road and bridge over Pilot Butte Creek about 50 metres north of the current connection. The roadway will have a sidewalk on its north side that links to the existing multi-use pathway. Public transit will run on the route, too.


The recommended long-term solution for Eastgate Drive presented by the City of Regina at an open house on April 12, 2016. CITY OF REGINA

Moving the roadway farther north will give the intersections along Coleman Crescent more breathing room. It also means Victoria Avenue’s new, northernmost westbound lane and the right-in and right-out access to Eastgate Drive can be used again. They have been shuttered since December because of traffic pattern and safety concerns involving the temporary bridge.

“The key, I think, is that they’re going to have that road go through,” said Dave Carvell, who owns Wine Kitz in the commercial area to the east of the proposed roadway. He is also pleased to see pedestrian safety being considered.

“Something like that (proposal) will meet everyone’s approval,” he said. “It’s too bad that it had to take so long and so many gyrations to get to that point, but it’s nice that they got there.”

The proposed project is the result of objections by business owners and others that the current bridge over the creek be removed following the completion of the Victoria Avenue widening project last year. Cutting the route to Eastgate Drive from Coleman Crescent had people concerned over safety, neighbourhood access to businesses, and deterring customers.

In response, the city replaced the bridge temporarily at a cost of $900,000 while it developed this permanent solution through community consultations.

Ying Liu, owner of Robin’s Donuts, was one person who objected to the original plans, calling them a “terrible” idea. She said “people like routine,” but customers are “coming back slowly.”

While Liu was hesitant to comment on the potential effect of the proposed solution before it is in place, she is in favour of the idea.

Kyle assured that the temporary bridge won’t be a throwaway investment. He anticipates the bridge can be used during other construction projects.

“I’m sure we’ll get our money’s worth over the years,” he said.

The recommended permanent solution could cost about $2 million, said Kyle.

The roadways department will be analyzing the results from the open house, then presenting its proposal to a city committee. Councillors will make the ultimate decision.

If the design and budget are approved, Kyle thinks the roadway could be constructed by late 2017.

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[Treesplease]

Originally Posted by HomerSPC

Source: http://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/pr...-solution-pleases-regina-business-owners

Interesting. Maybe the city can recoup some costs by selling some commercial lots for development that previously weren't in the mix? (the orange bits).

[kenskca]

Originally Posted by Treesplease

Interesting. Maybe the city can recoup some costs by selling some commercial lots for development that previously weren't in the mix? (the orange bits).

That orange bit just east of the creek across from the Robins Donuts would be a perfect spot for a Tim Hortons. The nearest one is pretty far, almost 2 blocks away.

[curo]

Originally Posted by kenskca

That orange bit just east of the creek across from the Robins Donuts would be a perfect spot for a Tim Hortons. The nearest one is pretty far, almost 2 blocks away.

That was funny ^

Whats going in the old Sarcan? Fuddruckers?

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by curo

That was funny ^

Whats going in the old Sarcan? Fuddruckers?

Apparently yes according to post on their FB page a few ago:

Same parking lot as Giant Tiger we hope. Lease not yet signed.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Apparently yes according to post on their FB page a few ago:

Well that would be a mistake, but all the power to them.

[Festivus]

Yeah it seems like an odd location.

[StealthGirl]

I had heard Fudds had leased one of the new building in the East Superstore Parking lot.

[Festivus]

That would make more sense to me.

[Golks]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Apparently yes according to post on their FB page a few ago:

Pretty sure Fuddruckers is still looking to go in beside Visions. I think they are applying for discretionary use at that location with the city since the current zoning isn't correct.

From what I understood from their Facebook posting is that the location beside Giant Tiger (Old Sarcan) is a backup.

[Golks]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

I had heard Fudds had leased one of the new building in the East Superstore Parking lot.

Not true.

[Stormer]

I encourage you to contact the Planning Dept. to express your views on this rezoning application.

16-Z 01: 155 Hamilton St. - Allow Temporary Parking Lot for 3 additional years

[jigglysquishy]

Moreimportantly, contact your counselor since they will make the decision at the end of the day.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

Moreimportantly, contact your counselor since they will make the decision at the end of the day.

That is important yes, but the Planning Dept. will make a recommendation to and will summarize the objections for the RPC and then Council. Best to nip it in the bud.