Regina Construction III

[Nathan]

^^Im thinking we could probably keep all this in the Railyards Development thread?

[Stormer]

More of the dome hoarding is coming off the Leg. You can see it much better already.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by Stormer

More of the dome hoarding is coming off the Leg. You can see it much better already.

I'd heard they will be removing it over the next month to six weeks. There is still some minor work to do. The last scaffolding will be down by July.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

I'd heard they will be removing it over the next month to six weeks. There is still some minor work to do. The last scaffolding will be down by July.

The scaffolding may remain for a while but the hoarding is all off. The sun is glinting off the copper right now. It looks completely different

[jigglysquishy]

It looks amazing with the morning light on it.

[Dan0myte]

This may be a potential development opportunity for the future. The Regent Par 3 is currently taking in less money than it costs to pay staff so the park is currently unstaffed and you can use it for free whenever you want, pending plans for reuse of the land.

http://cjme.com/article/652377/reginas-regent-par-3-golf-course-free-future-uncertain

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by Dan0myte

This may be a potential development opportunity for the future. The Regent Par 3 is currently taking in less money than it costs to pay staff so the park is currently unstaffed and you can use it for free whenever you want, pending plans for reuse of the land.

http://cjme.com/article/652377/reginas-regent-par-3-golf-course-free-future-uncertain

For a second I thought you meant the Lakeview Par 3 in the south end and was surprised, because I often see people there when I drive by on Pasqua St.

I was kind of scared because I always worry the city will try and develop the Lakeview Par 3 as well as Kinsmen Park South, which is one of the larger parks in the city (I think it and Les Sherman are probably around the same size, and the best parks in the city outside of Wascana, imo).

[Dan0myte]

Originally Posted by Festivus

I was kind of scared because I always worry the city will try and develop the Lakeview Par 3 as well as Kinsmen Park South, which is one of the larger parks in the city (I think it and Les Sherman are probably around the same size, and the best parks in the city outside of Wascana, imo).

Kinsmen South is definitely a large parcel of land and the majority of it is underutilized.

I could see a proposal some day similar to what happened to the park at Gordon Road & Montague St (Gordon Park?) with an unused section being turned into a luxury condo complex. I hate that thing... But in terms of helping city density and reducing unused space I guess it made sense.

[Scruff Bucket]

Originally Posted by Dan0myte

I could see a proposal some day similar to what happened to the park at Gordon Road & Montague St (Gordon Park?) with an unused section being turned into a luxury condo complex. I hate that thing... But in terms of helping city density and reducing unused space I guess it made sense.

Doesn't that land belong to the Beth Jacob Synagogue which they developed into condos? I believe it used to be a school yard for a Catholic school (St. Leo's?) before.

Heh! ... Mom and Dad sold their house backing that site just before the condos went up! The popular concern at the time when it was proposed was that there would be less privacy for the residences (esp. in their back yards at such close proximity) backing the low-rise condo project. They did let concerned residences have their voice, though, requiring their presence to be officially counted as opposition in a room at City Hall on a weekday, at 4:00 pm! Nice strategy! ... Dad did send a friend to represent them that day, but I know many others who would be affected were NOT able to make it!

Isn't this also the case for the Mormon Temple in Wascana View, and the large tract of land beside it to the west, sitting empty behind the brick wall at Wascana Circle and Prince of Wales Dr. for all these years? If they do own it, they could potentially develop it. Or is there some zoning bylaws restricting construction, or does it belong to the city?

[jigglysquishy]

Every city council meeting is on a weekday at 4. It's the rule provincially.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by Scruff Bucket

Isn't this also the case for the Mormon Temple in Wascana View, and the large tract of land beside it to the west, sitting empty behind the brick wall at Wascana Circle and Prince of Wales Dr. for all these years? If they do own it, they could potentially develop it. Or is there some zoning bylaws restricting construction, or does it belong to the city?

That land behind the wall is all part of the Mormon's lands, is it not? That parcel had been set aside for the southeast high school (hence the size), but when the decision was made not to build the high school there, the land was sold to the Mormons in 1998.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

That land behind the wall is all part of the Mormon's lands, is it not? That parcel had been set aside for the southeast high school (hence the size), but when the decision was made not to build the high school there, the land was sold to the Mormons in 1998.

I can clarify a few things for you here. Firstly the land is owned by the Mormons. They have always intended to use it to relocate their chapel (church) which is located elsewhere in the City. The Temple is used only for sacraments such as baptisms and marriages. As a result it is rarely used. You usually only see people there on Fridays. It is an absolutely stunning building with Incredible landscaping and a great addition to the neighborhood.

The parcel that the temple sits on was originally zoned commercial. At one point Piggly Wiggly proposed to build a small grocery store on the site. The Proposal met strong opposition from nearby residents and was not approved by council. The vacant land the West Was actually zoned medium density residential. In fact the original Wascana view plan had a cul-de-sac in that location which was intended to have condos. The condo Market collapsed in the early nineties and that never went ahead.

Even both parcels together are not big enough for a high school and that was never proposed.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Even both parcels together are not big enough for a high school and that was never proposed.

The high school was discussed for that location, but I'm not going to argue with you about it. Maybe it was rejected due to space, but it was discussed.

[SkydivePilot]

That's correct Scruff. It used to be St. Leo school. I went there.

[StealthGirl]

City posted this week they usually spent $300K on the spring litter cleanup and usually collect about 2000lb of garbage. That's sad. It too bad people have such little civic pride that it gets to be that bad.

Has anyone heard of any other possible tenants for the new buildings in the Superstore parking lot on Prince of Wales? Fudds was the only one I'd heard, but that was a while ago.

[dexen]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Has anyone heard of any other possible tenants for the new buildings in the Superstore parking lot on Prince of Wales? Fudds was the only one I'd heard, but that was a while ago.

The Canadian Brewhouse. They put their sign already.

[VANRIDERFAN]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

City posted this week they usually spent $300K on the spring litter cleanup and usually collect about 2000lb of garbage. That's sad. It too bad people have such little civic pride that it gets to be that bad.

I agree, I've seen more garbage being tossed out of cars and trucks then you would believe. Good god people, can you not toss out the trash into your garbage container at home?

But stores need to do a better job of policing their trash cans on their property. I usually see overflowing garbage containers as I walk into many businesses in the city. Keeping those containers empty would go a long way towards cleaning up the city. Stiffer fines for litterers would help as well.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

City posted this week they usually spent $300K on the spring litter cleanup and usually collect about 2000lb of garbage. That's sad. It too bad people have such little civic pride that it gets to be that bad.

Has anyone heard of any other possible tenants for the new buildings in the Superstore parking lot on Prince of Wales? Fudds was the only one I'd heard, but that was a while ago.

Fuddruckers is going in part of the former Visions space at 2510 Vic E.

Eastgate Crossing is mostly leased and the 4 storey Building F has started site prep. Famoso is another tenant in addition to Canadian Brewhouse.
http://www.collierscanada.com/17264#

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

City posted this week they usually spent $300K on the spring litter cleanup and usually collect about 2000lb of garbage. That's sad. It too bad people have such little civic pride that it gets to be that bad.

Has anyone heard of any other possible tenants for the new buildings in the Superstore parking lot on Prince of Wales? Fudds was the only one I'd heard, but that was a while ago.

Along with The Brewhouse and Famoso, there will be a Scotiabank and there is a sign for a Pet Valu franchise opportunity. Hopefully some other, new to Regina businesses locate there as well.

[dsmmace]

Building F should be a medical office with a parkade?