Saskatoon Construction III

[Leadly]

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[asdfgh]

Originally Posted by Leadly

-Road Layout: 4th Ave (north-south) meets 19th St (east-west) in a T-shape.

-Sidewalks: New concrete sidewalks on 4th Ave, existing ones on 19th St remain.

-Traffic: Signals are moved, pedestrian signals added, traffic island removed.

-Planting: New trees and shrubs along 4th Ave, with raised planting beds.

-Safety: Jersey barriers

Interesting. I've heard rumours of this, but wasn't sure it was happening. Are there drawings somewhere that we can see?

[Echoes]

Yes, a link would be much appreciated!

This is such a small but meaningful improvement to Downtown walkability in terms of connectivity to the Broadway Bridge and riverbank.

[Crisis]

Originally Posted by Echoes

Yes, a link would be much appreciated!

This is such a small but meaningful improvement to Downtown walkability in terms of connectivity to the Broadway Bridge and riverbank.

Offsetting that, at first blush it's going to be a significant reduction in traffic flow efficiency, specifically those vehicles exiting Broadway Bridge onto 4th Avenue northbound. That's currently a freeflow, as the curb lane coming down the bridge never has a red light. In this new configuration that traffic will come to a full stop when the light is red and slow down significantly to make a 90 degree right turn when the light is green.

I can see your point about walkability, though. I believe that pedestrians currently have no safe at-grade crossing to get from 19th street the east side of 4th Avenue.

As a driver, I find the current configuration works well, other than for drivers that don't know what to do when going from 4th Avenue southbound onto Broadway Bridge. Or from 19th street eastbound onto 4th Avenue northbound. Ok, I gotta admit there are probably a lot of drivers confused there. But it will still suck for those coming off Broadway onto 4th.

This is all based on me interpreting the above layout correctly, assuming the direct route from the bridge to 4th disappears.

Here's the google map view of the current layout at that intersection.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@52.1240093,-..._ep=EgoyMDI1MDIwMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

[Overklll]

I recall seeing this, or similar before, but I don't think it's even on the radar for being completed in the short term based on anything I've seen.

I drive through this intersection most week days. I'd really like to see accident data. I've almost been rear ended heading onto 4th as many don't yield and just drive through. I'd say at least once every 2 weeks... so common. What is it with people in SK not understanding yield signs? It's like stop or no stop only for so many... is yield really so confusing?

Coming off the bridge onto 19th there also are a lot of near misses as people see the green to go through to 4th and assume they can also go through.

It'd clear a lot of confusion, but I agree it's not great for traffic flow. Maybe this is needed for when the festival plaza is built?

[Leadly]

Unfortunately, I can’t provide a link to the documents, but let me know if you need more info!

The Broadway Bridge will fully close for ~7 months starting April 2025 for repairs, including deck work, new asphalt, and pathway upgrades.

Other key work:

4th Ave & 19th St intersection reconfigured for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Water & sewer mains replaced under 19th St
4 Link stations built on Broadway Ave

https://www.saskatoon.ca/moving-around/driving-roadways/road-maintenance-repair/construction

[Overklll]

Thanks for the info Leadly, thus makes sense to happen when the bridge is under construction.

[RobD]

Big drop in permit values in January 2025 compared to 2024

https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/f...monthlybuildingpermitreport_jan_2025.pdf

[phone]

Originally Posted by RobD

Big drop in permit values in January 2025 compared to 2024

https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/f...monthlybuildingpermitreport_jan_2025.pdf

Residential is up, and it looks like a small number of big commercial permits may have been issued in Jan '24. Not sure what happened in Jan '24 that may be influencing the picture, but I don't necessarily read this report as trouble.

[Crisis]

Originally Posted by phone

Residential is up, and it looks like a small number of big commercial permits may have been issued in Jan '24. Not sure what happened in Jan '24 that may be influencing the picture, but I don't necessarily read this report as trouble.

Agreed. I wouldn't get concerned about month to month fluctuations in BP values. All it takes is one large commercial or institutional permit to really skew things for the month, which is what appears to have happened last year. January 24 had $82M in new build commercial permit value vs. almost nothing ($440K) of new build commercial this January.

[RobD]

Originally Posted by Crisis

Agreed. I wouldn't get concerned about month to month fluctuations in BP values. All it takes is one large commercial or institutional permit to really skew things for the month, which is what appears to have happened last year. January 24 had $82M in new build commercial permit value vs. almost nothing ($440K) of new build commercial this January.

I agree that the permit values in a category can be skewed from one year to the next by one or two large projects.
Saskatoon had a very good year in 2024 which may have been an anomaly.
I have been following permit values in Saskatoon for decades mainly out of nothing more than a passing interest. I have not lived in Saskatchewan for 34 years now, but my home area Kindersley and Saskatoon still hold a special place in my heart and I like to see each of them thrive.
I look forward to the future date when the permit for the new downtown arena is issued (fingers crossed), along with increased densification in the downtown core. Infill those unsightly parking lots and reach for the sky.
Saskatoon has so much going for it which is more apparent to me looking at it from outside of Saskatchewan. Hopefully the crime rate can be dramatically lowered in all categories.

[Brutopian]

Originally Posted by Precision

I would hope you mean the City, shared cost would be shared equally with Warman/ Martensville and Saskatoon along with the Province.

Many of the people using this interchange would be residents of Warman and Martensville. That said, because this interchange is located within Saskatoon city limits I suspect that any new interchange (if it was to be built) would be funded jointly by Saskatoon and the province. Unless you feel that Warman and Martensville could be convinced to chip in to help make a new interchange become a reality at this location.

[Brutopian]

Echoes, a couple of questions for you:

1. Has the tower proposed to be built at 555 Eastlake & 403 12th Street East been approved for construction?

2. If so, when is construction of this tower slated to begin?

https://www.saskatoon.ca/engage/555-eastlake-avenue-403-12th-street-east

Thanks!

Brutopian

[prairieguy]

I am also curious about the Meridian project for the Knox Church parking site. Has there been any movement on this or has it now been scrapped?

I know Meridian has had to deal with a very tragic and personal/business challenge, but was expecting them to still be moving forward.

[Leadly]

Check out the initial site plans for the new retail development in Saskatoon! Here's a breakdown of the planned commercial retail units (CRUs):

- CRU "A": 47,987 sq ft
- CRU "B": 45,000 sq ft
- CRU "C": 50,000 sq ft
- CRU "D": 15,000 sq ft
- CRU "E": 7,500 sq ft
- CRU "F": 7,500 sq ft
- CRU "G": 6,000 sq ft

The layout includes extensive parking.

What are your thoughts on this development?

https://www.cbre.ca/properties/commercia...s-parkway-saskatoon-saskatchewan-s7v-0h5

[phone]

Access looks like a pain in the butt. Reminds me of the plaza where London Drugs is on 8th Street. And "CityLife Market" is a bit rich.

But as someone who lives in that neck of the woods, it will be nice to have more options nearby. And regardless as to form factor, it will be walkable to the hundreds of people who live on Meadows Parkway, so maybe it will attract some unique businesses that are more than just your typical power centre fare.

[Brutopian]

Originally Posted by prairieguy

I am also curious about the Meridian project for the Knox Church parking site. Has there been any movement on this or has it now been scrapped?

I know Meridian has had to deal with a very tragic and personal/business challenge, but was expecting them to still be moving forward.

Glad you brought this up. I was wondering about the status of this potential development as well.

[circle33]

Add the 8th and Broadway project to the MIA file. At one point constructions was said to be beginning in 2024. Other than the property owner being cited by the city for not clearing the overgrowth last summer I am aware of no progress on this one.

[Brutopian]

Originally Posted by circle33

Add the 8th and Broadway project to the MIA file. At one point constructions was said to be beginning in 2024. Other than the property owner being cited by the city for not clearing the overgrowth last summer I am aware of no progress on this one.

Also, what about the eight storey office tower slated to be constructed off Broadway, near five corners?

https://www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/article...oves-proposed-office-building-in-nutana/

Anyone?

Anyone?

Bueller?

Anyone know the proposed start date of construction?

[Leadly]

- Status: Construction is scheduled to start in 2025, with occupancy planned for 2027.

Here's a breakdown of the team involved:

- Design, Planning, Engineering, Interior Renderings: Modus
- Exterior Visual: JL Visuals
- Mechanical Design Build: Pow City Mechanical + MDL Engineering + Modus
- Electrical Design Build: Diversified Electrical - K.E.E. Ltd. + Modus
- Civil Design Build: Brunnners Construction + Modus
- Financing: Conexus Credit Union


https://www.modusventures.ca/development/509forlease