Saskatoon Construction II

[Jerry]

Originally Posted by kgc087

This project is not in Saskatoon but at my University, Ryerson. This project is scheduled to be completed by 2014 and is the new student centre at a price tag of $112 million. Makes you re think Saskatoon's modest endevours for construction. This project is focused on engaging the public not only visually but through physical engagement. It's also an excellent addition to the eclectic nature of Yonge Street. Hopefully with Saskatoon's new architecture college in the works more structures like this will spring up!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nati...ed-ode-to-ancient-greece/article1973750/

I checked out the Toronto Star for the story.
Hume: Ryerson's glass vision a dazzler for Yonge and Gould
Very impressive looking building and the interior is something else. The closest building Saskatoon has to that is the Scotia Bank Building.

[Jerry]

Originally Posted by Brutopian

This 2011 City of Saskatoon document is a good read. I especially found pages 8 - 35 interesting (a section called A New Era: An Overview of Issues and Trends Affecting the City of Saskatoon).

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Corp...reliminary business plan budget 2011.pdf

Thanks for the link Brutopian. I enjoyed the read and found some pretty interesting stats.

[drm310]

On with show on First Avenue
SNC-Lavalin, an engineering and construction company, moving into former theatre

By Cassandra Kyle, The StarPhoenix
April 8, 2011 7:45 AM

One of the world's largest engineering and construction firms has leased all 33,340 square feet of office space in the Capitol Centre project downtown.

SNC-Lavalin, a Montreal company which recently signed a major contract with BHP Billiton Ltd. for its potash projects, hopes to move into the first two floors of the remodelled movie theatre around Aug. 1.

The company, which employs about 60 people between two offices in the city, plans to take possession of the remaining two floors this fall. [...]

Read more: http://www.thestarphoenix.com/entertainment/movie-guide/with+show+First+Avenue/4581162/story.html

[kgc087]

Originally Posted by Jerry

I checked out the Toronto Star for the story.
Hume: Ryerson's glass vision a dazzler for Yonge and Gould
Very impressive looking building and the interior is something else. The closest building Saskatoon has to that is the Scotia Bank Building.

This building is truly beautiful, beside one of Toronto's hottest strip clubs, it is a great addition to the Ryerson campus. I hope the new school of architecture for SK will promote excellence in architecture.

[kgc087]

I can't find the transit section in the new era package, mind you I'm running on very minimal sleep, could someone fill me in on the plans if they find it? Saskatoon REALLY needs to work on its transit. More circular routes, more frequent, more rapid.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by drm310

On with show on First Avenue
SNC-Lavalin, an engineering and construction company, moving into former theatre

By Cassandra Kyle, The StarPhoenix
April 8, 2011 7:45 AM

One of the world's largest engineering and construction firms has leased all 33,340 square feet of office space in the Capitol Centre project downtown.

SNC-Lavalin, a Montreal company which recently signed a major contract with BHP Billiton Ltd. for its potash projects, hopes to move into the first two floors of the remodelled movie theatre around Aug. 1.

The company, which employs about 60 people between two offices in the city, plans to take possession of the remaining two floors this fall. [...]

Read more: http://www.thestarphoenix.com/entertainment/movie-guide/with+show+First+Avenue/4581162/story.html

Now those are the kind of jobs a downtown wants and needs. This will help cement Saskatoon reputation as a world class mining centre.

[jigglysquishy]

Reading through the Saskatoon document some interesting things came out to me

• The document repeatedly says that Saskatoon needs better transit and higher density.
• Saskatoon proper will have a population of 260,000 in 2026.
• Major drop in violent crime in recent years
• Saskatoon will need 3 new fire stations by 2020
• They're looking into putting a wind turbine at the landfill
• Saskatoon Transit transports 11.5 million people per year
• Saskatoon has the second highest cycling rate per capita in Canada
• 12.28% of Saskatoon uses alternative modes of transportation

[kgc087]

Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

Reading through the Saskatoon document some interesting things came out to me

• The document repeatedly says that Saskatoon needs better transit and higher density.
• Saskatoon proper will have a population of 260,000 in 2026.
• Major drop in violent crime in recent years
• Saskatoon will need 3 new fire stations by 2020
• They're looking into putting a wind turbine at the landfill
• Saskatoon Transit transports 11.5 million people per year
• Saskatoon has the second highest cycling rate per capita in Canada
• 12.28% of Saskatoon uses alternative modes of transportation

This all sounds great, except for the density and transit. Saskatoon is all hot air when it comes to that. I know Saskatoon will never be a city of gleaming high rises like Vancouver or Toronto but it still can't even achieve a diluted form of that. With the approval of double digit suburban neighbourhoods in the works I can't even imagine Saskatoon achieving any level of density which would sustain a more efficient transit model.

[Trantor]

Originally Posted by TheCricket

The new owner is apparently bringing a Brazilian Grill concept to our city. After searching for such on the internet noticed both Calgary and Edmonton have something similar, but there is no mention of either place expanding to Saskatoon.

you mean, a churrascaria (they make churrasco, which is portuguese for barbecue)



the thing about it is that its a rodizio system, where the waiters bring the meat to your table in a "rotational" system (thats where the word rodizio comes from... from roda (wheel))

[Jerry]

Confederation Mall the new site of chain store

Confederation Mall the new site of chain store

Reported By Gerald Bauman
Posted April 8, 2011 - 6:39am

Confederation Mall in Saskatoon gets a major new tenant. Canadian Tire opens to the public at 7 a.m. Friday morning. But it wasn't a far move- the store was formerly located right across the street.

It's now located in the mall's former Wal-Mart location. The store features 84,000 square feet and also has a Mark's Work Warehouse attached. The official grand opening will happen May 12th.

Source

[The Bess]

What goes in the old Canadian Tire store

[Jerry]

^ I do believe Sobeys will be moving in.

[jw6969]

Originally Posted by Jerry

I checked out the Toronto Star for the story.
Hume: Ryerson's glass vision a dazzler for Yonge and Gould
Very impressive looking building and the interior is something else. The closest building Saskatoon has to that is the Scotia Bank Building.

If Regina's two hills towers had a child, it would look like this.

[SkydivePilot]

Originally Posted by jw6969

If Regina's two hills towers had a child, it would look like this.

Cute analogy!!!

This is a beautiful shot ---- very crisp, clean, and the sun's angle is perfect!!!

[shmakim]

Originally Posted by Jerry

^ I do believe Sobeys will be moving in.

Right across the parking lot from a Superstore??

[dsim249]

Originally Posted by shmakim

Right across the parking lot from a Superstore??

The 8th St. Superstore is right beside a Co-op.

I had also heard Shoppers, or London Drugs (for at least part of that space), was that axed?

[Jerry]

Originally Posted by dsim249

The 8th St. Superstore is right beside a Co-op.

I had also heard Shoppers, or London Drugs (for at least part of that space), was that axed?

I heard about Sobey's last year sometime but never heard anything on Shoppers or London Drugs. Another wait and see.

[Jerry]

A little photo update on Ken Achs office building from this morning.












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[Ruckus]

I'm sure some of you are familiar with the printed version. Give it a whirl, you won't be disappointed.

William H. Whyte: The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces http://bit.ly/aGYa4b Enjoy!

[The Bess]

thanks for the photos Jerry, really taking shape, also I was asking if any one knew what was going in the vacant canadian tire store on 22, someone said Sobeys, is this true?