Regina Construction II - Page 76

brithgob · #**1501** Posted **Jul 15, 2011, 11:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Regina Boi

Well looks like Safeway on 13th Ave is finally going to be getting a much needed renovation. There was an article in the Village Voice today saying that the city and Safeway will be holding an open house shortly for the public to get a look at the plan. Can't wait!

I got the feeling talking to a Safeway manager once that the company has an attachment to these vintage stores, and that it's been agonizing a bit over how to modernize them. A tiny little part of me will be sad when it's been renovated.

Regina Boi · #**1502** Posted **Jul 15, 2011, 11:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by brithgob

I got the feeling talking to a Safeway manager once that the company has an attachment to these vintage stores, and that it's been agonizing a bit over how to modernize them. A tiny little part of me will be sad when it's been renovated.

Wait until you see the plans. I have a feeling they will stick with the current architecture. Hopefully the refurbish the neon sign as well!

CoR East · #**1503** Posted **Jul 16, 2011, 12:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Regina Boi

Wait until you see the plans. I have a feeling they will stick with the current architecture. Hopefully the refurbish the neon sign as well!

That's my neighbourhood Safeway, and all I hope is that they make some improvements to the parking lot, (landscaping trees etc), The building is a classic. I would really like to see the two parking lot entrances on 13th either eliminated or combined into one at mid-block. The number of near misses of pedestrian, cyclist, and car accidents I have seen or been a party to at those entrances is significant. I wouldn't be fussed if they took over the hair salon to expand the building a bit, but the bagel place and the Laundry-mat are important neighbourhood institutions.

Regina Boi · #**1504** Posted **Jul 16, 2011, 2:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by CoR East

That's my neighbourhood Safeway, and all I hope is that they make some improvements to the parking lot, (landscaping trees etc), The building is a classic. I would really like to see the two parking lot entrances on 13th either eliminated or combined into one at mid-block. The number of near misses of pedestrian, cyclist, and car accidents I have seen or been a party to at those entrances is significant. I wouldn't be fussed if they took over the hair salon to expand the building a bit, but the bagel place and the Laundry-mat are important neighbourhood institutions.

Well I do know that Safeway bought the entire building, so I suspect they want to use the entire space. I've probably seen you there. It seems like I'm there everyday! Lol

Treesplease · #**1505** Posted **Jul 16, 2011, 4:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by brithgob

I got the feeling talking to a Safeway manager once that the company has an attachment to these vintage stores, and that it's been agonizing a bit over how to modernize them. A tiny little part of me will be sad when it's been renovated.

I'm just glad they aren't abandoning it in favour of a new store in one of the big box parks like so many other downtown grocery stores. A walkable supermarket is essential to maintaining a neighborhood feel - like the safeway in Kensington/Sunnyside in Calgary.

A4Regina · #**1506** Posted **Jul 16, 2011, 5:58 AM**

It would be nice to see someone develop on that safeway's parking lot. Some buildings (canterbury style) with retail on main & condo's/rentals on top facing 13th & the other two respective streets that would cover up the parking lot would add alot more life to the cathedral neighbourhood, along with some good landscaping. As it is our "unique" area in town, some more bars/restaurants/patios/retail/residentail would add more density & be totally awesome.

urbanregina · #**1507** Posted **Jul 16, 2011, 8:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by A4Regina

It would be nice to see someone develop on that safeway's parking lot. Some buildings (canterbury style) with retail on main & condo's/rentals on top facing 13th & the other two respective streets that would cover up the parking lot would add alot more life to the cathedral neighbourhood, along with some good landscaping. As it is our "unique" area in town, some more bars/restaurants/patios/retail/residentail would add more density & be totally awesome.

I'm not a fan of parking lots, but to be honest I find that that one is fairly appropriately sized. During their peak times of the day they can see a significant portion of the lot full. It's not like those big box areas where a significant portion of the parking lot is only used only around Christmas shopping season. Building something in the lot would probably be a bad idea.

Draftsman · #**1508** Posted **Jul 16, 2011, 10:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbanregina

I'm not a fan of parking lots, but to be honest I find that that one is fairly appropriately sized. During their peak times of the day they can see a significant portion of the lot full. It's not like those big box areas where a significant portion of the parking lot is only used only around Christmas shopping season. Building something in the lot would probably be a bad idea.

I agree with you. The parking lot is right-sized and in my opinion creates a nice 'open' space in the area. There isn't enough space for new a new building -and the parking it would need- on this relatively small parking lot. But I am happy to hear that the Safeway store will get reno'd. It is also my closest grocery store and it sure needs a facelift, but keeping with the retro design.

Dan0myte · #**1509** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 3:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbanregina

Building something in the lot would probably be a bad idea.

I fully agree, I find that parking lot a little small even. Some days when I go there I can't even find a parking spot. I had to park on 14th and walk over one day because every single parking space was taken.

thefourthtower · #**1510** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 5:49 PM**

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Regina Boi · #**1511** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 5:50 PM**

Does anyone know what is happening on the top floor of the Regina Inn? They've been taking the balcony railings off.

thefourthtower · #**1512** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 6:21 PM**

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Stormer · #**1513** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 6:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Regina Boi

Does anyone know what is happening on the top floor of the Regina Inn? They've been taking the balcony railings off.

It looks like a big project. They are taking off the concrete railings shown in these photos. Stuart Olson Dominion has signs up. It is not clear what will replace the old railings but it will probably drasticly change the look of the exterior.

Source: Tripadvisor.com

Stormer · #**1514** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 6:27 PM**

From the manager of the Regina Inn posted on Tripadvisor:

as of June 26th the Regina Inn, a SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts property, will be commencing an estimated $5 million of hotel renovations which includes a facelift of the exterior of the building and the addition of a state of the art air conditioning system. The scope of the project includes the redesign of the balconies, new patio doors and railings, painting of the exterior and some improvements to the entrance area.

Stormer · #**1515** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Project Overview
Name: MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
Location: Division No 6 County, Saskatchewan Phase: Planning Phase
Building Type: Retail, wholesale services, Hotels, motels, Restaurants Stage: Working Drawings
Work Type: New
Start Date: 2011-10-01
Plans & Specs: Available
Status: Last Updated 2011-07-14

Project Description:
proposed construction of a retail commercial development. Additional projects may be split from this report. Two restaurant buildings are being followed under project number 9140348; two retail buildings and a gas bar are being followed under project number 9140343; and a hotel is being followed under project number 9140349.

Estimated Value: $120,000,000 source reed construction data
Does anyone know where this is.

This would be the development on the west side of north Pasqua just south of the overpass.

brithgob · #**1516** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 6:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

This would be the development on the west side of north Pasqua just south of the overpass.

At the intersection with Diefenbaker Drive

brithgob · #**1517** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 6:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

From the manager of the Regina Inn posted on Tripadvisor:

as of June 26th the Regina Inn, a SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts property, will be commencing an estimated $5 million of hotel renovations which includes a facelift of the exterior of the building and the addition of a state of the art air conditioning system. The scope of the project includes the redesign of the balconies, new patio doors and railings, painting of the exterior and some improvements to the entrance area.

Frankly, that will be a shame if the distinctive "zig-zag" look of the balconies is lost. The Regina Inn is kind of a landmark.

Bankview · #**1518** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

Laying sod today at City Square/Victoria Park:

This is beginning to look very nice! I'm going to enjoy visiting downtown when I fly down for Christmas this winter.

A snowy, windswept plaza in the centre of Regina.

Stormer · #**1519** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 8:05 PM**

It looks like the office building on 11th and Albert will finally start construction Aug. 1.

From Reed Construction Data:

Name:OFFICE BUILDING: Regina Low-Rise Office BuildingLocation Division No 6 County, SaskatchewanPhase Post-Bid PhaseBuilding Type:Commercial officesStage:Negotiated/startWork Type:New Start Date:2011-08-01Plans & Specs:AvailableStatus:Last Updated 2011-07-13
Project Description:

construction of a low-rise office building.
Estimated Value: $15,000,000

Project Participants

Anderson Builders Group 1989 (Owner)
Anderson Builders Group 1989 (Gen cont)
GS Engineering Ltd (Structural cons eng)
AGN Engineering Ltd (Mechanical cons eng)
AECOM (Electrical cons eng)
Anderson Builders Group 1989 (Designer's representative)

Stormer · #**1520** Posted **Jul 18, 2011, 10:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by djforsberg

$120M? That sounds like a lot! Must be a pretty big hotel going there.

The proposal includes some boxes, gas bar, etc. in addition to a 100 room hotel. Still you are right that $120M seems high.

http://www.regina.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=5799