Regina Construction II - Page 193

BrannyMuffin · #**3841** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 11:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by CCF

the one between FCC1 and 2, not the one across Hamilton. You are correct, the one on Hamilton does already exist.

Heh...I didn't even see that!

BrannyMuffin · #**3842** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 11:31 PM**

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The City of Regina has already received more than 20 inquiries from food vendors interested in selling a range of street goodies, after it was announced the rules surrounding the pedestrian-friendly food carts were loosened.

http://www.newstalk980.com/story/city-regina-expands-street-food-menu/51820

Stormer · #**3843** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 11:47 PM**

This will sure be a dense area. The new tower will cover everything from the skylight on the podium south over the Greenspot building with the snow on the roof. That building is less than 20 years old I believe. Progress marches on.

Treesplease · #**3844** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 11:52 PM**

Would the city issues with pedways be restricted to crossing of city streets/alleys? I doubt the city could oppose a pedway on Harvards own property. Not saying the city won't get pedantic about it and ask for a kick back.

I do sympathise with the other businesses on Hamilton - the lingerie store, the dress shop etc. It will be about 5 years that either one end of their sidwalk is choked off to walk-by traffic - that has to hurt business.

Spongebob · #**3845** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 2:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Great announcement (although possibly the worst kept secret), but if that ends up being the actual design I have to admit I'm going to be disappointed... It looks to be the same height as the lowest step on the FCC tower. What is with Harvard and their desire to create table-top effects?

I completely agree. I'm sure it will be a nice building but Harvard doesn't seem to want to go big. It's going to take another developer to build "the big one".
Having said that Stormer is right about that area. Very dense. The development is nice to see.
I just got back from Calgary and was very impressed with The Bow tower. I didn't know they also built another new tower almost as tall as the Bow. They know how to build in that town.

CCF · #**3846** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 2:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Treesplease

Would the city issues with pedways be restricted to crossing of city streets/alleys? I doubt the city could oppose a pedway on Harvards own property. Not saying the city won't get pedantic about it and ask for a kick back.

I do sympathise with the other businesses on Hamilton - the lingerie store, the dress shop etc. It will be about 5 years that either one end of their sidwalk is choked off to walk-by traffic - that has to hurt business.

Well it speaks to the theory that pedways take away from the vibrancy of the street. That being said, you may have a point in that on private land it might not be viewed as a "pedway".

thefourthtower · #**3847** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 4:15 AM**

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SkydivePilot · #**3848** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 5:48 AM**

I'll bet that FCC will have a contingency to heighten FCC "Tower" II if deemed necessary in the future. Otherwise, I (we) hope that it has a similar roofline to FCC Tower I.

Planner2008 · #**3849** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 9:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by A4Regina

heres the accompanying render... the podium looks similar to Hill Tower 3.

This is the worst kept secret ever! I am pleased to see another tower! An interesting observation : Notice the 2 way traffic on Hamilton! Is this a sign of things to come?

thefourthtower · #**3850** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 7:03 PM**

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micheal · #**3851** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 7:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Regina housing starts soar in March

Leader-PostApril 11, 2012 1:03 PM

Read more: http://www.leaderpost.com/business/Regin...r+March/6442338/story.html#ixzz1rlCIvXbr

Regina is currently on pace to hit roughly 3000 home starts for this year. That would be Amazing!!!

UPP · #**3852** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 8:16 PM**

I'm not sure Regina can sustain this current pace. I'm sure some of the massive increase is due to projects like the GoR. Still we should be able to hit at least 2000 starts which would be outstanding.

Stormer · #**3853** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 8:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by UPP

I'm not sure Regina can sustain this current pace. I'm sure some of the massive increase is due to projects like the GoR. Still we should be able to hit at least 2000 starts which would be outstanding.

GOR and Centre Square Place are probably 135 of the 154 mulitfamily, although that is not for sure as there was also a huge new start in Harbour Landing and several others. Perhaps one or both of those have not been counted yet?

spictacular mcluvin · #**3854** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 8:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by UPP

I'm not sure Regina can sustain this current pace. I'm sure some of the massive increase is due to projects like the GoR. Still we should be able to hit at least 2000 starts which would be outstanding.

I personally think Regina needs this many housing starts and alot of new rentals would be nice too. So we can bring down these ridiculous home prices that are more expensive than a comparitive house in Calgary and Edmonton. There is no way a house in the hood should cost $200K+ IMHO

CCF · #**3855** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 9:08 PM**

Unfortunately we continue to accommodate the vast majority of this form in greenfield development complete with urban design principles from 1990. We are really missing out on a tremeandous opportunity here to reshape our city.

Oh well. I'll just move to Vancouver!

Stormer · #**3856** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 9:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by CCF

Unfortunately we continue to accommodate the vast majority of this form in greenfield development complete with urban design principles from 1990. We are really missing out on a tremeandous opportunity here to reshape our city.

Oh well. I'll just move to Vancouver!

We are improving. GOR and Centre Square Place are central and dense. Canterbury is central and fairly dense and has lots of re-use. TD, CIBC, Motherwell and Derrick Buildings were all fully or partially converted to residential downtown in the last deacade.

CCF · #**3857** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 10:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

We are improving. GOR and Centre Square Place are central and dense. Canterbury is central and fairly dense and has lots of re-use. TD, CIBC, Motherwell and Derrick Buildings were all fully or partially converted to residential downtown in the last deacade.

Absolutely. Things are getting better - I won't disagree. Just think we could be doing a lot better with respect to balance of infill and greenfield, as well as new neighbourhood design. Maybe that'll come with time.

Stormer · #**3858** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 10:20 PM**

I am pretty sure GOR and CSP are not included in the 1st quarter housing starts as there were well over 100 units of modular apartments alone stated in the first quarter. Q2 should be huge as well.

Dillweed · #**3859** Posted **Apr 12, 2012, 3:10 AM**

An interesting article from CBC on Regina's changing skyline.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchew...ina-skyline-changing-110411.html?cmp=rss

Stormer · #**3860** Posted **Apr 12, 2012, 4:58 AM**

This is one of the food trucks we may see in the Plaza this spring.

http://bonburger.ca/