Saskatoon Construction II - Page 149

Brutopian · #**2961** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 4:00 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by c@taract_soulj@h

It's Souljah back from a long snooze! Plane tickets not booked yet but still lookin fwd to when I visit

I found this clip and thought i'd to share this hilarious (sadly true?) vid with all you guys.

The guys not exactly the greatest behind the wheel either...3:34 takes the cake tho lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GdXzQLG_58

You know you'll never get that 7 minutes and 48 seconds back, right?

c@taract_soulj@h · #**2962** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 4:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Brutopian

You know you'll never get that 7 minutes and 48 seconds back, right?

He'll never get his license back if he ever loses it...he loves mashing on his horn

Brutopian · #**2963** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 5:20 PM**

April 5, 2012 was the deadline for submitting a proposal in response to this RFP. Does anyone know if it has been made public yet which consulting firm was awarded the contract?

See RFP below:

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Comm...hase%203%20RFP%20-%20February%202012.pdf

Brutopian · #**2964** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 5:30 PM**

Looks like the design of the Civic Plaza plan will happen (be completed?) by 2013.

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Comm...nDesign/CityCentrePlan/Pages/Phase4.aspx

Brutopian · #**2965** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 5:44 PM**

See some renderings here:

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Comm...CentralAvenueStreetscapeImprovement.aspx

Brutopian · #**2966** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 6:02 PM**

The most current version. Updated as of June 28, 2012.

(includes Kensington)

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Comm...s/Mapping/Wall_maps/Projected_Growth.pdf

Cicero · #**2967** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 6:41 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by c@taract_soulj@h

I found this clip and thought i'd to share this hilarious (sadly true?) vid with all you guys.

The guys not exactly the greatest behind the wheel either...3:34 takes the cake tho lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GdXzQLG_58

What makes the video funny is that the dude recording it is also a tremendously — driver. He needs to relax and start using his eyes and brain. I hate being in vehicles with people like him.

Echoes · #**2968** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 7:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Brutopian

April 5, 2012 was the deadline for submitting a proposal in response to this RFP. Does anyone know if it has been made public yet which consulting firm was awarded the contract?

See RFP below:

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Comm...hase%203%20RFP%20-%20February%202012.pdf

The award of contract begins on p. 358 of the June 18 Council agenda: http://www.saskatoon.ca/CITY%20COUNCIL/Documents/m2012/fa_council_180612.pdf

The chosen team is comprised of Stantec, Greenberg Consultants, Marc Wouters, and Fast Consulting.

Great to see that someone like Ken Greenberg will be part of the project.

BrannyMuffin · #**2969** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 7:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cicero

What makes the video funny is that the dude recording it is also a tremendously — driver. He needs to relax and start using his eyes and brain. I hate being in vehicles with people like him.

That guy is a spaz. Half the time the people turning left in front of him would have plenty of time to finish their turn before he got there except he had to lay on the horn and speed up to prove how much more important he is. He went through at least one red light (I didn't watch the whole video...) The one around 2:19 where the blue car was changing lanes, the other guy did nothing wrong. He put on his signal light and had plenty of room but this guy decided he had no right to be there so laid on the horn (effectively slowing the guy down) and acted as though he was wronged somehow. Then at one point it looked like he and another car were both changing lanes from the right and left outside lane to the middle lane at the same time. Why is the other guy any more of a jerk than he is?

Last summer we were driving through Saskatoon and a guy cut us off, no signal light (had to slam on the brakes so we didn't hit him and almost got rear ended) and he laid on the horn as though we had somehow wronged him. Looking back, it was probably this guy.

PS What is that guy even doing at 3:34??

Brutopian · #**2970** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 8:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

The award of contract begins on p. 358 of the June 18 Council agenda: http://www.saskatoon.ca/CITY%20COUNCIL/Documents/m2012/fa_council_180612.pdf

The chosen team is comprised of Stantec, Greenberg Consultants, Marc Wouters, and Fast Consulting.

Great to see that someone like Ken Greenberg will be part of the project.

Many thanks for the info, Echoes.

Davidson · #**2971** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 9:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Brutopian

See some renderings here:

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Comm...CentralAvenueStreetscapeImprovement.aspx

When I first moved here my wife and I rented nearby and I drove Central Ave. to work quite often. It's not the most attractive street in town. These upgrade will be a nice improvements to the look of the area.

Ruckus · #**2972** Posted **Jul 4, 2012, 11:47 PM**

The three properties to the north of the Blue Cross building on 2nd Avenue are fenced off and there is placard indicating that they are expanding.

Any other info on this?

EDIT: Nevermind.

Rendering found here http://www.sk.bluecross.ca/news/

EarlyByrdProductions · #**2973** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 12:25 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutopian

The most current version. Updated as of June 28, 2012.

(includes Kensington)

http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Comm...s/Mapping/Wall_maps/Projected_Growth.pdf

A much discussed topic on this thread is our cities suburbs growth. I found this website that clearly illustrates the expanse of Canada and Canadian cities in regard to other countries and cities in the world.

http://mapfrappe.blogspot.ca/2011/02/mapfrappe-canada.html

Ruckus · #**2974** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 12:25 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by c@taract_soulj@h

It's Souljah back from a long snooze! Plane tickets not booked yet but still lookin fwd to when I visit

I found this clip and thought i'd to share this hilarious (sadly true?) vid with all you guys.

The guys not exactly the greatest behind the wheel either...3:34 takes the cake tho lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GdXzQLG_58

He really enjoys that horn! I like how he does not hesitate when navigating busy intersections (Avenue P and 22nd) where oncoming left turning cars can't see him approaching. What a goof.

Echoes · #**2975** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 2:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruckus

The three properties to the north of the Blue Cross building on 2nd Avenue are fenced off and there is placard indicating that they are expanding.

Any other info on this?

EDIT: Nevermind.

Rendering found here http://www.sk.bluecross.ca/news/

Source

Lots happening on that stretch of 2nd Avenue!

Rotary · #**2976** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

River Landing Village is heading to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) on Tuesday, June 19, meaning it will hit City Council for final approval on July 18. After that, a development permit!

From the MPC agenda (report starts on page 15 here), are site plans, new plaza views, and THESE:

Source

Amazing

Very clean and aesthetically pleasing, much better than previous designs. I'm looking forward to see this area of the river/meewasin trail populated and busy. It's kind of out of the way as it is right now.

Irvin · #**2977** Posted **Jul 5, 2012, 8:53 PM**

I see Rio Tinto is beginning to advertise for positions for their uranium development (saskjobs.ca) - anybody know where their offices are going to be?

Morogolus · #**2978** Posted **Jul 6, 2012, 12:02 AM**

Does anyone in the forum have the know-how to edit Saskatoon's Wiki page? All the other major centres across Canada have a mosaic of pictures with all the landmarks and the city scape. All we have is a ho hum picture of the Broadway bridge. It would be cool if someone could put something like that together for Saskatoon with say the city scape, the U of S, 2nd Ave, Broadway and the Bess. I tried it one day and got nowhere.

Edit: I'm gonna try again. Anyone have any suggestions I didn't list?

kgc087 · #**2979** Posted **Jul 6, 2012, 12:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by Morogolus

Does anyone in the forum have the know-how to edit Saskatoon's Wiki page? All the other major centres across Canada have a mosaic of pictures with all the landmarks and the city scape. All we have is a ho hum picture of the Broadway bridge. It would be cool if someone could put something like that together for Saskatoon with say the city scape, the U of S, 2nd Ave, Broadway and the Bess. I tried it one day and got nowhere.

Edit: I'm gonna try again. Anyone have any suggestions I didn't list?

You need to have an account with wikipedia. I have one if you're interested I could edit, just send what you wanted to insert. Pm me.

kgc087 · #**2980** Posted **Jul 6, 2012, 12:55 AM**

What's that green patch in the office building? Vertical green wall?