As a football fan, a new stadium is exciting but what I'm more excited about is everything that comes with the RRI. They've got great ideas...I just hope that they stick to it.
A greenway between Albert and Lewvan will make the walk between downtown or the Warehouse District and Evraz easy and pleasant. It would be nice if they could do something similar along on the south side of the tracks along Sask Drive to "pretty up" that stretch between Albert and Elphinstone. It would also be nice in the future if they could extend that path into the CP land but that would require another pedestrian bridge over the tracks and probably one across Albert Street as well.
The development of the Taylor Field area will be interesting to see...If they can provide the right amenities and quality low to mid cost housing to attract a range of people. I think it could be a nice boost to the area if it's done right.
I know some people want to see something on the CP site that mimics the warehouses in the area but that's really difficult to do without looking cheesy. Canterbury Park is a good example of new buildings that meld really well with the heritage buildings in the area, but that's rare. I think with the CP site I'd prefer to see a really contemporary medium density neighbourhood...something completely different from the rest of the area. The stark contrast could create a sense of being completely separate from the rest of the Warehouse District but I think they could tie it together well. If they were to build a park/plaza area in the centre and open to Dewdney (as it shows in the concept plan) and use landscaping (greenery, trees, and street furniture - same benches, lighting, street signs, etc.) to tie it together I think it would flow really well. The Warehouse District has done planning studies (
http://www.warehousedistrict.ca/about/future.php) and it would be great to see that come together along with the CP development.
And a little off topic but talking about the Warehouse District and train tracks got me thinking about passenger trains. Since I'm dreaming up ideas anyway, I'd like to see a train station built right about where Fries Tallman is (it's a silly place for a lumber yard anyway...lol). The tracks are there, it's a block to the bus depot, easy to get downtown, close to the casino, etc.
And speaking of the casino (I'm on a roll now lol)...I wish they would expand their parkade (plenty of room to do so) and get rid of the parking in front. I love the trees but I hate the parking. They could even keep the driving lane for valet and pick up/drop off. I'd love to see them a wonderful park with a large fountain or something that would be an attraction in itself. A park in the summer that could be transformed into a winter wonderland with lights and a beautifully lit "ice fountain" during the colder months.
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