Regina Construction III

[Treesplease]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

The house with the observatory on top in the Greens might have the market on crazy big for Regina. It is massive. (I'd heard it's four families moving in there together. I suspect that means multiple generations.)

or hippies.....notice any goats on the front lawn?

[Draftsman]

Yes, that's a big, ugly (IMO) house with the strange pink tiles and the lookout/gunner station(!) on top, in The Greens. You can see the glass 'dome' above all the houses in the neighbourhood. It stands out from a distance, especially when driving south on Woodland Grove Drive.

[BrutallyDishonest]

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

his name says it all how can we respect when he does not respect this site its not a negative site for his politics , forcing his views among us , he should be banned , if you say white he will say blue , nothing is good enough

It's just a name. And if we're going to start judging people based on names how about I start with yours.

The fact that you are incapable and unwilling to discussing things you disagree with is ridiculous. Just because I express an opinion on something you are madly in love with doesn't mean that you get to turn into whiny, teenager incapable of reason and discussion. I hate the stadium. I hate a lot of bad architecture in this city. But you have spent zero time actually understanding what I am interested in or what I am advocating.

Basically what you're saying is this: my politics are x, someone elses are y. Therefore we should ban Y. Give me a break.

[VANRIDERFAN]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest

It's just a name. And if we're going to start judging people based on names how about I start with yours.

The fact that you are incapable and unwilling to discussing things you disagree with is ridiculous. Just because I express an opinion on something you are madly in love with doesn't mean that you get to turn into whiny, teenager incapable of reason and discussion. I hate the stadium. I hate a lot of bad architecture in this city. But you have spent zero time actually understanding what I am interested in or what I am advocating.

Basically what you're saying is this: my politics are x, someone elses are y. Therefore we should ban Y. Give me a break.

So what do you hate about the stadium, and what would you have done to renovate the current stadium to make it last longer?

[SkydivePilot]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest

It's just a name. And if we're going to start judging people based on names how about I start with yours.

The fact that you are incapable and unwilling to discussing things you disagree with is ridiculous. Just because I express an opinion on something you are madly in love with doesn't mean that you get to turn into whiny, teenager incapable of reason and discussion. I hate the stadium. I hate a lot of bad architecture in this city. But you have spent zero time actually understanding what I am interested in or what I am advocating.

Basically what you're saying is this: my politics are x, someone elses are y. Therefore we should ban Y. Give me a break.

If you hate the architecture in Regina, then do something about it. (Or just move away.)

I personally think Regina has beautiful architecture!

[thefourthtower]

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[jigglysquishy]

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Regina has amazing architecture look around what other city this size is getting such a beautiful sexy sleek stadium , renovate the old one only if one likes lipstick on pigs it's brutally outdated and needs anew thanks the powers at be fior such forward thinking , just imagine the old Taylor site redeveloped into something amazing , then go on to the cp yards if Harvard developments gets ahold of that site look out , it could be something like there developing in calgary it's a city on the move who would of ever thought the day would ever come , the poster of negatives is very much a bully a cyber bully , I agree with skypiliot do something about it move away

I don't agree with BrutallyDishonest, but you guys are treating him extremely poorly.

We need opposing viewpoints and dissenting opinions so we can fully appreciate what is happening. It helps us understand some of the viewpoints in the city that aren't as gleeful as us.

Just because I disagree with him does not mean I want him gone.

[thefourthtower]

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[Festivus]

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Maybe you can explain to us why this poster has been banned from many a public forum site the answer is in the posters messages which I lure and entice argument which in turn is what the poster is seeking , disagreements are fine but when it's done in a negative tone as most of the posters comments are , it seems to be clear not to many share his negative views

You are trolling as much as he is. And while I even doubt you know his internet history elsewhere, that should have no bearing on his posting here provided he is not trolling or attacking people.

[Rodo Regina Lover]

Do you think that excavation at the Canterbury site is deep enough for a three level underground parking structure? Assuming they have finished excavation.

[CoR East]

Originally Posted by Stormer

I got the info from Reed Construction data that says 6 floors plus 3 levels of underground parking.

The developer has rolled the dice and gotten themselves a foundation permit without having an approved building design, that is why we haven't heard much about this one yet.

[Treesplease]

Originally Posted by Rodo Regina Lover

Do you think that excavation at the Canterbury site is deep enough for a three level underground parking structure? Assuming they have finished excavation.

There doesn't appear to be any shoring so I doubt they are going any lower than the one level they have dug out.

[Tyler19944]

Originally Posted by Draftsman

Yes, that's a big, ugly (IMO) house with the strange pink tiles and the lookout/gunner station(!) on top, in The Greens. You can see the glass 'dome' above all the houses in the neighbourhood. It stands out from a distance, especially when driving south on Woodland Grove Drive.

I briefly lived in the greens. I know exactly what you are talking about. Every time I brought friends into the neighbourhood I had to show them this monstrosity. Definitely does not fit into the neighbourhood.

[Udon'tknow]

Snapped a few photos of some west side construction:

Habour Landing Hotel:



Harbour Landing Office building, third one:



New building at the airport:

[Udon'tknow]

To see a sneak peak of the interior renos click the link below:

http://victoriastavern.ca/photos/view/29

[Udon'tknow]

Originally Posted by Udon'tknow

To see a sneak peak of the interior renos click the link below:

http://victoriastavern.ca/photos/view/29

They are also posting more pics on their twitter page for every 100 followers they get. Smart marketing..

[BrutallyDishonest]

Originally Posted by VANRIDERFAN

So what do you hate about the stadium, and what would you have done to renovate the current stadium to make it last longer?

It's quite simple. You knock down the east side and rebuild new. On the west you address any structure, add new seats, upgrade the washrooms, etc. Boom $150 million.

The idea that we need a new stadium is ridiculous. We're only a decade out from having terrible attendance and a struggling team.

Architecturally the new stadium is nothing to get excited about. It is standard, American stadium architecture from the last decade. Is is not enclosed (nor should it be) and it is literally oriented like a trumpet to blast sound towards the Cathedral Area. At the very least we could have stuck with the concept drawings that were released two years ago, instead having it completely redesigned in an inferior manner.

Stadiums are simply a waste of money. They don't make money and they do not drive economic progress. Virtually every study agrees. They are simply a symbol. Most importantly a symbol of waste and largess.

I will not apologize for criticizing public money being spend on sports teams that barely uses the facility.

[BrutallyDishonest]

Originally Posted by SkydivePilot

If you hate the architecture in Regina, then do something about it. (Or just move away.)

I personally think Regina has beautiful architecture!

What would you have me do? Do you think it's likely that my name is Paul Hill or Gavin Semple or similar who can actually build large scale projects which actually have an impact on the architectural direction of the city.

I do my part. I've designed my own house using contemporary architecture and design. I've helped build family members houses in a contemporary, interesting design that doesn't isn't a faux 1918 Victorian that everyone on this forum seems to adore, ignoring that we've move a bit in 100 years.

But lets move beyond your complete misreading of what I've said: I didn't say I hate all Regina architecture. I said I dislike bad architecture in Regina, of which there is lots. Regina has some nice architecture (Federal Building, Canada Life Building, aspects of the Central Library, numerous mid-century detached houses, Capital Pointe [which will never happen] etc).

You are free to like Regina's architecture but I would argue it represents a lack of understanding of what is happening elsewhere. Regina is insular and tends to pat itself on the back now that we have more money. But Regina's architecture is nothing in particular to be proud of when you take a look around.

[BrutallyDishonest]

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Regina has amazing architecture look around what other city this size is getting such a beautiful sexy sleek stadium , renovate the old one only if one likes lipstick on pigs it's brutally outdated and needs anew thanks the powers at be fior such forward thinking , just imagine the old Taylor site redeveloped into something amazing , then go on to the cp yards if Harvard developments gets ahold of that site look out , it could be something like there developing in calgary it's a city on the move who would of ever thought the day would ever come , the poster of negatives is very much a bully a cyber bully , I agree with skypiliot do something about it move away

The stadium simply isn't amazing. It's not hideous by any stretch and yes of course it's better than the existing facilities but there's nothing particularity outstanding. Again: it falls in line with standard American stadia. It's not iconic and it's not going to stand the test of time, architecturally speaking.

Lipstick on a pig is what should be done. It's a football stadium. Rarely used. Loses money. Why does that deserve $280 million? Provide an answer that's better than "the riders are awesome and Saskatchewan is rich now!"

The old Taylor Field site is scheduled for lower income housing. That is something that is actually very important to the city. But it also means that it almost certainly won't be "amazing", but rather functional. Likely it will end up being low-rise, perhaps town houses and economically built. But let's be clear, the stadium moving is not the determining factor for affordable housing. $280 million would create multiple schemes for such ideas.

The CP yards have the potential for good development. They also could have had a stadium. But once again, the CP redevelopment would have happened whether the stadium ever came up. It's prime (albeit contaminated) real estate next to downtown. Yet again there are plenty of good sites downtown that haven't been developed so there is no guarantee of massive, architecturally relevant development there.

If you think this is bullying then you clearly were home schooled and have never interacted with the real world.

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Maybe you can explain to us why this poster has been banned from many a public forum site the answer is in the posters messages which I lure and entice argument which in turn is what the poster is seeking , disagreements are fine but when it's done in a negative tone as most of the posters comments are , it seems to be clear not to many share his negative views

Maybe you can explain what forums I've been banned from? List one?

Oh that's right you are still operating under the asinine assumption that I'm Chad Novak because... I don't like the stadium.

Here's a bit of news flash: there are plenty of people in Regina who do not want a new stadium. The sea of green you see does not represent everyone. If you think that one deranged mayoral candidate is the sole-representative of opposition to the stadium then it's a bit difficult to take you seriously.

A forum is a place to discuss and disagree. Just because a developer or person or group decides to build something in Regina doesn't mean that everyone has to immediately fall in line and praise it. Just because you're a fan of a football team doesn't mean it's good for the city. You want it but that means nothing at all, except that you are OK with the government spending on your pet projects but no one else's.

I'm sorry that I tend to disagree with the narrow and apparently only acceptable view: the stadium is beautiful, necessary and will bring great riches to the city.

You yourself are the most disruptive and least contributing person on this issue.

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest

It's quite simple. You knock down the east side and rebuild new. On the west you address any structure, add new seats, upgrade the washrooms, etc. Boom $150 million.

The idea that we need a new stadium is ridiculous. We're only a decade out from having terrible attendance and a struggling team.

Architecturally the new stadium is nothing to get excited about. It is standard, American stadium architecture from the last decade. Is is not enclosed (nor should it be) and it is literally oriented like a trumpet to blast sound towards the Cathedral Area. At the very least we could have stuck with the concept drawings that were released two years ago, instead having it completely redesigned in an inferior manner.

Stadiums are simply a waste of money. They don't make money and they do not drive economic progress. Virtually every study agrees. They are simply a symbol. Most importantly a symbol of waste and largess.

I will not apologize for criticizing public money being spend on sports teams that barely uses the facility.

While I agree that generally stadiums are a waste of money in a place like Saskatchewan where they are either useless for 1/2 the year or too expensive if enclosed, I also think that sometimes spending money on something with no possibility of returns is okay. I am okay with government spending money on museums, libraries, roads, etc without them making money, as they serve a public good. One could argue that sports facilities also serve this purpose. True, many do not use them, but the same can be said for libraries or museums.

So I agree specifically in this case with regards to a stadium, but not in general. If we only spent money on things that can pay for themselves back, then there wouldn't be much around to live for in any place.