Regina Construction III - Page 53

North_Regina_Boy · #**1041** Posted **Aug 6, 2014, 10:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tyvan

I wonder when they will begin work on the Westerra development? I think that is a nice spot....close enough to downtown and yet will be quiet neighborhood.

Quiet might be a bit of a misnomer. CP Rail line and Airport are right there. However once the West Bypass is complete to Highway 11 the trucks will likely be banned from Dewdney except for local deliveries. As currently they (trucks) are reaping havoc on that road.

Treesplease · #**1042** Posted **Aug 6, 2014, 10:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

The City gave it a (phased-in) green light

http://www.leaderpost.com/Regina+developers+more/9971586/story.html

Perhaps I’m just way out of the loop and not the least bit current on city happenings (likely) but the decision to pass the true cost of suburb development (an increased portion of it anyway) on to developers and onto suburb home buyers by default seems extremely significant to me. A 36% increase in the per hectare development costs onto developers is a large jump. This has the potential to balance the cost curve between infill developments and outlying burb developments and financially “curb” sprawl. Although even at $359k per hectare it seems relatively cheap for all the roads and sewer pipes required. I haven’t heard mention of this change in development pricing before?

Stormer · #**1043** Posted **Aug 6, 2014, 11:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Treesplease

Perhaps I’m just way out of the loop and not the least bit current on city happenings (likely) but the decision to pass the true cost of suburb development (an increased portion of it anyway) on to developers and onto suburb home buyers by default seems extremely significant to me. A 36% increase in the per hectare development costs onto developers is a large jump. This has the potential to balance the cost curve between infill developments and outlying burb developments and financially “curb” sprawl. Although even at $359k per hectare it seems relatively cheap for all the roads and sewer pipes required. I haven’t heard mention of this change in development pricing before?

To be clear, the City does not pay for the pipes, parks and roads within the new subdivision. The developer must pay for that and then turn them over to the City for free. The City pays for the connections to the edge of the subdivision. Sometimes there is an agreement to share certain costs within the subdivision for arterial roads or trunk lines that also service other areas of the City.

The Development levy is for infrastructure outside of the subdivision such as arterials, trunk lines, recreational facilities and parks that might directly or indirectly benefit the subdivision.

Treesplease · #**1044** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 2:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

To be clear, the City does not pay for the pipes, parks and roads within the new subdivision. The developer must pay for that and then turn them over to the City for free. The City pays for the connections to the edge of the subdivision. Sometimes there is an agreement to share certain costs within the subdivision for arterial roads or trunk lines that also service other areas of the City.

The Development levy is for infrastructure outside of the subdivision such as arterials, trunk lines, recreational facilities and parks that might directly or indirectly benefit the subdivision.

So the per hectare costs referenced in the article (up to $359k/hectare) are in addition to the costs of roads, pipes, infrastructure? In any case the developer won't be absorbing the costs they will be passing most of it on. Seems like the change will move towards more of a balance of the true costs of suburban development and encourage more infill development. If only they could address heritage property development (though, likely not as simple as a one sentence statement).

StealthGirl · #**1045** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 2:36 AM**

Fionn McCools was open in the Travelodge South at one point (post Blarney Stone, pre-Johnny Fox).

I've heard that the developers in Greens on Gardiner got approval to push the proposed SE High school out of Greens into the Towns. I hope that's not true as it just moves it closer to Vic and closer to Johnson's catchment area.

sask1982 · #**1046** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 4:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by StealthGirl

I've heard that the developers in Greens on Gardiner got approval to push the proposed SE High school out of Greens into the Towns. I hope that's not true as it just moves it closer to Vic and closer to Johnson's catchment area.

When has there been a new high school announced? I thought joint elementary schools are the only new schools confirmed to happen.

PS: what's/where's Johnson's catchment area?

Robag · #**1047** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 4:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by StealthGirl

I've heard that the developers in Greens on Gardiner got approval to push the proposed SE High school out of Greens into the Towns. I hope that's not true as it just moves it closer to Vic and closer to Johnson's catchment area.

This would make me happy, as I'd rather not have a high school a couple blocks from my house.

Iloveregina · #**1048** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 6:22 AM**

Anyone knows who puts the plants/trees by the side walks and on the beulovards in the Harbour Landing area? I wonder if it's the City or developer of that area! They look really nice and green, but there are a few obvious spots along the path that there is no tree. Just wanted to point out to them if I knew whom to report to. Thanks.

jigglysquishy · #**1049** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 12:31 PM**

There is an elementary school going up in the Greens and they only have one area zoned for school.

So there will not be a high school in the Greens.

thefourthtower · #**1050** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 1:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by UrbanClimate

That tower crane for the new FCC tower is quite tall , also the office building on Albert Street ,is looking quite nice, , where did you take that photo from

Migs · #**1051** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 1:51 PM**

4x pics of Regina stadium construction. Aug 7, 2014.

https://twitter.com/yqrstadium/status/497379100018089984

thefourthtower · #**1052** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 2:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Migs

4x pics of Regina stadium construction. Aug 7, 2014.

https://twitter.com/yqrstadium/status/497379100018089984

Why they don't have a live cam is beyond me one of the biggest projects of its kind ever in the province

thank you for the photos , this complex is really going to be a major facelift for that area

sask1982 · #**1053** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 3:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Why they don't have a live cam is beyond me one of the biggest projects of its kind ever in the province

NO KIDDING. I have bookmarked links of live cam's on projects in Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Calgary to name a few. Even Agriculture Place tower in Regina has one.

NO CAM for the STADIUM? I'm floored as well.

Robag · #**1054** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 3:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

There is an elementary school going up in the Greens and they only have one area zoned for school.

So there will not be a high school in the Greens.

I was under the assumption that this was happening as well. This is good, they need a new elementary school in the south east.

Dan0myte · #**1055** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 4:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by North_Regina_Boy

As currently they (trucks) are reaping havoc on that road.

Sorry for being the grammar police, but 'wreaking havoc'.

Stormer · #**1056** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 4:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Robag

I was under the assumption that this was happening as well. This is good, they need a new elementary school in the south east.

The Province has said there is no way way the are building a $60 million High School in the SE while Miller and Johnson are not nearly full. Many residents in the SE think they deserve their own high school but that is unrealistic.

Migs · #**1057** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 4:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by thefourthtower

Why they don't have a live cam is beyond me one of the biggest projects of its kind ever in the province

thank you for the photos , this complex is really going to be a major facelift for that area

I've heard that once they get passed the diggin a hole stage that a webcam will be put up on the Lawson in addition to a temp observation deck immediately south of the Lawson near N. Railway St.

jigglysquishy · #**1058** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 5:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

The Province has said there is no way way the are building a $60 million High School in the SE while Miller and Johnson are not nearly full. Many residents in the SE think they deserve their own high school but that is unrealistic.

Agree completely.

Miller could hold several hundred more students and it would be a shame to waste that infrastructure. I can't speak for Johnson, but I'm sure it's the same.

North_Regina_Boy · #**1059** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 6:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dan0myte

Sorry for being the grammar police, but 'wreaking havoc'.

I thought I had it right...

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=reaping%20havoc

... I know classy source

North_Regina_Boy · #**1060** Posted **Aug 7, 2014, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

Agree completely.

Miller could hold several hundred more students and it would be a shame to waste that infrastructure. I can't speak for Johnson, but I'm sure it's the same.

Maybe it is that people don't want to send their kids to a religious school? In which case Balfour Collegiate is right there.