Regina Construction III - Page 193

Stormer · #**3841** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 3:26 PM**

Does anyone have a proper render of the new joint schools? they look pretty huge.

sastaunik44 · #**3842** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 5:24 PM**

3 Optometrists bought the land, they will be building drs offices.

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It's been fenced off for weeks now. Hopefully, whatever that's going in there will help spruce up Victoria Avenue east.

Stormer · #**3843** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 5:55 PM**

Construction has started on Evraz's new $200 million pipe mill on Armour Road.

Drofmab · #**3844** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 6:39 PM**

Great News! Construction on Capital Pointe is gearing up!
No, no, no... this time we should believe them...

http://cjme.com/article/219866/regina-mayor-says-permit-sought-start-capital-pointe-project-again

Mayor Fougere: "The land's been vacant for a number of years, but it is owned by the company, they have the right to take their time or do what they want, of course, we can't force them to build."

No, you can't force them to build, but you can make it costly for a company to just sit on a on prime pieces of land. Other cities have bylaws in place allowing for property tax surcharges & the like. At least the City hasn't approved a "temporary" parking lot (I'd bet the CP folks have informally approached the CoR about this option).

Stormer · #**3845** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 11:20 PM**

Check out this link: http://reginadowntown.ca/events/doors-open-regina

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Join us for a day of peering behind closed doors and re-discovering the past! The second Doors Open Regina is a self-guided walking tour of the downtown Regina buildings that have shaped and changed the Queen City since 1882. Come out on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00am to 4:00pm to connect with Regina’s architectural heritage and explore the downtown of a century ago. Visit the Regina Downtown tent at 1822 Scarth St. on event day for a site list, walking tour brochure, and more information. This event is free of charge and does not require pre-registration.

Also click on the link to the brochure for interesting info about downtown buildings.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**3846** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 1:04 AM**

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3 Optometrists bought the land, they will be building drs offices.

I did not know that Dustin Coupal is three people. Neat!

blacktrojan3921 · #**3847** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 10:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

The school boards have wish lists but the Province has no plans to pay for them. There are many underutilized high schools, including Miller, Balfour, Martin, Johnson and I am sure there are others.

A large new high school is probably pushing $100 million these days.

Scott is being replaced right now, but it has a tiny enrollment.

I attended Martin, and I can tell you that it needs a lot of students. Hopefully they'll be smart with student allocation and have students attend these high schools.

blacktrojan3921 · #**3848** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 10:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

Does anyone have a proper render of the new joint schools? they look pretty huge.

I am curious though as to who they will name the school after. I imagine that Greens on Gardiner Joint Use School is not a really good name

Stormer · #**3849** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 2:53 PM**

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I am curious though as to who they will name the school after. I imagine that Greens on Gardiner Joint Use School is not a really good name

They all have 2 names. The Catholic one in G on G is St. Elizabeth. The public side does not have a name but they almost always name them after former school board members.

Catholic names:

St. Elizabeth: located in Greens on Gardiner in southeast Regina. St. Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist and one of the first to know of Mary's pregnancy.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha: located in Harbour Landing. St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the patron saint of the environment and ecology. She was an Algonquin-Mohawk who was shunned for her conversion to Catholicism.

St. Nicholas: located in Skywood. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children and students. He had a reputation for secret gift giving and is also known as Santa Claus.

Chorduroy · #**3850** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 3:04 PM**

Some activity going on at the corner of Scarth and 15th Avenue - there was to be a condo built there at one point. Not sure if it's related. I remember thinking the condo renders looked pretty decent.

Stormer · #**3851** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 3:19 PM**

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Some activity going on at the corner of Scarth and 15th Avenue - there was to be a condo built there at one point. Not sure if it's related. I remember thinking the condo renders looked pretty decent.

That project is long delayed. I would be surprised if it proceeded now in this market.

renders:
http://www.jmaarchitecture.ca/projects/central_on_15th.php

Stormer · #**3852** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 5:31 PM**

LP is reporting on a plan to re-purpose some of the Connaught School Brick to construct a "Rassembler" at the entrance to Cathedral Village at 13th and Albert.

http://www.leaderpost.com/cathedral+entranceway+work+begins+video/11382704/story.html

Devon · #**3853** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 6:01 PM**

Kind of an odd location if you ask me, can't imagine it living up to its vision of a desirable meeting place. I appreciate the reuse of materials from Connaught, but I feel like it could be done far more effectively and interestingly with some more time and thought.

Also, that render makes me cringe and worry about the quality of the final product.

Stormer · #**3854** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 6:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Devon

Kind of an odd location if you ask me, can't imagine it living up to its vision of a desirable meeting place. I appreciate the reuse of materials from Connaught, but I feel like it could be done far more effectively and interestingly with some more time and thought.

Also, that render makes me cringe and worry about the quality of the final product.

What could be better than a Mac's parking lot?

Arts · #**3855** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 7:01 PM**

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What could be better than a Mac's parking lot?

A Circle K parking lot?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/macs-brand-retired-1.3238458

sastaunik44 · #**3856** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 10:08 PM**

Him and 2 other optometrists....now I see why u have so many friends on here

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

I did not know that Dustin Coupal is three people. Neat!

Drofmab · #**3857** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 10:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

What could be better than a Mac's parking lot?

They'll probably time the project to align with Mac's rebranding as Circle-K... you know, to ride on coattails of such an exciting change.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**3858** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by sastaunik44

Him and 2 other optometrists....now I see why u have so many friends on here

He's the only owner of the land. Now I see why you don't post very much on here.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**3859** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 11:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Devon

Kind of an odd location if you ask me, can't imagine it living up to its vision of a desirable meeting place. I appreciate the reuse of materials from Connaught, but I feel like it could be done far more effectively and interestingly with some more time and thought.

Also, that render makes me cringe and worry about the quality of the final product.

It is safe to assume that this will be terrible. When's the last time good art came from a committee?

Drofmab · #**3860** Posted **Sep 24, 2015, 2:15 PM**

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I noticed a 2nd Home Suites truck parked on Albert next to the long-delayed, much mocked Albert/Parliament hotel development.

I know the plan has been for a Fairfield branded hotel - has 2nd Home always been involved in the project? Or are they a new addition? (seems an odd location to simply park their truck, if they're not involved with it at all).

According to their website, 2nd Home is owned by PR Investments (founded by Tim & Wade Probe). The Leader-Post indicated in August that a numbered company owned by Shin Chair was the primary investor in the project.

There's a sign on the construction fence: PR Investments is the General Contractor. I don't see anything on their website that indicates they've been a general contractor in the past (two business lines to date appear to have been rental accommodations & property management) - seems like a shift for them.