Saskatoon Construction II

[Echoes]

^ That one's new to me. The mosaic patterning is an interesting attempt to dress up a rectangular box, reminiscent of the Bay lofts. But with it being so tall and skinny I think it's going to look funny on that block.

Also on the Koopman website is the condo project to (perhaps someday) be built on Queen Street where Bethany Manor once stood. I don't know that it's appeared on this forum before:



http://www.koopmanarchitecture.ca/#/queen-street-apartment/

[SaskE30]

^ unfortunately, the last I heard on the Queen Street Condo was that it was on hold. Which is too bad because it would be a beautiful edition to that area.

[Crisis]

Originally Posted by SaskE30

Has anyone heard any information on this proposed project?

I some involvement in budgeting for this project about 3 years ago, but it's been pretty quiet on the Tabriz front for a couple of years now. At least from my end.

[Devon]

Originally Posted by macca

New restaurant from Dale MacKay

http://travelandhappiness.com/preview-of...aurant-the-little-grouse-on-the-prairie/

This restaurant is also to be in the Birk's Building.

[3minutes]

I walked around our downtown this morning, and was surprised to see how many "For Lease" signs were on the buildings. I counted approximately 10 or so between the blocks of 20th St and 3rd Ave. I wonder how much of this is attributed to tenants moving into newer buildings?

[lbird]

Originally Posted by 3minutes

I walked around our downtown this morning, and was surprised to see how many "For Lease" signs were on the buildings. I counted approximately 10 or so between the blocks of 20th St and 3rd Ave. I wonder how much of this is attributed to tenants moving into newer buildings?

A fair bit but the suburban office/business/retail expansion has really put a huge hit on downtown as well. Drive around Stonebridge sometime, it's amazing how many business, and ones you think would be downtown, like Saskatoon Co-op, charities, yoga wear stores and independent restaurants are now in that area.

[mitchellk12]

Originally Posted by lbird

A fair bit but the suburban office/business/retail expansion has really put a huge hit on downtown as well. Drive around Stonebridge sometime, it's amazing how many business, and ones you think would be downtown, like Saskatoon Co-op, charities, yoga wear stores and independent restaurants are now in that area.

i dont see why saskatoon doesnt follow that rule that Regina has about big businesses building downtown.

ive been reading all of the replies and comments for over a year now and seems like you guys know whats up more than our own city does, as well as yours makes more sense to begin with.

so many things.....such a long wait. wheres calgarys mayor when you need him.

[The Bess]

Some speculation about Saskatoon real estate

Saskatoon real estate set to soar: forecast | Print | Email
Tuesday, 13 October 2015 09:06
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Spec building may pay off, says PwC forecast



By Geoff Kirbyson

A new report predicts Saskatoon will become one of the country’s hottest real estate markets next year.
Both foreign and domestic investors are expected to invest in the city, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute, which released the report on real estate trends.
Just how much of an impact the softening of the oil market will have in Saskatoon remains to be seen, said Chris Potter, a Toronto-based partner at PwC Canada.
“Saskatoon is an interesting play. Everybody realizes it is resource-rich. The oil industry doesn’t end at the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. Agriculture and timber are doing well, too, demand which will help push manufacturing,” Potter said.
Saskatoon moved up from No. 8 last year to No. 4 this year, trailing only Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
Calgary and Edmonton were the top-ranked cities a year ago but they fell to No. 9 and No. 7 respectfully in this year’s report.
“As the shine has come off other cities, [investors] are looking for alternatives,” Potter said. “There have been discussions of head offices moving to Saskatoon.”
Saskatoon has also seen some building on spec for industrial and logistics in the last couple of years, he said. Home building has been doing well, too.
The report was generated by interviews and surveys with more than 1,400 real estate experts, including developers, brokers, property managers and investors.

Here's link: http://westerninvestor.com/index.php/news/all

[mitchellk12]

Originally Posted by The Bess

Some speculation about Saskatoon real estate

Saskatoon real estate set to soar: forecast | Print | Email
Tuesday, 13 October 2015 09:06
inShare

Spec building may pay off, says PwC forecast



By Geoff Kirbyson

A new report predicts Saskatoon will become one of the country’s hottest real estate markets next year.
Both foreign and domestic investors are expected to invest in the city, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute, which released the report on real estate trends.
Just how much of an impact the softening of the oil market will have in Saskatoon remains to be seen, said Chris Potter, a Toronto-based partner at PwC Canada.
“Saskatoon is an interesting play. Everybody realizes it is resource-rich. The oil industry doesn’t end at the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. Agriculture and timber are doing well, too, demand which will help push manufacturing,” Potter said.
Saskatoon moved up from No. 8 last year to No. 4 this year, trailing only Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
Calgary and Edmonton were the top-ranked cities a year ago but they fell to No. 9 and No. 7 respectfully in this year’s report.
“As the shine has come off other cities, [investors] are looking for alternatives,” Potter said. “There have been discussions of head offices moving to Saskatoon.”
Saskatoon has also seen some building on spec for industrial and logistics in the last couple of years, he said. Home building has been doing well, too.
The report was generated by interviews and surveys with more than 1,400 real estate experts, including developers, brokers, property managers and investors.

Here's link: http://westerninvestor.com/index.php/news/all

interesting. curious to know how much it will impact us altogether.

[n8o]

Post to the 'Stonebridge Moms' group on Facebook says a Starbucks is being build behind the Canadian Brewhouse. Has anyone seen confirmation anywhere?

[saskatoonborn]

I wonder which companies are thinking of relocating head offices here? That would be huge if our downtown saw a handful of companies move in over the next few years. Any insider knowledge or hearsay out there?

[Jabs]

Originally Posted by n8o

Post to the 'Stonebridge Moms' group on Facebook says a Starbucks is being build behind the Canadian Brewhouse. Has anyone seen confirmation anywhere?

Saskatoon's version of "The Stepford Wives".

[Dino35]

Originally Posted by n8o

Post to the 'Stonebridge Moms' group on Facebook says a Starbucks is being build behind the Canadian Brewhouse. Has anyone seen confirmation anywhere?

saw a new building going up yesterday and noted how it would make a good Starbucks location Just west of Brewhouse location

[Irvin]

Originally Posted by Dino35

saw a new building going up yesterday and noted how it would make a good Starbucks location Just west of Brewhouse location

There is a 2 unit building going up west of the Brewhouse - the unit farther south is a Starbucks with a drive thru, the other space is conditionly leased - no word on who that is yet.

[Echoes]

I was just watching the City Council live stream, and the matter of Ken Achs purchasing the lane between his property at 2nd and 22nd (McDonald's site) and the Subway on 22nd came up. In his remarks, Mr. Achs stated that he has an agreement with the owners of the Subway to incorporate their site into a larger "signature" development on that corner.

The lane closure was approved. Look forward to seeing the proposal for this prominent corner.

[casper]

Originally Posted by Echoes

I was just watching the City Council live stream, and the matter of Ken Achs purchasing the lane between his property at 2nd and 22nd (McDonald's site) and the Subway on 22nd came up. In his remarks, Mr. Achs stated that he has an agreement with the owners of the Subway to incorporate their site into a larger "signature" development on that corner.

The lane closure was approved. Look forward to seeing the proposal for this prominent corner.

Lets hope for something substantial.

The property across the street with the Starbucks is a signature starbucks in the building is the quite nice but it is still a coffee shop.

[Irvin]

HOUSING STARTS - SEPTEMBER

Saskatoon had 84 single family and 84 multiple starts for a total of 168 in Sept.
YTD 1,655 ( down 38% from last year)

Regina had a total of 85 starts in Sept YTD 1,230 (down 28% from last year)

[Echoes]

Originally Posted by casper

Lets hope for something substantial.

The property across the street with the Starbucks is a signature starbucks in the building is the quite nice but it is still a coffee shop.

Achs mentionned that if he was unable to acquire the adjacent lane (allowing him to also incorporate the Subway), he would have built something comparable to the building with the Starbucks in it. But he felt that this corner calls for something more substantial.

[mitchellk12]

Originally Posted by Echoes

Achs mentionned that if he was unable to acquire the adjacent lane (allowing him to also incorporate the Subway), he would have built something comparable to the building with the Starbucks in it. But he felt that this corner calls for something more substantial.

go up....

[prairieguy]

Originally Posted by mitchellk12

go up....

I don't think Meridian will ever construct a highrise...just not their thing. Likely to be a modern looking 3 story building of some sort. I hope I am proven wrong, but they don't have a track record for tall buildings, nor would it really fit in that location.