Saskatoon Construction II

[mitchellk12]

Spoke with one of the women in Northparie. regarding the City Centre Towers

She said a decision will be made in march, i emailed her a while back and they were just finalizing the designs. And now with her mentioning that announcement, to me its a go ahead.

with parcel Y, i asked about the other 2 towers, and there hasnt been any word on the office tower and condo, but i tried asking if they are planning to keep the original designs and height for the condo, but she hasnt received any info on that.

lets just hope as the story says, the condo will soon follow after the hotel ( hopefully staying at the 95m height ) id even go higher for the condo .

[Echoes]

Microbrewery owners hope to bring brewpub concept to Riversdale

CHRIS MORIN, SASKATOON STARPHOENIX
Published on: February 19, 2016 | Last Updated: February 19, 2016 9:00 PM CST

A brew pub could be opening in Saskatoon’s revitalized Riversdale neighbourhood as early as next year if city council gives a small microbrewery the thumbs up.

The owners of Saskatoon’s 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Company hope to replicate the success of tap houses found on the west coast with a tavern located on 20th Street.

Having gathered support from the local business improvement district (BID) and the community association to build the tavern, the microbrewery will seek approval from city council at a meeting in March. Co-owners Shawn Moen and Garrett Pederson want to have the doors of the new drinking hole open as early as 2017.

“It’s going to be a long road before the taps are flowing, but we wouldn’t be doing this unless we were optimistic that it could happen,” Moen said.

Having operated a retail space next to the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market, the owners of the small microbrewery say that they would like to stay in the neighbourhood.

Moen said the resurgence of Riversdale is similar to what he has seen happen in East Vancouver, and he hopes to be a part of the fabric that’s already developing.

“This neighbourhood is in the thick of where we are seeing a lot of vibrancy,” he said. “We have roots here.”

Ward 2 Coun. Pat Lorje said she anticipates the tavern will likely get approval, adding she has heard from similarly-minded businesses that are lining up to get into the neighbourhood.

“This is one of those happy instances when residents and the businesses are both in agreement,” Lorje said of the tavern application.

“I think it is quite wonderful rejuvenation.”

While the neighbourhood has seen a variety of new businesses opening in the past few years, Moen said the brew pub is a new concept to Riversdale.

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http://thestarphoenix.com/business/local...e-to-bring-brewpub-concept-to-riversdale

[Echoes]

Metro area cracks 300K despite slowing growth

SEAN TREMBATH, SASKATOON STARPHOENIX
Published on: February 19, 2016 | Last Updated: February 19, 2016 5:57 PM CST

Saskatoon has cracked a population milestone, despite a deceleration of its growth rate.

A recent Statistics Canada report puts the population of the Saskatoon Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) — which includes bedroom communities such as Warman, Martensville, Dundurn and Dalmeny — at 304,975, the first time it has surpassed 300,000.

“It’s certainly a milestone,” Mayor Don Atchison said Friday. “What it does really is reinforces the importance of our continued work on the plan for growth for our region.”

The statistical report uses census data to estimate population numbers as of July 1 over the past five years. The 2014 estimate for the CMA was 298,932, so the increase to 304,975 represents 2.02 per cent growth since then.

That’s the lowest year-to-year growth rate in the five years covered by the report. Atchison said given the overall state of the economy around the world, the growth numbers are good regardless of the reduction.

“If you asked most regions, ‘If you were growing at two per cent, what would that mean to you?’ They would tell you they would have a very healthy economy,” he said.

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http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/metro-area-cracks-300k-despite-slowing-growth

[Morogolus]

The Co-op grocery store on 8th is being torn down and the home centre down the street is moving into that location. There will be no mixed use of any kind. Expect more of the same but with a shiny new building. City council loves to blow smoke about this move towards densifcation projects but in reality does very little to promote it or do anything really.

Has anyone heard any chatter regarding the civic election and who is going to run other than that soccer mom? I think Atch has done some good for the city but it's time for a change. Would love for some actual decent opponents to step up and run against him. This would also get people out to vote since it doesn't seem he has much support anymore. It's like Atch has been the only real option the last couple of elections.

[jigglysquishy]

Originally Posted by Morogolus

The Co-op grocery store on 8th is being torn down and the home centre down the street is moving into that location. There will be no mixed use of any kind. Expect more of the same but with a shiny new building. City council loves to blow smoke about this move towards densifcation projects but in reality does very little to promote it or do anything really.

Has anyone heard any chatter regarding the civic election and who is going to run other than that soccer mom? I think Atch has done some good for the city but it's time for a change. Would love for some actual decent opponents to step up and run against him. This would also get people out to vote since it doesn't seem he has much support anymore. It's like Atch has been the only real option the last couple of elections.

There's talk Charlie Clark and Lenore Swynstyn are both running.

[circle33]

Tom Wolfe was a pretty decent opponent in 2012. He came damn close too (47% of the vote) considering her came out of nowhere. I think more than a few people would like to see him have another go.

[prairieguy]

Originally Posted by Morogolus

The Co-op grocery store on 8th is being torn down and the home centre down the street is moving into that location. There will be no mixed use of any kind. Expect more of the same but with a shiny new building. City council loves to blow smoke about this move towards densifcation projects but in reality does very little to promote it or do anything really.

This is exactly what I was talking about in a few posts back and even referenced the Co-op site as an example of the city likely NOT implementing any of its "big forward thinking talk"....and wasting an opportunity to actualize their vision on a large piece of 8th street property.

Yes....I know that they do not have all of the bylaws and criteria in place or passed by council, but I would like to think our planning department can exercise some influence on how our city is developed! Brutal....

[dsmmace]

Pretty sure Federated knows what they are doing. Do you know the structural integrity of that existing 8th Street Coop, maybe it needs to be torn down? Maybe the new building will closer to 8th street and put the building supplies out back. Support your local store that has invested heavily in Western Canada.

Did you know that the other Coop Homecenter is on leased land? Maybe that old grocery store will be torn down for something more suited to that location.

[prairieguy]

Hey man....I am coop member, so it not specific criticism of their intent. Its just that for the last several years, our senior city planners have been talking about their "plans" for 8th street as a RBT corridor with more density and mixed use; changing the nature of the builds (as you point out) to have commercial and residential closer to street with parking behind. For this to happen...ANY opportunity for redevelopment will need to conform to this vision and if it doesn't fit, then they need to look elsewhere in the city (i.e. suburbs).

I just find it disappointing that there are still no "teeth" to this great vision for 8th street, but who knows....maybe Fed Coop will build something spectacular to start the ball rolling!!

[dsmmace]

That sounds exciting, last I heard this was going to be a 3 phase build, but that was a long time ago.

Originally Posted by mitchellk12

Spoke with one of the women in Northparie. regarding the City Centre Towers

She said a decision will be made in march, i emailed her a while back and they were just finalizing the designs. And now with her mentioning that announcement, to me its a go ahead.

with parcel Y, i asked about the other 2 towers, and there hasnt been any word on the office tower and condo, but i tried asking if they are planning to keep the original designs and height for the condo, but she hasnt received any info on that.

lets just hope as the story says, the condo will soon follow after the hotel ( hopefully staying at the 95m height ) id even go higher for the condo .

[mitchellk12]

Originally Posted by dsmmace

That sounds exciting, last I heard this was going to be a 3 phase build, but that was a long time ago.

Thats true. We all know the hotel just got announced....now is it 18months from when the shovel goes in....or 18 months as of 3 weeks ago when the announcement was made.

Either way...hotel going up gives hope for once.

Speaking of elections....i do agree atch has to go. As well as the whole council. Not ambitious enough for the type of growth were having

[jigglysquishy]

Originally Posted by prairieguy

This is exactly what I was talking about in a few posts back and even referenced the Co-op site as an example of the city likely NOT implementing any of its "big forward thinking talk"....and wasting an opportunity to actualize their vision on a large piece of 8th street property.

Yes....I know that they do not have all of the bylaws and criteria in place or passed by council, but I would like to think our planning department can exercise some influence on how our city is developed! Brutal....

They actually have zero influence without legislature to support them. Until Growing Forward is passed it has zero weight legally. In fact, most of what its proposing is not even legally possible now.

Planning has to adhere to provincial law above all else. And there are no bylaws or policies from GF implemented so they have to strictly adhere to the old (current) rules.

It's unfortunate timing, but there's zero anyone outside City Council can do.

[TheCricket]

Do we know where the Gamma Dynacare is going? Moving or closing? Do we know when the old Co-op is coming down? I know Canadian Blood Services is moving from downtown to 8th across the street from the the old Co-op, behind the A&W. That move is apparently happening in July of this year last I heard.

Originally Posted by Morogolus

The Co-op grocery store on 8th is being torn down and the home centre down the street is moving into that location. There will be no mixed use of any kind. Expect more of the same but with a shiny new building. City council loves to blow smoke about this move towards densifcation projects but in reality does very little to promote it or do anything really.

Has anyone heard any chatter regarding the civic election and who is going to run other than that soccer mom? I think Atch has done some good for the city but it's time for a change. Would love for some actual decent opponents to step up and run against him. This would also get people out to vote since it doesn't seem he has much support anymore. It's like Atch has been the only real option the last couple of elections.

[Morogolus]

Originally Posted by TheCricket

Do we know where the Gamma Dynacare is going? Moving or closing? Do we know when the old Co-op is coming down? I know Canadian Blood Services is moving from downtown to 8th across the street from the the old Co-op, behind the A&W. That move is apparently happening in July of this year last I heard.

They are actually planning to start construction in the fall with it opening sometime in 2018. No idea where Gamma Dynacare is going, but all the businesses are moving out there and the car wash is being torn down. I heard all this from one of the employees of the home centre.

[dsmmace]

I am not aware North Prairie announced anything about their hotel partner, unless you are thinking of the River Landing ALT Hotel project?

Originally Posted by mitchellk12

Thats true. We all know the hotel just got announced....now is it 18months from when the shovel goes in....or 18 months as of 3 weeks ago when the announcement was made.

Either way...hotel going up gives hope for once.

Speaking of elections....i do agree atch has to go. As well as the whole council. Not ambitious enough for the type of growth were having

[Stormer]

P3 schools webcams:


http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/edu...ools-project-webcams/saskatoon-evergreen

[prairieguy]

Originally Posted by TheCricket

Do we know where the Gamma Dynacare is going? Moving or closing?

I believe I had heard a rumour that Dynacare was going to be opening a lab location in Market Mall. Perhaps that is the "relocation" of the coop one?

[The Bess]

That's great thanks for link, that's alot of schools in the Saskatoon area going up at the same time

[dsmmace]

There are two other non-P3 Schools under construction at the same time as the P3 project.

I believe the first slab out of all the projects was poured at the Evergreen School on Tuesday, I believe that one is the farthest along in it's schedule.

[Echoes]

Cool to see the school webcams! But man, are these ever bland, cookie cutter, soul-crushing designs. Not that I was expecting much with this mass-produced P3 model.