Regina Construction III

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Did the Hotel Saskatchewan ever have plans in the original build or perhaps after to build a pool/spa addition?

All I can recall was the plan to building an attached parkade to the south.

[BrannyMuffin]

Originally Posted by Dan0myte

I saw they've announced the restaurant going into the new Fairfield Inn will be an English-style Pub and restaurant. I forgot to note the name of it though. Has anyone else seen the sign?

https://www.facebook.com/LondonBelleRegina/?fref=ts

[Stormer]

Tenants have started to move out of the historic Prince Edward Building (old Post Office/City Hall)to make way for the Globe Theater expansion. Nico boutique has unfortunately moved to Southland next to Chapters. Even Beer Bros will be consolidating back into the Northern Bank Building.

[Draftsman]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Tenants have started to move out of the historic Prince Edward Building (old Post Office/City Hall)to make way for the Globe Theater expansion. Nico boutique has unfortunately moved to Southland next to Chapters. Even Beer Bros will be consolidating back into the Northern Bank Building.

What is Globe's plan for all of this space? Are all of the main floor tenants leaving?

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by Draftsman

What is Globe's plan for all of this space? Are all of the main floor tenants leaving?

Yes

. On the “must-have” list for facility improvements are the expansion of the main stage in-the-round seating capacity from 400 to 500 seats, new passenger elevators, improved leg room and sightlines for patrons, a freight elevator so that no one will ever again have to carry grand pianos, steel, or sheets of plywood up the stairs, a larger second stage, more studios to accommodate the more than 500 participants in our annual theatre school programs and significant repairs and upgrades to the exterior of the building so that we no longer have to stop performances in order to catch errant bats or muster bucket brigades to catch water pouring in from the roof.
Last spring we contracted the brilliant minds at P3A Architecture Partnership to prepare a development study that provided us with options for a major renovation of our building. Their vision for the restoration and renovation of the Prince Edward Building is stunning. We hope to share their outstanding work with you and the broader community in the spring of 2015.

http://globetheatrelive.com/news/item

[Drofmab]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Tenants have started to move out of the historic Prince Edward Building (old Post Office/City Hall)to make way for the Globe Theater expansion. Nico boutique has unfortunately moved to Southland next to Chapters. Even Beer Bros will be consolidating back into the Northern Bank Building.

I hope Beer Bros takes advantage of this opportunity. Their space is disjointed. This makes it strange from a customer's point of view (at least 5 distinct spaces: Deli, Dining Room, Pub, Patio, Events Room... plus the kitchen & storage areas); has to be a logistical nightmare for staff (moving between different spaces, keeping an eye on guests, having a public hallway bisecting the business); and staffing must be brutal for management (need to maintain a staff member in each of the areas during opening hours).

If they could get rid of the hallway, that would be a big step in the right direction. Even better would be a complete reno to make the place into essentially one space - using design elements to divide areas off for private bookings, a bar area, etc... think Earl's or The Keg. Both are essentially 2 closely-connected spaces: restaurant & bar.

And despite the fact I go to the Deli, it's never really worked, and I think it got worse after the closure & reno. Alfredo's kitchen/take-out space was typically busy, but the downtown options are more diverse now, so the Deli just doesn't work... and there's very little foot traffic in that area).

[Stormer]

Zoe Boutique is moving to Canterbury

A New Home for ZÖE
October 9, 2016
Lynn Armstrong
After some 20 years in Regina's downtown Old City Hall Mall / Globe Theatre, ZÖE will be moving to its new home at 1732 Badham Blvd, just one block south of College Avenue in a new development called Canterbury Park by Fiorante Homes and Commercial Ltd.





"Moving the store was a big decision, precipitated by several factors," said Lynn Armstrong, new owner since February 2016. "The Globe Theatre's plans to redevelop the building as announced on January 5, 2015 is the main driver behind our decision to move the store. We also wanted to expand our offerings and create a high - service, easily accessible environment."

"The new location is 1360 square feet with approximately 1100 square feet of shopping space, compared to our current 300 square feet of shop-able space in the Old City Hall Mall. In addition, we will have a coffee bar, a washroom, free parking and our own street access."

Nestled in the heart of the city, next to the Heritage buildings on the corner of College Avenue and Broad Street, and across the street from Wascana Park, Canterbury buildings are designed to fit in with the existing Heritage architecture.



"Our new space is designed with a minimalist industrial aesthetic to create a blank canvas that showcases our shoes that will be displayed on our custom built stairways. A door at both ends of the store allows the sunlight can stream in. Over 54 track lights and six general lighting fixtures set against white ceiling and walls, and a high polished concrete floor create a dramatic and awe-inspiring shopping environment."

"The new ZÖE will be on brand with our newly redesigned downtown shoppe, but we are looking forward to developing the space that we originally envisioned, including a shoe library, a floating dressing room and comfortable seating and floor coverings."

ZÖE will be located next to Bonnie's on Badham (Bonnie's of Course, formerly in the Golden Mile for over 20 years), with other great businesses that have relocated to Canterbury, including The Style Academy (formerly Richards Beauty School), Olsen Goldsmiths, Beads Plus, Bach and Beyond, Midwest Laser Centre, The Naked Bean, Bib & Tucker and the Lobby.

[Rodo Regina Lover]

Went by the Stadium yesterday and they were testing the sound system, playing some tunes, from what I heard it sounded awesome!

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Does anyone know the plan or maybe has the design of what the former gas station land will be that is across from the Golden Mile and just north of the Fairfield on South Albert?

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Does anyone know the plan or maybe has the design of what the former gas station land will be that is across from the Golden Mile and just north of the Fairfield on South Albert?

I thought someone had posted it will copy the design of the Co-op on Vic and Prince of Wales.

[brithgob]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

I thought someone had posted it will copy the design of the Co-op on Vic and Prince of Wales.

That's a different location farther south

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Does anyone know the plan or maybe has the design of what the former gas station land will be that is across from the Golden Mile and just north of the Fairfield on South Albert?

Is there construction underway?

[Stormer]

There was a building permit issued last month for an office building at this location at Quance and Windsor Park Road. Does anyone know what this will be?


https://www.google.ca/maps/@50.4429729,-...3g1KuaIaIJV8w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Edit: a Google search reveals this may be for SARM in place of the proposal at 13th and Rose?

On October 23, 2014, SARM signed an Offer to Purchase and Agreement of Purchase and Sale of
Real Property to purchase the premises located at 2301 Windsor Park Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, as the site for a future office building for SARM. The total purchase price for the property is $1,450,000.00. A deposit of $25,000.00 was paid on October 24, 2014 and a further deposit of $55,000 was paid on January 21, 2015 once the buyer’s conditions on the purchase were removed. The balance of the purchase price was paid, in trust, at the closing date of January 30,
2015.

SARM 2014 Annual Report

[Drofmab]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Is there construction underway?

Nope - still remediating (aka: giant hole... OK, the hole's shrinking, so I guess we're getting to the point where it could be developed (or go back to being an eyesore)).

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Is there construction underway?

No. Just remediation. It will be listed for sale when the MOE signs off.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Stormer

There was a building permit issued last month for an office building at this location at Quance and Windsor Park Road. Does anyone know what this will be?


https://www.google.ca/maps/@50.4429729,-...3g1KuaIaIJV8w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Edit: a Google search reveals this may be for SARM in place of the proposal at 13th and Rose?



SARM 2014 Annual Report

That is correct. They are relocating their office there. Personally I think the RMs should be aghast at what they're wasting their money on, but it is the RMs after all so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Treesplease]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

That is correct. They are relocating their office there. Personally I think the RMs should be aghast at what they're wasting their money on, but it is the RMs after all so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Why? are they building a taj mahal?

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Treesplease

Why? are they building a taj mahal?

I don't know the full details at this point. But they don't have to build the Taj Mahal to be wasting their money. Even a basic building will end up costing them 3M+ when all is done.

There is dirt cheap office space all over the city, it's simply unnecessary.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

I don't know the full details at this point. But they don't have to build the Taj Mahal to be wasting their money. Even a basic building will end up costing them 3M+ when all is done.

There is dirt cheap office space all over the city, it's simply unnecessary.

Well the land is $1.5 and the building permit is $3.5 so with soft costs and things not included in the building permit, it is probably over $6 million. Seems crazy to build new in this market.

Here is the proposal they had for Rose Street. Does anyone know if they still own the downtown land?

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

No. Just remediation. It will be listed for sale when the MOE signs off.

With recent changes to laws, buyers can receive much more assurance that they will not be held liable for old contamination if there has been a remediation blessed by the MOE. This should result in a lot more brownfield being re-developed.