Regina Construction III

[BrannyMuffin]

Originally Posted by BrannyMuffin

I posted this in the restaurant thread but I thought I'd put it in here too because it got me thinking, I swear I remember seeing somewhere that a few of the buildings in that area of 11th (between Winnipeg and Broad) had renovations planned, but I don't remember where I heard it and as far as I can tell nothing's really been done. Did I make that all up??

This was bugging me so I did a quick Google search and found these posts:

Originally Posted by DandyUnderworld

Any more information about this:

Development in Heritage: A report from Planning Commission recommends the approval of a proposed mixed-use building at 1440 11th Ave The proposed development would contain space for 3 restaurants, a convenience store, a grocery store and 5 residential units.

http://www.shawnfraser.ca/council_agenda_for_august_29th_2016

Originally Posted by Stormer

Hmm it now appears that the owner is proposing to add a second floor. This building had a second floor 30 years ago but the top floor was demoed after a fire.





To:
His Worship the Mayor
and Members of City Council
My reference number is PRC16-45.
This building is located at 11th Ave, old china town. People never know it is china town because no many Chinese living here or doing business here.
There are 3 Asian food restaurant nearby this building. They are Korean food, Philippine food and Vietnamese food. There is a Hongkong bakery here as well, and a indian food going to open.
I want to have another 2 aisan food here, Chinese food and Japanese food. To make it as a Asian food street. People will surely like it.
The second floor I would like to build 5 apartments. There is a bus stop in front of our building and many restaurant. It is very close to downtown.
Those 5 apartments will available for sell and rent. Young couples who works in Downtown will like to have a apartment here.
This building will be a Chinese style building as the picture showing. The windows and the edge of the roof will be Chinese style.
I would like to start from this building to let people kno

know here is a China town or an Asian town.

I will be able to answer any questions that City Council may have and please attach a copy of the

graphic with the agenda.

Thanks

Bo Chen

Ottawa Street Side 1967:



Current: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/1770+Ot...08665c99!8m2!3d50.4504467!4d-104.6005638

This might be what I was thinking about. It's been a little while since I was down there, but I don't think they've done anything yet?

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Went to the Southland Cineplex this past week. I was pleased with the new chairs. Extremely comfortable, though sadly only the legs raise up and the back does not recline. But still absolutely better than before. They just need to get new signage (the outside is brutal, faded and doesnt fully turn on), renovate the bathrooms and paint the interior lobby and hall to the theatres as it is so 1990's.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by BrannyMuffin

This was bugging me so I did a quick Google search and found these posts:




This might be what I was thinking about. It's been a little while since I was down there, but I don't think they've done anything yet?

nothing has been done

[UrbanClimate]

Some interesting info on the CANADA150 sign downtown:

Source: Leader-Post
http://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/ca...a-is-about-celebrating-country-says-city).

"Canada 150 sign in downtown Regina is about celebrating country, says city"

"Across Canada, cities are celebrating the 150th birthday of the country in many different ways. Part of that celebration includes a large three-dimensional sign that has been placed in 19 Canadian cities, including Regina.

The Canada 150 signs were created by the federal government and are modelled after the 3D Toronto sign. In Regina, the sign is located in Victoria Park in the northeast corner at 12th Avenue and Scarth Street.

Most capital cities received one, and a few others that are larger centres in Canada, that are included as well.” Non-capital cities such as Vancouver, Banff, Calgary, Toronto and Niagara Falls, all received signs. Regina is the only location in Saskatchewan to receive a Canada 150 sign.

In Regina, the sign’s location in Victoria Park was chosen because it provided the best opportunity for residents interact with it, which includes taking selfies, something that is highly encouraged.

The sign measures 1.82 metres by 10.97 metres, and weigh more than 2,700 kilograms. At night, each letter is illuminated with coloured lights. The size, lights and three-dimensional attributes of the sign are designed to make it highly noticeable, in order to encourage residents and tourists to interact with it..."




I can attest that the famous TORONTO sign (with City Hall twin towers as backdrop) is hugely popular among tourists and visitors to the city.

Perhaps no coincidence that Regina's sign, which will also be popular, was placed in front of its own twin towers. Anyone have a nighttime pic?

[Rodo Regina Lover]

Is the extension they r working on now going to go all the way to Courtney St?

[Rodo Regina Lover]

Opps the extension of Diefenbaker Dr.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Eventually? Yes. Anytime soon? No.

[UPP]

Originally Posted by UrbanClimate

Some interesting info on the CANADA150 sign downtown:

Source: Leader-Post
http://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/ca...a-is-about-celebrating-country-says-city).

"Canada 150 sign in downtown Regina is about celebrating country, says city"

"Across Canada, cities are celebrating the 150th birthday of the country in many different ways. Part of that celebration includes a large three-dimensional sign that has been placed in 19 Canadian cities, including Regina.

The Canada 150 signs were created by the federal government and are modelled after the 3D Toronto sign. In Regina, the sign is located in Victoria Park in the northeast corner at 12th Avenue and Scarth Street.

Most capital cities received one, and a few others that are larger centres in Canada, that are included as well.” Non-capital cities such as Vancouver, Banff, Calgary, Toronto and Niagara Falls, all received signs. Regina is the only location in Saskatchewan to receive a Canada 150 sign.

In Regina, the sign’s location in Victoria Park was chosen because it provided the best opportunity for residents interact with it, which includes taking selfies, something that is highly encouraged.

The sign measures 1.82 metres by 10.97 metres, and weigh more than 2,700 kilograms. At night, each letter is illuminated with coloured lights. The size, lights and three-dimensional attributes of the sign are designed to make it highly noticeable, in order to encourage residents and tourists to interact with it..."




I can attest that the famous TORONTO sign (with City Hall twin towers as backdrop) is hugely popular among tourists and visitors to the city.

Perhaps no coincidence that Regina's sign, which will also be popular, was placed in front of its own twin towers. Anyone have a nighttime pic?

Amsterdam also has at least 2 big signs that say IAMSTERDAM that are extremely popular. Not sure which came first.

[Stormer]

Tower crane at SaskTel on Lorne.

[Stormer]

https://twitter.com/ReginaDowntown/status/879426920399622144

[SkydivePilot]

^^^^ Great shot Stormer!!!! ^^^^

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Tower crane at SaskTel on Lorne.

Crane for Namerind? One or two?

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Crane for Namerind? One or two?

If Namerind actually happens, I would suspect they might need 2?

[thefourthtower]

http://heritageregina.ca/wp-content/uplo...house-09-21-February-2017-Korvemaker.pdf

An Outstanding Saskatchewan Industrial Building
 From an architectural and engineering perspective, the Robert Simpson Company
Warehouse reflects some of the best early 20th century industrial design, as emanating
from the internationally recognized Chicago architect N. Max Dunning. The building
also incorporates the highly effective reinforced concrete principles primarily developed
by another well-known internationally-acclaimed American architect, Albert Kahn, who
was also responsible for designing the General Motors complex in Regina (erected in
1928 at 8th Avenue and Winnipeg Street).
 The eight-storey Simpson’s Warehouse – the largest of its kind in Saskatchewan during
the early years of the 20th century – helped demonstrate the economic viability of
Regina’s Warehouse District. It consequently attracted other businesses to the area, not
only at the outset but throughout the rest of the century.

Great back ground on the Sears ware house on broad street , cool pictures

[thefourthtower]

http://globalnews.ca/news/3557571/regina-executive-business-confidence-at-an-all-time-high-report/
Regina executive business confidence at an all-time high: report David Baxter joined the Global Regina news team in August 2015.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Crane for Namerind? One or two?

Crane is for SaskTel Lorne Street recladding.

[Stormer]

another render of the City Square Plaza pavilion:




Pretty pedestrian.

Anyone else concerned about the 3 legged, headless zombie?

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by thefourthtower

http://heritageregina.ca/wp-content/uplo...house-09-21-February-2017-Korvemaker.pdf

An Outstanding Saskatchewan Industrial Building
 From an architectural and engineering perspective, the Robert Simpson Company
Warehouse reflects some of the best early 20th century industrial design, as emanating
from the internationally recognized Chicago architect N. Max Dunning. The building
also incorporates the highly effective reinforced concrete principles primarily developed
by another well-known internationally-acclaimed American architect, Albert Kahn, who
was also responsible for designing the General Motors complex in Regina (erected in
1928 at 8th Avenue and Winnipeg Street).
 The eight-storey Simpson’s Warehouse – the largest of its kind in Saskatchewan during
the early years of the 20th century – helped demonstrate the economic viability of
Regina’s Warehouse District. It consequently attracted other businesses to the area, not
only at the outset but throughout the rest of the century.

Great back ground on the Sears ware house on broad street , cool pictures

You know this is complete BS when they say this: "it is a building ideally designed for rehabilitation into much-needed housing in Regina." The building does not lend itself to condos even slightly. The floor plate is waaaay to big.

It just goes to show you can get consultants to say anything.

[Missinglink]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

You know this is complete BS when they say this: "it is a building ideally designed for rehabilitation into much-needed housing in Regina." The building does not lend itself to condos even slightly. The floor plate is waaaay to big.

It just goes to show you can get consultants to say anything.

When you make a statement like " The building does not lend itself to condos even slightly. The floor plate is waaaay to big". What do you base that on, your professional background? Many similar and even larger have been converted in Chicago as a example.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by Missinglink

When you make a statement like " The building does not lend itself to condos even slightly. The floor plate is waaaay to big". What do you base that on, your professional background? Many similar and even larger have been converted in Chicago as a example.

I have to agree with Brutally. There is little market in Regina for warehouse condo units that are either gigantic or very narrow and deep. In both cases with few windows.