Regina Construction III

[yveseluj]

Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Any update on that south of airport new hotel?

Exterior is done, all interior work now. It's a Meridian Hotel.

I'm more curious what's going up right beside the apartments further west on Parliament.

[PhotoJim]

Originally Posted by UPP

Not concerning this post, but weather is and will be a real impediment to walking or cycling to work in Regina in the winter. It is simply impractical for most people in the winter. 5 young(ish) people on an internet message board can say it's easy and fine, whatever. Not so much though for a 55 year substitute teacher or an immigrant Philippino woman or a 30 year old woman who has to drop her kids off at daycare on her way to work. Gimme a break.

I wasn't arguing. I was just expressing my opinion.

By the way, you're the first person in years to call this 53-year-old insurance broker a "young(ish) person on an [I]nternet message board".

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by UPP

I walk every day as well. I used to run every day but cannot due to injury. Since having children, I drive to work almost every day. I have to. If you've never tried getting from work to the afterschool program then back to the soccer center by 4:45, I'd suggest giving it a go on foot sometime and tell me how you make out.

Not concerning this post, but weather is and will be a real impediment to walking or cycling to work in Regina in the winter. It is simply impractical for most people in the winter. 5 young(ish) people on an internet message board can say it's easy and fine, whatever. Not so much though for a 55 year substitute teacher or an immigrant Philippino woman or a 30 year old woman who has to drop her kids off at daycare on her way to work. Gimme a break.

At any rate, I learned long ago that arguing on a message board is about as fun as hitting your thumb with a hammer. Over and over again. So I'll leave it at that.

I don't think anyone here has or is suggesting that walking and biking is the solution for everyone...only that it needs to be well-supported for those who can use it. The attitude you expressed (anger the some people want other options that you yourself are not able to take part in) is a big part of why change doesn't happen rapidly enough here. There is no future where Regina isn't a car-centric city, but there are possible futures where a big chunk of people could walk, ride, and take public transit where needed, if it works best for them. That is not a threat to the people who prefer to use (or must use) private transportation.

[CCF]

Originally Posted by Festivus

I don't think anyone here has or is suggesting that walking and biking is the solution for everyone...only that it needs to be well-supported for those who can use it. The attitude you expressed (anger the some people want other options that you yourself are not able to take part in) is a big part of why change doesn't happen rapidly enough here. There is no future where Regina isn't a car-centric city, but there are possible futures where a big chunk of people could walk, ride, and take public transit where needed, if it works best for them. That is not a threat to the people who prefer to use (or must use) private transportation.

Exactly. it's about providing options and opportunity.

Right now in Regina, like many Canadian cities, we rely on the private automobile for the most basic of tasks (i.e. going to the convenience store). The private automobile, has its place, just as does transit, walking, cycling - but we don't invest in these forms the same way we do to support car based travel. So we've created a city that demands you drive for even the most basic tasks - "If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"

Also for the other poster - my experience here goes well beyond just posting on the internet...... (plus I'm not that young anymore).

[VANRIDERFAN]

When I lived in Regina (first in the far NW and later in Dieppe) I biked to work as much as possible from the NW and much more when I was in Dieppe due to access to the Wascana Trail system.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by yveseluj

Exterior is done, all interior work now. It's a Meridian Hotel.

I'm more curious what's going up right beside the apartments further west on Parliament.

Is that where the humane society is putting up their new facility? I thought it was supposed to be somewhere along that stretch.

[yveseluj]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Is that where the humane society is putting up their new facility? I thought it was supposed to be somewhere along that stretch.

No, the humane society will be between this building being built and WBM. This building I'm talking about is right up against the apartment buildings.

[jigglysquishy]

Any word on what's going in as shops at 13th and Elphinstone?

[McBean]

Originally Posted by yveseluj

No, the humane society will be between this building being built and WBM. This building I'm talking about is right up against the apartment buildings.

I think the building right up against the Parliament Rental apartments is the new SARCAN .

[UrbanClimate]

An impressive amount of scaffolding on the SaskPower headquarters downtown.

[yveseluj]

Originally Posted by McBean

I think the building right up against the Parliament Rental apartments is the new SARCAN .

That'd be welcome. The nearest one is a ways away on Grant road.

[Stormer]

Former Tartan:

[one_brick_at_a_time]

Looks great!!!

[905er]

Is SaskPower getting a reclad? if so, any renders of what it's going to end up looking like? Always liked the shape of this one.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

SGI Claims Centre South Currently



Proposal









Excited about this. The current building (facade especially) is outdated.

[Draftsman]

Yes, the design of the current structure is nothing special. Keep in mind that this building was designed for a roller rink (Great Skate), one of two that were built by the same company in the city. The other being off Rochdale & Devonshire (?) behind the public library.

The new building looks pretty nice considering its use.

[pappcam]

The old Great Skate. Not sure if redeveloping that building is something that gov't money should be getting spent on. Considering it's location and purpose, an ordinary utilitarian look is fine with me.

[pappcam]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Oh, FFS. SGI is a self-financed Crown corporation that makes this province money. I bet you also complain about how bland “communist” architecture is. This hypocrisy and lowest-common denominator type thinking is getting old.

I see your cheerful personality that adds so much here is shining through.

Not sure what the hell the "communist" bit is other than probably being at the forefront of your mind all the time. I would have thought you'd be railing against anything to do with cars. Actually none of what you said made any sense. Imbibing a little early on a Friday are you?

[one_brick_at_a_time]

It will be a nice update for that property. With the amount of traffic that drives by that building everyday, it is past it’s visual prime. Wondering when the SGI head office will finally be worked on...

Also, how is the 13th Avenue Sobey’s liquor coming along?

[BrutallyDishonest2]

It's important to keep in mind that this is not a claims centre, but an additional suburban office for SGI in direct contravention of the OCP. Everyone should complain to their councillor.