Regina Construction IV - Page 2

Draftsman · #1 Posted **May 8, 2021, 10:13 PM**

Great job, one_brick_at_a_time! That looks awesome!

BrannyMuffin · #2 Posted **May 8, 2021, 10:14 PM**

That would be wonderful. I was trying to figure out why the new signs at the casino were so blah compared to the old ones. Aside from the classic look that suits the building, there was more dimension and movement in the old one which is something I love. It feels more engaging.

Draftsman · #3 Posted **May 8, 2021, 10:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrannyMuffin

That would be wonderful. I was trying to figure out why the new signs at the casino were so blah compared to the old ones. Aside from the classic look that suits the building, there was more dimension and movement in the old one which is something I love. It feels more engaging.

LOL @ 'new' signs at the casino! What a joke. So out of place on a historic property.

Casino Regina's motto might as well be 'Taking even more of your money for the provincial coffers, without giving you any fun'

one_brick_at_a_time · #4 Posted **May 8, 2021, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Draftsman

LOL @ 'new' signs at the casino! What a joke. So out of place on a historic property.

Casino Regina's motto might as well be 'Taking even more of your money for the provincial coffers, without giving you any fun'

Yeah, the previous Casino Regina signs with the flashing bulbs and the style was way more in line with the historical design and class. Disappointment regarding the new ones. Cheap.

BrannyMuffin · #5 Posted **May 9, 2021, 1:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Yeah, the previous Casino Regina signs with the flashing bulbs and the style was way more in line with the historical design and class. Disappointment regarding the new ones. Cheap.

Huge waste of money.

TMB14 · #6 Posted **May 10, 2021, 1:42 AM**

It appears preliminary construction has begun on the McDonald's located inside Evraz Place. Obviously, not that exciting but it's some kind of update.

I did get a quick photo of the 13th/Elphinstone building.

Like I've said previously and echoing others, the stucco looks bad. The colour scheme is ugly and it's really disappointing that something so bland would go in such a beautiful neighbourhood. No signage in regards to tenants as of yet.

one_brick_at_a_time · #7 Posted **May 10, 2021, 2:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by TMB14

It appears preliminary construction has begun on the McDonald's located inside Evraz Place. Obviously, not that exciting but it's some kind of update.

I did get a quick photo of the 13th/Elphinstone building.

Like I've said previously and echoing others, the stucco looks bad. The colour scheme is ugly and it's really disappointing that something so bland would go in such a beautiful neighbourhood. No signage in regards to tenants as of yet.

Reminds me of the famed Broad Street Crossing (with the ugliest mural).

I’m guessing the developer is saying F-U to the cathedral area folks that didn’t want the original 4 storey proposal which would have looked so much better. This is so sad.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...ttee-1.3669659

The group, Protect Cathedral, is pissed I’m sure.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...ding-1.3412915

blacktrojan3921 · #8 Posted **May 10, 2021, 8:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

Reminds me of the famed Broad Street Crossing (with the ugliest mural).

I’m guessing the developer is saying F-U to the cathedral area folks that didn’t want the original 4 storey proposal which would have looked so much better. This is so sad.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...ttee-1.3669659

The group, Protect Cathedral, is pissed I’m sure.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...ding-1.3412915

In fairness, I would probably have done the same thing if I was in the developer's shoes. The Cathedral community really squandered such a good thing over something so trivial in my personal opinion, so it makes sense for them to get something so hideous as karmic retribution.

McBean · #9 Posted **May 10, 2021, 2:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by TMB14

It appears preliminary construction has begun on the McDonald's located inside Evraz Place. Obviously, not that exciting but it's some kind of update.

I did get a quick photo of the 13th/Elphinstone building.

Like I've said previously and echoing others, the stucco looks bad. The colour scheme is ugly and it's really disappointing that something so bland would go in such a beautiful neighbourhood. No signage in regards to tenants as of yet.

Is that ever ugly. Complete strike out for that building.

Draftsman · #10 Posted **May 10, 2021, 2:50 AM**

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Is that ever ugly. Complete strike out for that building.

I agree! The building that was originally planned was much better looking than this turd. I would rather have the old buildings that were demolished than 'this' characterless box. It's a shame that we have the (subjectively) beautiful École Connaught Community School across the street. There at least should have been some brick elements that matched, or complemented, the brick on the school.

I hate buildings that are built as cheaply as possible, meaning that any architectural embellishments are omitted

BrutallyDishonest2 · #11 Posted **May 10, 2021, 2:35 AM**

Yes, it's awful. Probably the worst part is the stuccoed dividers between the balconies. However, the neighbourhood sabotaged the whole project. By removing a floor it completely changed the economics of the project so the developer likely went with some of the most long-term economical choices.

The mayor · #12 Posted **May 10, 2021, 3:22 AM**

It would be in my liking that they gave the Regina Planning commission less powers in my opinion they are useless does the city pay for any of these members

BrutallyDishonest2 · #13 Posted **May 10, 2021, 3:25 AM**

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It would be in my liking that they gave the Regina Planning commission less powers in my opinion they are useless does the city pay for any of these members

A) The planning commission literally has no power. It only recommends.
B) The planning commission is unpaid.
C) This specific building didn't require any input from planning commission/council. At 3 stories it was an approved use.
D) This building is the fault of NIMBYs.

The mayor · #14 Posted **May 10, 2021, 3:24 AM**

The McDonald’s and its current form is hideous they should ban stucco from everywhere downtown with a little like the McDonald’s building will be spruced up a bit to make it look half decent

CCF · #15 Posted **May 10, 2021, 3:42 AM**

Wow that's bad.

It's still truly absurd that the original proposal was voted down by Council and had so much opposition. If you can't drive intensification towards your main streets, where else do you expect it to happen/absorb it.

pappcam · #16 Posted **May 10, 2021, 3:13 PM**

Cathedral is such a strange area. It seems massively overvalued or overhyped by its residents but the same residents bitch and complain about developments that would actually add value and some beauty to an older area.

That original proposed development is about 1000x better looking than what was built.

Oh well, you reap what you sow.

jvj · #17 Posted **May 11, 2021, 4:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by pappcam

Cathedral is such a strange area. It seems massively overvalued or overhyped by its residents but the same residents bitch and complain about developments that would actually add value and some beauty to an older area.

That original proposed development is about 1000x better looking than what was built.

Oh well, you reap what you sow.

You absolutelly reap what you sow.

Will be interesting to see if CACA or the Protect Cathedral people decide to comment on the appearance.

As stated, the new three storey design didn't require a DU application and also, the change to just 8 units (all two storey) reduced the parking requirement enough so that the adjacent residential lot wasn't required to meet the stall count.

The 2016 city council was within one vote of approving the original project.
It was defeated 6 votes to 4, while a vote of 5 to 5 would have been treated as an approval.

Voting for:
Murray, Burnett, Flegel, O’Donnell.

Voting against:
Young, Fraser, Hawkins, Bryce, Findura, Fougere.

Draftsman · #18 Posted **May 11, 2021, 3:04 AM**

I took several bags of recycling to the new Sarcan on Gordon Road in Harbour Landing this morning. No complaints about the building meeting its purpose, however, I feel bad for the tenants of the apartments immediately to the west of it. The two buildings are fairly close to each other, and blocks the view from many suites. The view they have is of the back of an industrial, metal-sided building that is so out of place. It's the worst-looking building in all of Harbour Landing! Who wants to be on the back side of a busy recycling centre with the noise, and possibly field mice, that are associated with it? Our city planning still leaves very much to question (like my fellow SSP followers know all too well).

Another turd that is inappropriate for its neighbourhood

BrutallyDishonest2 · #19 Posted **May 11, 2021, 3:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Draftsman

I took several bags of recycling to the new Sarcan on Gordon Road in Harbour Landing this morning. No complaints about the building meeting its purpose, however, I feel bad for the tenants of the apartments immediately to the west of it. The two buildings are fairly close to each other, and blocks the view from many suites. The view they have is of the back of an industrial, metal-sided building that is so out of place. It's the worst-looking building in all of Harbour Landing! Who wants to be on the back side of a busy recycling centre with the noise, and possibly field mice, that are associated with it? Our city planning still leaves very much to question (like my fellow SSP followers know all too well).

Another turd that is inappropriate for its neighbourhood

While I think you are very much overstating the issue here, the city, does have a fetish for industrial zoning now. Practically every subdivision now has industrial zoning included for whatever reason.

pappcam · #20 Posted **May 11, 2021, 2:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Draftsman

I took several bags of recycling to the new Sarcan on Gordon Road in Harbour Landing this morning. No complaints about the building meeting its purpose, however, I feel bad for the tenants of the apartments immediately to the west of it. The two buildings are fairly close to each other, and blocks the view from many suites. The view they have is of the back of an industrial, metal-sided building that is so out of place. It's the worst-looking building in all of Harbour Landing! Who wants to be on the back side of a busy recycling centre with the noise, and possibly field mice, that are associated with it? Our city planning still leaves very much to question (like my fellow SSP followers know all too well).

Another turd that is inappropriate for its neighbourhood

Are you talking about on Parliament? That street is mostly commercial so I'd say that the apartment buildings are more out of place than anything but yeah, the planning that happens in areas that are basically a clean slate to start is pretty brutal all over the city.