Saskatoon Construction III - Page 184

Roquentin · #**3661** Posted **Apr 7, 2022, 2:28 AM**

"Entertainment District" rumblings...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon...ional-campaign-toward-the-deed-1.6409667

https://video.buffer.com/v/624720c8b3f4071f630326cb

FarmerHaight · #**3662** Posted **Apr 7, 2022, 2:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by roryn1

What if… BRT only for the university/SIAST plus a pedestrian walkway. That would be epic- taxpayers would be furious here. It could be built to be LRT ready even !

The difference in cost for a pedestrian bridge vs. a bridge with any vehicle traffic will be significant. Plus, I am not sure a potential LRT crossing should be that far north.

canuck10 · #**3663** Posted **Apr 9, 2022, 3:34 PM**

Looks like this project may proceed. The L shaped parcel for the tower has been subdivided off from the church property, paving the way for council to pass third reading to remove the heritage designation.

https://www.ckom.com/2022/04/08/council-...ent-between-saskatoon-heritage-churches/

casper · #**3664** Posted **Apr 10, 2022, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by canuck10

Looks like this project may proceed. The L shaped parcel for the tower has been subdivided off from the church property, paving the way for council to pass third reading to remove the heritage designation.

https://www.ckom.com/2022/04/08/council-...ent-between-saskatoon-heritage-churches/

I found this comment interesting:

During a council debate in early 2021, Saskatoon Heritage Society president Peggy Sarjeant argued if the parking lot was subdivided, members of the public would not have any additional input into the future project.

That is an odd position for a Heritage society to take. Its focus should be on preserving heritage, not on creating artificial barriers to development of non-heritage property.

Coldrsx · #**3665** Posted **Apr 10, 2022, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Roquentin

"Entertainment District" rumblings...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon...ional-campaign-toward-the-deed-1.6409667

https://video.buffer.com/v/624720c8b3f4071f630326cb

Exciting times; looking forward to seeing what they end up proposing.

SaskE30 · #**3666** Posted **Apr 11, 2022, 5:11 PM**

I'm finally able to disclose this project now that I received the zoning notice in my mailbox (I live in the area). I really hope this project goes ahead as it will really improve at section of the riverbank! But I can tell your right now there will be opposition from the inhabitants of the neighboring Riverwalk and Bridgewater Condos.

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Crisis · #**3667** Posted **Apr 11, 2022, 5:55 PM**

I, too, was waiting for that one to become public. I think it will generate a lot of debate and significant opposition in the neighbourhood. The Escala fight is going to have nothing on this one. Even though there are other multi-storey buildings in the area, this is on an entirely different scale. I like how they show the currently-postponed Highpoint condo in the rendering, so that this one doesn't look quite so domineering.

Does anyone think that S.S. Pacific Imports is code for Baydo?

asdfgh · #**3668** Posted **Apr 11, 2022, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Crisis

I, too, was waiting for that one to become public. I think it will generate a lot of debate and significant opposition in the neighbourhood. The Escala fight is going to have nothing on this one. Even though there are other multi-storey buildings in the area, this is on an entirely different scale. I like how they show the currently-postponed Highpoint condo in the rendering, so that this one doesn't look quite so domineering.

Does anyone think that S.S. Pacific Imports is code for Baydo?

Looks like S.S. Pacific Imports is the Behari family who own EnviroWay and a variety of other businesses, including some in India. So who knows how much development experience they have and/or if they are partnering with others. This could be a life-long legacy project which could explain how ambitious it is.

roryn1 · #**3669** Posted **Apr 11, 2022, 6:44 PM**

… so is downtown moving to Broadway? lol

No way this should be approved unless it’s downtown… this just opens the gateway for 30 story high rises to be built in every neighborhood except downtown lol

Sask.ks · #**3670** Posted **Apr 11, 2022, 8:11 PM**

Here's a link to the rezoning proposal on the City website for those interested: https://www.saskatoon.ca/engage/555-eastlake-avenue-403-12th-street-east

Honestly, I can't see a project of this size getting past the Nutana NIMBYs. On top of that, they're proposing a completely new "high-density mixed use" land use be added to the OCP...seems like quite the bureaucratic hurdle given the scope and importance of the OCP.

I guess we'll see what happens! I'm willing to bet this'll get bogged down in the rezoning process for at least another year. It could end up being a similar situation to Highpoint where approval is granted then the developer never follows through.

Personally, I'm conflicted on this proposal. I love the density/scale of this, but I'd agree with roryn in that it'd be more suitable within the CBD rather than towering over the Nutana/Broadway area.

thebasketballgeek · #**3671** Posted **Apr 11, 2022, 8:28 PM**

Wow that is an impressive scale for Saskatoon especially outside of downtown I mean it could be the tallest building in the city if they use 10ft ceilings. It seems similar to when Winnipeg constructed 55 Nassau and Evergreen Towers in Osborne. I'm not sure how prevalent the NIMBYism was since I wasn't born, but here's how it looks compared to the low/midrises of Osborne VIllage. 55 Nassau is on the left and Evergreen is on the right.

Imo it not only looks well integrated to the area, but it actually enhances the area as it showcases diversity in scale and style. I believe this proposal could provide a similar dynamic.

The NIMBYs will definitely complain about the scale, but the real problem is the questionable cladding choice and frankly horrendous color composition. I also despise the decision to stagger the building, but design is subjective after all.

Roquentin · #**3672** Posted **Apr 11, 2022, 10:02 PM**

I'd love to see it happen. There aren't many good lots for highrises on Sask Crescent, but this is one of them. With Nutana Collegiate right behind it, and the neighborhood already full of apartments, I don't think NIMBYs have a leg to stand on (though they'll make their usual noise, I'm sure). But you know, if I wanted to build a 20-story highrise, I might think about proposing something 30 stories tall. Then, when people complained, I could lop off the top and claim to have compromised!

In all seriousness though, I think it would be a good addition to a pretty dead part of Nutana. I think it's the perfect location for something like this.

That's fantastic news about the Knox Church tower, too!

EarlyByrdProductions · #**3673** Posted **Apr 12, 2022, 3:33 AM**

[QUOTE=SaskE30;9595294]I'm finally able to disclose this project now that I received the zoning notice in my mailbox (I live in the area). I really hope this project goes ahead as it will really improve at section of the riverbank! But I can tell your right now there will be opposition from the inhabitants of the neighboring Riverwalk and Bridgewater Condos.

Hmm. Interesting. So my family lives right next to there.
I mean, it looks like a kid played jenga with some apartment blocks. I'm not totally opposed to the rendering, but the size of it is too much. I'm pro downtown building and having more use of the river built in a smart and strategic way, but don't think this is the best approach. I guess that means they're tearing down that amazing old house behind the park of Nutana (it was near it's end?) and something this size...can the falling riverbank even support it?

zeebra · #**3674** Posted **Apr 12, 2022, 5:07 AM**

If anything the foundations for a building like this will stabilize the riverbank... fingers crossed it sees the light of day

Saskabusher · #**3675** Posted **Apr 12, 2022, 1:50 PM**

This'll send half of Nutana to an early grave

cutchemist42 · #**3676** Posted **Apr 12, 2022, 6:13 PM**

Used to use Darcy Bear community garden and really support this project. Hope Nutana NIMBYs dont ruin this.

I always did wonder about that old house. Always figured it was an expensive lot but whenever I was gardening, it always seemed to have the sketchiest people going in and out.

cutchemist42 · #**3677** Posted **Apr 12, 2022, 6:53 PM**

Edit-accidentally posted twice

EpicPonyTime · #**3678** Posted **Apr 12, 2022, 8:31 PM**

Absolutely love it. Hope the plan emerges from the incoming NIMBY firestorm somewhat intact. I could see it being scaled back significantly.

905er · #**3679** Posted **Apr 12, 2022, 9:47 PM**

dare I say it, but I actually like it. Really like the scale of this project.. The design isn't going to blow your socks off but the staggered blocks of this building will provide at least some visual interest. I think this is great for Saskatoon.. and an improvement from those baydo towers currently u/c.

domthic · #**3680** Posted **Apr 14, 2022, 12:47 AM**

I always imagined the future of our skyline having all the tallest buildings on the downtown side of the river to make a nice cluster but I am still in favor of new developments wherever including this one.