Regina Construction IV

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

63% of Regina households live in a detached house. It's the majority, but we have to stop pretending it's 90%. 25% live in an apartment building. Those numbers were 67% and 24% in the 2006 census.

We continue to lose young people to Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary. Those cities offer the urban lifestyle and amenities that people want, but cannot find here. I can point to dozens of people I personally know that had work here, wanted to stay here, but did not because Regina lacked the urban lifestyle they sought.

We lose young people to Saskatoon too, largely due to neighbourhoods like Nutana and Riverside.

The inner city midrise/ highrise explosion in Saskatoon is enough proof that the demand is there in small prairie cities, it is just not being met in Regina.

Couldn't agree with this more. I'm always envious when I go to Saskatoon. It's hands down much better for someone looking for more of an urban lifestyle. I'd seriosuly consider moving if I didn't have my mortgage mostly paid and have kids starting university right away!

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

I'd probably still be in Saskatoon if I hadn't went for the cheap, detached house in Warman, and proceeded to fall into depression from the isolation and bleakness of suburban hell, only to sell and go back to Regina. If I was smarter and less impulsive, I would have waited and bought something in Nutana. Then I would be posting mostly in the Saskatoon threads, annoying people there

WARNING, POLITICAL RANT INCOMING. READ AT YOUR OWN PERIL

It's clear there are posters here who are either too old and/or too far removed from reality, or personally benefit from the things that make our city worse off. Sadly those sentiments control a majority of city council, resulting in this mess of a city we now have. Whether people like it or not, and I can't believe I have to keep mentioning it, but politics directly effects construction and development in our city, especially with us being a government town. We have a provincial government who is hell bent on under-funding and destroying the public service and our Crowns, and it shows in the lack of investment in our capital city. Our city council and mayor are too craven to fight them, because most are likely supporters of them and follow the same values. Private interests is not going to save us and the capital city of the province will continue to follow the same trajectory of the public service, until voters finally realize these governments are only serving the interests of a small, privileged segment of the population. As much as I'm not a fan of Trudeau, federal funding has been a shining light in otherwise dark clouds.

Haha! Too bad we don't have a Nutana in Regina. Anything nice in Cathedral has a crumbling basement or needs $100,000 or so in upgrades and we all know what happens when someone tries to build decent lowrise residential on 13th. That's why I'm so excited by the proposed rental building on College and Broad to hopefully bring more young creative people to the city centre. We seriously considered a semi-detached place on Badham but that will make more sense once the kids leave home if they ever do! I ended up in the "suburban hell" of the Towns on Keller Ave. It's suprsingly much more of a complete walkable neighbourhood than my old place on 17th Ave E. however.

[sask1982]

Originally Posted by gecho111

Pinkie Road bridge construction should start early in the new year. If I see them drilling piles through the ice I'll take a picture.



I still had the tender doc saved, looks like driven steel piles, one pier in the water. Which ought to be good for a Reddit, "Does anyone hear that banging noise?" thread. The wider columns in the picture are test bore results, not piles.

Are these pylons suggesting the new bridge will be west of the current one, meaning road realignment? Thanks for the update!

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

I’m in “new” Lakeview and I like it. 15 min walk from Wascana. 10 min bus to and from downtown. Kinsmen park within walking distance.

The Towns could be worse. I’m often in that area for yoga classes at Oxygen. Getting out there is a PITA, however.

One thing I wanted to add to my rant was the effect on disposable incomes in the city a lack of funding for the public service has. Forcing public servants to take lower than inflation raises, while failing to grow the workforce, has a severe effect on the economy and I don’t see enough talking about it. We focus so much on bringing money here via tourism, yet we forget about the people who live here. An Amazon warehouse won’t help our struggling small businesses when those wages barely pay for rent and groceries. When people have money to spend, that’s when developments happen and the city thrives.

Totally agree with that in regards to the public service. And yes, the Towns could be much worse. I can bike or take a single bus to work at the u of R in less than a half hour and can walk to Save On, Dr/Dentist, the gym, Sandra Schmirler. RPL, Brewed Awakening (soon also Everyday Kitchen!) etc. etc. There's a ton of parks nearby. Believe it or not, it's pretty close to a 15 minute community, for my needs anyway. It could be even beyyer if council didn't accomodate regressive zoning ammenments and density shenanigans of course. Obviously doesn't have the charm of a Lakeview either.

[gecho111]

Originally Posted by sask1982

Are these pylons suggesting the new bridge will be west of the current one, meaning road realignment? Thanks for the update!

The Pinkie Road rebuild, which I also still had the tender saved for shows the road realignment. I'm sure the people that live there will appreciate the extra buffer from the road. The road rebuild was supposed to happen last year but the construction tender got cancelled for unspecified reasons. A bidder probably asked question that made the city realize additional engineering work was required.

When I drove past there this morning a guy was flooding the ice again. Having a paved shoulder on Pinkie will be great for cycling. I usually take the bypass instead when Pinkie is busy because riding in a continuous cloud of dust is no fun. Now if only the city would put on a shoulder on 9th N between Winnipeg Street and MacDonald which is one of the fastest ways to bike to the east end from the NW. I cut through the industrial area, then carry my bike over the tracks into Glencairn.

[skphc08]

Originally Posted by cityboy

Couldn't agree with this more. I'm always envious when I go to Saskatoon. It's hands down much better for someone looking for more of an urban lifestyle. I'd seriosuly consider moving if I didn't have my mortgage mostly paid and have kids starting university right away!

Disagree on the urban lifestyle. Saskatoon suffers from more traffic and sprawl than Regina. It is decidedly suburban rather than urban in both cities.

I'm not envious going to Saskatoon. I've lived in both cities for more than ten years each and whatever you like in Saskatoon can generally be found in Regina.

[gecho111]

The summer 2023 road construction tenders are starting to roll out. The first one includes McCarthy from Sherwood to 9th N, Lewvan from 11th Ave to Regina Ave, Mikkelson from Dorothy to McCarthy. All seem to have median, curb and sidewalk replacements so they'll stretch it out ALL summer.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by gecho111

The summer 2023 road construction tenders are starting to roll out. The first one includes McCarthy from Sherwood to 9th N, Lewvan from 11th Ave to Regina Ave, Mikkelson from Dorothy to McCarthy. All seem to have median, curb and sidewalk replacements so they'll stretch it out ALL summer.

Just one summer? Winnipeg St. overpass took 2.5 years. I assume the Ring Road will be bad again this summer. I saw something about adding a 3rd lane?

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

Oh man, I wish our Brewed Awakening made the same sandwiches that yours does. I'm glad there's still some local diamonds in the rough.

There really are some good local options. I just wish more people appreciated them over Tim Horton's etc. I'll be honest, I used to love Tim's coffee growing up in Ontario but it's a pretty bleak experience these days. If I want a basic coffee and a doughnut I'll go to Country Corner!

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by skphc08

Disagree on the urban lifestyle. Saskatoon suffers from more traffic and sprawl than Regina. It is decidedly suburban rather than urban in both cities.

I'm not envious going to Saskatoon. I've lived in both cities for more than ten years each and whatever you like in Saskatoon can generally be found in Regina.

Fair points. But you have to admit, 13th ain't Broadway and 11th pales compared to 20th etc. etc. At least downtown Saskatoon feels like it is moving in the right direction.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Originally Posted by cityboy

There really are some good local options. I just wish more people appreciated them over Tim Horton's etc. I'll be honest, I used to love Tim's coffee growing up in Ontario but it's a pretty bleak experience these days. If I want a basic coffee and a doughnut I'll go to Country Corner!

Country Corner are the best doughnuts for me.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by cityboy

Fair points. But you have to admit, 13th ain't Broadway and 11th pales compared to 20th etc. etc. At least downtown Saskatoon feels like it is moving in the right direction.

Regina is a city built for vehicles, not for people, and our downtown reflects that.

Have we had a summer without construction on McCarthy in the last 5 years? It seems like that's perpetually under repair.

[cityboy]

Originally Posted by stealthgirl

regina is a city built for vehicles, not for people, and our downtown reflects that.

Originally Posted by stealthgirl

have we had a summer without construction on mccarthy in the last 5 years? It seems like that's perpetually under repair.

100%!

[StealthGirl]

Too many people think electric cars are here to save the world, but in reality, they are here to save the auto industry.

I'd like to see the city put some focus on core services and day to day running of the city instead of putting all the focus on big shiny stuff that will bring tourists. They are driving people to the bedroom communities. Not good for our tax base. Something has to change.

[thebasketballgeek]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

WARNING, POLITICAL RANT INCOMING. READ AT YOUR OWN PERIL

It's clear there are posters here who are either too old and/or too far removed from reality, or personally benefit from the things that make our city worse off. Sadly those sentiments control a majority of city council, resulting in this mess of a city we now have. Whether people like it or not, and I can't believe I have to keep mentioning it, but politics directly effects construction and development in our city, especially with us being a government town. We have a provincial government who is hell bent on under-funding and destroying the public service and our Crowns, and it shows in the lack of investment in our capital city. Our city council and mayor are too craven to fight them, because most are likely supporters of them and follow the same values. Private interests is not going to save us and the capital city of the province will continue to follow the same trajectory of the public service, until voters finally realize these governments are only serving the interests of a small, privileged segment of the population. As much as I'm not a fan of Trudeau, federal funding has been a shining light in otherwise dark clouds.

Oh man I could copy this rant word for word and apply it to our situation in Winnipeg. It hurts even more considering our current provincial governments mantra is too alienate 60% of the provinces population to appease our rural base and old money. The worst part is that a not so significant minority of people within Winnipeg’s city limits are completely brainwashed and would rather blame Trudeau for all of our problems. I have a feeling that segment also exists in Regina which is why the Sask party has been able to stay in power for so long.

Keep fighting the good fight tho it’s long overdue for a more vocal opinion from the left in the prairies!

[gecho111]

I think electric bikes could make a big difference. They let you go a reasonable difference, at a reasonable speed, and you can keep you exertion low enough that you won't sweat. For how much they cost I'd definitely want a secure parking option anywhere I had to leave one.

[StealthGirl]

So much hate for bikes. My friends with ebikes in Regina speak highly of them. But there is such animosity toward anything that might reduce the number of vehicles on the road (transit/bikes/e-bikes/active transportation).

[pappcam]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

So much hate for bikes. My friends with ebikes in Regina speak highly of them. But there is such animosity toward anything that might reduce the number of vehicles on the road (transit/bikes/e-bikes/active transportation).

Who hates bikes? Do you think people that don't ride bikes as their main mode of transportation hate bikes? Do you think people hate buses too just because they don't ride them all the time?

Seems like a really weird thing to say out of the blue.

[Dougler306]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

You know it. I won't condemn most of them but unfortunately its rather hard to de-program people and it will likely take a major disaster to convince people to re-think things. I won't give up though, because that's not the type of person I am.



Thanks for the kind words. Right back at you. Solidarity, friend.

If that don't sound like a goverment who is Hell bent on controlling its population at all costs than idduno what is.. DE PROGRAM people....have a disaster so they can RE THINK...If that's your solution on the left to meet people in the middle, ill gladly stay on the right and you can Re program yourself lol.

And they call conservatives conspiracy theorists...Jesus

[skphc08]

Originally Posted by cityboy

Fair points. But you have to admit, 13th ain't Broadway and 11th pales compared to 20th etc. etc. At least downtown Saskatoon feels like it is moving in the right direction.

I do agree with you on the 13th/Broadway comparison. 13th should be so much more by now, given what can happen in other cities, including Saskatoon.

I'm not sure I follow your 11th/20th comparison though. Are you referring to the segments exclusively in the CBDs? I would have thought the relevant parts are 11th in the CBD but 20th to the west of Idylwyld. If so, this is not exactly apples to apples, and I am not sure how useful of a comparison it is.