Saskatoon Construction III - Page 206

Roquentin · #**4101** Posted **Jan 1, 2023, 10:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by 4LSaskatoon

Do you have a link to possible north ind. relocation plans? (Thx in advance)

I have no idea how these plans have developed in the last few years, but here are two articles from 2018

https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-ne...buy-city-yards-transform-industrial-area

https://globalnews.ca/news/4425975/administration-committee-reject-city-yards/

and from 2020

https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/saskatoon-city-yards-relocation-planned-for-2028

The 2018 articles are neat relics for their references to Arbutus's proposal to purchase and develop land in the north industrial area. In hindsight, it's probably just as well that the proposal never gained traction (i.e. because of the current relationship between Arbutus and the city). Anyway, moving the city yards seems like a realistic, tangible first step towards any future redevelopment plans, but who knows what will be accomplished in the next decade, let alone the next few years. There are certainly more attractive downtown properties to develop first, especially for residential uses.

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Originally Posted by ninipanini

I think #1 for me is more residential growth in the core, I feel like increased density is the lynchpin to a lot of other exciting developments. I've excitedly watched the new condo/apartments in the Broadway area and am looking forward to the new development on Broadway and 8th. And hopefully a new grocery store... My fingers are crossed that increased density will lead to increased vibrancy of our core neighborhoods and move Saskatoon one little step closer to being a more walkable, sustainable city with more high quality housing in central areas!

BRT will be another interesting one to look out for, as my car turns 22 years old, BRT could make grocery shopping by public transit a viable option and eliminate our last excuse for keeping our car!

The BRT project will be interesting to watch in part because of how it dovetails with the city's corridor plans:

https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/planning/growth-plans/plan-growth/corridor-planning

2023 should be a big year for the development of these plans and the incentives that will help support that kind of densification. Something to watch, for sure.

4LSaskatoon · #**4102** Posted **Jan 1, 2023, 2:46 PM**

https://www.ckom.com/2022/05/11/planning...tchewan-polytechnic-campus-in-saskatoon/

Roquentin · #**4103** Posted **Jan 4, 2023, 10:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by 4LSaskatoon

https://www.ckom.com/2022/05/11/planning...tchewan-polytechnic-campus-in-saskatoon/

I think this article was discussed last May, when it was published. In any case, given that there was a bear spray / meat cleaver (!!!) attack across the street from SIAST last night, that area seems to be clinging to a modicum of decency, even with the closure of the crime-magnet City Centre Inn. Losing the campus is unfortunate for that part of the city, even if the move is overdue.

If it is rebuilt on the university's lands, then their "University Sector Plan" will need an update. When I moved here years ago as a student, one of the jarring things to me about the university was how disconnected it is from the rest of the city. It's its own little island. If SIAST becomes its neighbor, I hope it spurs development plans for the research farms and helps connect the area to the rest of the city.

chrisniel · #**4104** Posted **Jan 6, 2023, 6:11 PM**

Arbutus was granted their appeal on the holding symbol removal for their affordable housing apartment project in Rosewood. Looks like some negotiating still to do but good to see this moving forward again.

https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/arbutus-win...apartment-complex-construction-1.6219468

prairieguy · #**4105** Posted **Jan 6, 2023, 6:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by chrisniel

Arbutus was granted their appeal on the holding symbol removal for their affordable housing apartment project in Rosewood. Looks like some negotiating still to do but good to see this moving forward again.

https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/arbutus-win...apartment-complex-construction-1.6219468

So has this all just been a "🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵 fight" between the City and Arbutus because of Murray Totland being a previous employee of City? Is there some kind of bad blood there???

I am happy for Arbutus. They certainly have taken their fair share of knocks with our city, but must still see the opportunity to succeed here.

CanadianDriverYXE · #**4106** Posted **Jan 11, 2023, 10:41 PM**

Construction Update on 4th Ave across the Delta Hotel.

Echoes · #**4107** Posted **Jan 12, 2023, 1:32 AM**

^ I'm happy to be eating crow with respect to this little project. When it was first proposed I kind of ridiculed it. I still think some of the design choices are a bit kooky but it has a really pleasing scale on that corner. Still curious what the final product will be, but the glass and finishes look decent so far. Anyone hear a rumour that there's a restaurant slated for the first floor?

Echoes · #**4108** Posted **Jan 12, 2023, 1:37 AM**

Statistics Canada's CMA population estimates for 2022 are out: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1710013501

Pleasantly surprised to see Saskatoon so close to the 350K mark.

Roquentin · #**4109** Posted **Jan 12, 2023, 4:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

^ I'm happy to be eating crow with respect to this little project. When it was first proposed I kind of ridiculed it. I still think some of the design choices are a bit kooky but it has a really pleasing scale on that corner. Still curious what the final product will be, but the glass and finishes look decent so far. Anyone hear a rumour that there's a restaurant slated for the first floor?

Hey and in truth, the first round of renders were a bit Star Trek-ish. On reflection though, they'll have great river views, with the church next door. What an improvement over what was there!

905er · #**4110** Posted **Jan 12, 2023, 4:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

Statistics Canada's CMA population estimates for 2022 are out: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1710013501

Pleasantly surprised to see Saskatoon so close to the 350K mark.

love your photo tours! Hope to visit Saskatoon sometime soon... looks like a vibey city!

Echoes · #**4111** Posted **Jan 13, 2023, 4:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by 905er

love your photo tours! Hope to visit Saskatoon sometime soon... looks like a vibey city!

Thank you! Make sure you visit in summer...

Echoes · #**4112** Posted **Jan 13, 2023, 4:55 PM**

For those curious about the building going up at Lorne Ave & Jasper Ave: https://www.ksagroup.ca/projects/ironman-medical-building

prairieguy · #**4113** Posted **Jan 13, 2023, 7:32 PM**

Thanks...I had been curious if it was being built on spec or if there were tenants. Interesting that 3 physicians took the plunge into building/owning their building! To me it is kind of a strange location for medical offices, but I medical services have become a 'destination' type service....as in you are willing to go out of your way to have a family doctor!!

FarmerHaight · #**4114** Posted **Jan 13, 2023, 9:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

For those curious about the building going up at Lorne Ave & Jasper Ave: https://www.ksagroup.ca/projects/ironman-medical-building

That lot has been vacant for so long I wasn't even sure it could be developed!

I just wish the building addressed the street a little better. Surely it isn't inconceivable that some patients from Avalon or Queen Elizabeth might walk to their appointments? There are also painted bike lanes along Lorne so it would be nice if the project tied into those.

It would be cool if the building was a flatiron type right against the road, but I guess the setback is intentional because of the freeway.

Echoes · #**4115** Posted **Jan 18, 2023, 6:50 PM**

Postmedia is selling the StarPhoenix property, per this report: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business...mmunity-newspapers-to-digital-only-will/

This is a massive Downtown property close to the river. Curious to see who picks it up.

Stormer · #**4116** Posted **Jan 18, 2023, 8:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

Postmedia is selling the StarPhoenix property, per this report: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business...mmunity-newspapers-to-digital-only-will/

This is a massive Downtown property close to the river. Curious to see who picks it up.

Yup newspapers have little more than real estate and government subsidies left to keep them afloat.

Crisis · #**4117** Posted **Jan 18, 2023, 9:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

Yup newspapers have little more than real estate and government subsidies left to keep them afloat.

And the Star Phoenix will soon have only the subsidies. At least someone will be able to obtain a solid building in a good location, suitable for repurposing into a pretty decent space.

I enjoy reading my hard copy edition of the SP during breakfast (though not on Mondays for the past several years). Unfortunately, I've accepted that will no longer be an option in the very near future. Reading articles online simply isn't the same and there are enough online sources of "news" that I very much doubt there will be a Star Phoenix in any form by the end of this decade.

FarmerHaight · #**4118** Posted **Jan 18, 2023, 11:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Crisis

AI very much doubt there will be a Star Phoenix in any form by the end of this decade.

That 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵. We need local news coverage (and local subscribers to fund it).

Roquentin · #**4119** Posted **Jan 19, 2023, 3:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

Postmedia is selling the StarPhoenix property, per this report: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business...mmunity-newspapers-to-digital-only-will/

This is a massive Downtown property close to the river. Curious to see who picks it up.

(something something, joke about Baydo)

Not to knock on a beleaguered, essential industry, but it's about time. In the grand scale of Saskatoon's history, it's bizarre to still have a single light-industry-esque use in the midst of the city's densest urbanity. That block could really tie things together, though --- and I'm sure I'm just preaching to the choir here. I can't wait to hear more!

The article you've posted is behind a paywall --- I wonder if the Star Phoenix will publish an announcement.

roryn1 · #**4120** Posted **Jan 19, 2023, 9:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by FarmerHaight

That 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵. We need local news coverage (and local subscribers to fund it).

Not sure why this 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵. The trucks were extremely loud next to the condos at night (it almost should have been banned - they were damaging underground parkades from continually backing up over Hallmarck Place’s parkade) and then the journalists were already working from home so the entire block is a dead zone - let alone 40% of the lot being one of the largest unusable surface parking lots downtown. Goodbye and hopefully they tear it down for more density or even a surface parking lot for the public!