Saskatoon Construction

[circle33]

Newsflash:

A pile of two by fours has been placed at the Meridian on Broadway site. Could this mean that the long awaited construction of a tool shed is imminent?

Stay tuned.

[joelpiecowye]

can anyone refresh my memory on what it will look like, i remember the first rendering and then they shortened it or something right?

[swilley]

Originally Posted by circle33

Newsflash:

A pile of two by fours has been placed at the Meridian on Broadway site. Could this mean that the long awaited construction of a tool shed is imminent?

Stay tuned.

Hopefully this tool shed won't be to tall for the area. It would be a shame if it cast a large tool shed shadow on the neighbors front lawn.

[zachjeffries]

Originally Posted by kyle_olsen

Value as in, I think it would be pretty easy to price things at what would effectively be a subsidized price if the city was concerned about affordability and supply. (or was in the pockets of developers!)

The Saskatoon Land Bank does not subsize lots. In fact, they not only have significant land holdings, but they also have tens of millions of dollars in the bank (profit from sales). The profits go towards other worthwhile projects in the city (such as affordable housing in the inner city) that the private sector wouldn't tackle alone.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by joelpiecowye

can anyone refresh my memory on what it will look like, i remember the first rendering and then they shortened it or something right?

If I remember right, there was a problem with the stability of the lot and it wouldn't support the taller structure. I believe it will be a 6ish story building; same deal - retail on main and luxury condos above.

[macca]

^Stewie: any other details on the Extra Foods lot?

[shmakim]

Originally Posted by SASKFTW

Awesome, you lived in Calgary during the 70s/80s?

If you don't mind, when did you move back to Saskatoon?

That is one of the great things about Saskatoon, it is a small city but many of it's residents have lived and experienced other larger cities, something that always bodes well for future development.

Not exactly 70/80s. I moved there in 98 and moved back in 06. At the time, I really wasn't aware of the Alberta drain on Saskatchewan, I just wanted to see another city after growing up here. My wife was too freaked out with the possibility of living in Vancouver or Toronto, or Seattle, for that matter, so we settled on Calgary. When we first moved there, I noticed ridiculously low density in the south of Calgary around Midnapore, thinking it was some kind of horribly managed sprawl. It seems that when Calgary reached out to annex the town of Midnapore, it was far from bumping into it, so there persisted for a long while some empty space between them, that took a long time to fill in. I looked up some old plans on city development to try to figure it out, and that's how I found the Heritage and Southland plans too. Exciting ideas, having high density living structures clustered around train stops, along with office and retail space. While I was still living there, they tried to do that at the Fish Creek train station, by building a 14 storey tower, but it got nixed by the community association, screaming "we're not downtown, go build your tower somewhere else!" Jerks.

So we got out of Calgary in August 06, when house prices were still reasonable and people still seemed really happy to welcome "returnees" from Calgary. What a great time to come back to Saskatoon. In all the time I lived here previously, I never remember such enthusiasm and development.

[kgc087]

Has anyone seen any prelim. plans for what's happening with the King George? Are they keeping the skeleton and heritage of the building or completley demolishing it?

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by kgc087

Has anyone seen any prelim. plans for what's happening with the King George? Are they keeping the skeleton and heritage of the building or completley demolishing it?

I haven't seen a preliminary plan - but knowing that Meridian is involved - I don't think that we will be disapointed.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by macca

^Stewie: any other details on the Extra Foods lot?

Not other than Saskatoon Light and Power has been doing some work in the alley removing several old poles and doing some other electrical work. I have to imagine that it is in relation to servicing that parcel of land and making room for the equipment that will congregate on the site.

[macca]

^If they are goint to start construction on May 1, then they likely have a development permit in place. Anyone know of a way to track this down?

[kgc087]

"Meridian is undertaking the restoration and redevelopment of the historic King George Hotel in downtown Saskatoon. Located at the corner of 23rd Street East and 2nd Avenue North. This building will be extensively renovated and converted with a diverse use consisting of retail on the main floor, office tenants on the second, and luxury residential condominiums above." I found this on Meridians website, as well I subscribed to stay posted to developments so I shall keep you all up to date on it!

[Boreal]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but is there any place where I can view a complete downtown project rundown for Saskatoon?

[kgc087]

If you visit this site http://www.saskatoon.ca/dtp/index.html it will give you a rundown of what's going on d/t but some of the information is not up to date so it would be best to google those topics and see how they are progressing. As well even if you scanned through some of the forum pages you will find some d/t developments discussed.

[swilley]

^That plan is very outdated, I am surprised it is still up. As for a list of current projects, I believe one was compiled on here sometime last year during a Regina vs. Saskatoon piss fest. I couldn't tell you what page it is on, and I am far to lazy to find it myself. If I am feeling up to it later tonight, I will have a look back.

[1ajs]

guys create a front page list for every one to check on

[kgc087]

Yah it is pretty dated, but it gives a rough idea of what the city has planned. To sum it up overall I'd say the developments happening d/t are the riverlanding, riversdale redevelopment (just beside d/t), 25th street extension, warehouse district, and odds and ends projects by private companies. Can anyone think of anything else?

[Ruckus]

Originally Posted by kgc087

Yah it is pretty dated, but it gives a rough idea of what the city has planned. To sum it up overall I'd say the developments happening d/t are the riverlanding, riversdale redevelopment (just beside d/t), 25th street extension, warehouse district, and odds and ends projects by private companies. Can anyone think of anything else?

University projects too...it would be nice to have a central place to list everything.

I am kind of ignorant of what kind of software to use, MS Paint is so old skool, and lacks cool features...any software suggestions for creating a decent map/list of Saskatoon projects?

Originally Posted by swilley

^^ here ya go. globalairphotos.com updated their Saskatoon core photo's this year! So I will use them to give you a quick rundown...

1. Riverfront Condo - 15 story condo
2. Extra Foods site - Hotel / Condo Tower is speculated (no official word - looks like surface parking for a year.....
3. New Galaxy Theatre (The Continental is right across the street and that clump of building is fairly decrepit. The south downtown development will help this area)
4. River landing Phase 1 - 14? Story hotel/spa complex (original design was lacking, so they went back to the drawing board, will hopefully hear something by the end of the year. The plans also include a destination complex (viewing tower??), a new riverfront which is now open and a major landmark to be known a century plaza
5. River landing Phase 2. - 14 Story residential is proposed along with low rise live/work housing. Public Market, Business Centre, a Village Square, and a new riverfront will be a part of this....
6. The Meridian on Broadway - 16? 17? 18? Story condo high-rise with commercial space on the bottom floor

Riverlanding.ca has all the info if you want for the new riverfront features...

IIRC, all of the projects highlighted under development are completed, the health sciences wing is under construction, and the student union building is set to begin this summer.


Source -Swilley

River Landing - Not approved

Source - Swilley

River Landing - Not approved

Source - Swilley

Meridian on Broadway - canceled

Source - Rob D

Station 20 West - canceled, awaiting review for new plans

Source - Rob D

Tower 21 - not sure, did not materialize

Source - circle33

Ahhh, here is what we were looking for...

Originally Posted by Country

Seeing as we're vying for some "renewal" in this thread I thought I'd post the list of projects in Saskatoon. If I forgot anything please say so:

Recently Completed/Under Construction
-Renovation/expansion of TCU Place
-Affinity Credit Union on 22nd and 1st (3 floors)
-Infill retail space on 1st. ave.
-Riverfront Condos on 24th and Spadina (15 floors?)
-Farmer's Market at River Landing Phase 2 (business centre, restaurant, Isinger Park and market square to be completed in near future as well)
-Persephone Theatre at River Landing Phase 1
-2nd avenue lofts (old Bay building)
-Station 20 West and Pleasant Hill revitalization (medical/dental clinic, library branch, grocery store, cafe, affordable housing...)
-Eaton's Lofts on Ave. D
-Five Story office building at Innovation Place
Rumored/Approved/"On the Horizon"
-Water's Edge Condos on Sask Cres.
-Conversion of Rumely Tractor Warehouse into condos and office space
-Holiday Inn at 22nd and Pacific (at least 140 rooms= 10-12 stories?)
-Expanded food court and retail space including new entrance for Midtown Plaza
-Conversion of King George Hotel into condos and retail space by Meridian Developments
-Retail strip on 2nd ave. alongside galaxy cinemas
-Mixed use highrise on former Extrafoods site downtown
-Mixed use highrise on former Remai Hotel/spa site at River Landing
-River Landing Destination Centre
-Expansion of Mendel Art Gallery
-Condo/apartment towers in River Landing phase 2
-Possibility of Cameco building new head office in downtown
University
-Construction of "D Wing" of Academic Health Sciences building
-InterVac Centre
-Aboriginal Student Space
-College of Law Expansion
-Feed Technology Research Facility
-Griffiths Stadium Upgrades
-Aquatic Toxicology Expansion
-Western College of Veterinary Medicine Expansion
-University Services Building
-Canadian Light Source expansion
-University Residence Project
-Also planned for the U of S is a major re-development of the "College Quarter" including student residences, a new rink, performing arts centre, retail and a giant "moat" encompassing much of it
-The Saskatchewan Children's Hospital will be constructed in the coming years as part of Royal University Hospital
Other
-approx. 2,000 housing starts expected this year
-Expanded trade/convention space at Prairieland Park
-Renovations at Credit Union Centre: 24 Luxury Boxes, completion of upper concourse
-Condo conversions of apartment blocks/downtown highrises (i.e- Opus on 7th street)
-25th street extension to Idylwyld Dr. and consolidation of city yards allowing new residential development in warehouse district
-the opening of several new restaurants/bars/shops around the city
-South Bridge to complete Circle Dr.
-Construction of 2 high schools and Shaw recreation centre in new Blairmore SDA
-Future removal of city bus barns in Caswell Hill to allow for park/residential development

What did I forget?

Originally Posted by Country

thanks, I'll try and clarify:

APPROVED: Water's Edge Condos on Sask Cres. (units now for sale)
APPROVED: Conversion of Rumely Tractor Warehouse into condos and office space
IN DESIGN PROCESS: Holiday Inn at 22nd and Pacific (at least 140 rooms= 10-12 stories?)
APPROVED: Expanded food court and retail space including new entrance for Midtown Plaza
"ON THE HORIZON": Conversion of King George Hotel into condos and retail space by Meridian Developments (The sale of the KG is official and Meridian is quoted in an SP article as having these intentions for the building)
RUMORED: Retail strip on 2nd ave. alongside galaxy cinemas (the property owners have stated these intentions for their property-- nothing announced publicly in awhile)
RUMORED: Mixed use highrise on former Extrafoods site downtown
"ON THE HORIZON":Mixed use highrise on former Remai Hotel/spa site at River Landing (whatever it will be, something will inevitably be built on this site. I believe council is currently reviewing proposals)
"ON THE HORIZON": River Landing Destination Centre (again... something will inevitably be built)
"ON THE HORIZON": Expansion of Mendel Art Gallery (in fundraising and design process)
"ON THE HORIZON": Condo/apartment towers in River Landing phase 2 (the property destined for this kind of development may or may not be currently for sale by the city-- not sure.)
RUMORED: Possibility of Cameco building new head office in downtown (The Star Phoenix has confirmed on more than one occasion that Cameco and City Hall are in talks to re-locate their head offices to River Landing or possibly elsewhere in the downtown)

[Echoes]

Originally Posted by SASKFTW

Ahhh, here is what we were looking for...

Thanks for finding that SASKFTW. Even this list is somewhat outdated now (which is a good thing).

Here's what changes immediately come to my mind but in no way is it comprehensive (Please add what projects and updates I've missed everybody):

-The conversion of the KG Hotel is now well underway
-While still just a rumour, a downtown tower for Cameco is now more certain.
-1-2 new office towers (the rumoured Cameco included) projected for downtown in near future.
-new Lighthouse assisted living residence (15 floors (?), retail, plus possible market condos above)
-15 floor condo tower on Spadina beside St. John's Cathedral proposed by Remai
-Imminent demolition of Barry Hotel: what will take its place?
-Rumoured 4 storey development on former downtown Extra Foods site downtown (construction slated to begin in May)
-Sale of historic Glengarry Bldg. to NYC investor, plans to restore it to "former glory."
-Project announcement may be imminent for vacant Meridian Developments property on Broadway- mixed use building anticipated.
-Conversion of former Bayside/Ashley Furniture into office space

-And most exciting of all: River Landing Village at River Landing Phase I (has approval from City and MVA. The developer is now working to get approval for a (2?) floor expansion of hotel to attract an upscale chain. Otherwise, signs are up at the site and they hope to start digging the parkade this summer)

All this is still, overall, mostly rumour and speculation. However, the rumours are definitely piling up higher and higher. Eventually the floodgates will burst, so to speak.

[Ruckus]

Originally Posted by Country

Thanks for finding that SASKFTW. Even this list is somewhat outdated now (which is a good thing).

Here's what changes immediately come to my mind but in no way is it comprehensive (Please add what projects and updates I've missed everybody):

-The conversion of the KG Hotel is now well underway
-While still just a rumour, a downtown tower for Cameco is now more certain.
-1-2 new office towers (the rumoured Cameco included) projected for downtown in near future.
-new Lighthouse assisted living residence (15 floors (?), retail, plus possible market condos above)
-15 floor condo tower on Spadina beside St. John's Cathedral proposed by Remai
-Imminent demolition of Barry Hotel: what will take its place?
-Rumoured 4 storey development on former downtown Extra Foods site downtown (construction slated to begin in May)
-Sale of historic Glengarry Bldg. to NYC investor, plans to restore it to "former glory."
-Project announcement may be imminent for vacant Meridian Developments property on Broadway- mixed use building anticipated.
-Conversion of former Bayside/Ashley Furniture into office space

-And most exciting of all: River Landing Village at River Landing Phase I (has approval from City and MVA. The developer is now working to get approval for a (2?) floor expansion of hotel to attract an upscale chain. Otherwise, signs are up at the site and they hope to start digging the parkade this summer)

All this is still, overall, mostly rumour and speculation. However, the rumours are definitely piling up higher and higher. Eventually the floodgates will burst, so to speak.

Okay, here is swilley's original map with a few additions (total of 25 projects in various stages).

Be warned it is messy, I'll try to get some descriptions, photos, links, etc.

Before we post to the first page we'll need to clean everything up (e.g. stages of projects, rumored etc). Once we've identified all the projects, that is if we want to include the suburban projects and such, I can edit, or swilley can edit the first post of the Saskatoon construction thread to include all the projects.

Maybe MS paint will suffice, if we do it right