Saskatoon Construction III - Page 170

prairieguy · #**3381** Posted **Jun 20, 2021, 4:30 PM**

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Does anyone know what is planned for the current reno's happening to the row of brick townhouse apartments across from Nutana Collegiate?? They are keeping exterior (thank goodness) have installed all new black clad windows and major renos happening inside too.

I believe these were rentals before, but if they are being planned to sell as condo's....please confirm with me on here!!! I would be very interested. Looks like a super cool heritage reno!!!

Sorry....just bumping this up to this page so it is not lost as I am REALLY curious if anyone knows if these will remain rental or the conversion/reno is to condos? I hope someone out there has some idea.

Thanks!

And btw....what a difference on Sturdy Stone....it was SO disgusting before and a crime it took this long before provincial govt (I assume) finally decided to clean it!

Sask.ks · #**3382** Posted **Jun 21, 2021, 12:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by prairieguy

Sorry....just bumping this up to this page so it is not lost as I am REALLY curious if anyone knows if these will remain rental or the conversion/reno is to condos? I hope someone out there has some idea.

Thanks!

And btw....what a difference on Sturdy Stone....it was SO disgusting before and a crime it took this long before provincial govt (I assume) finally decided to clean it!

I was browsing Kijiji the other day looking for rentals and one of these units popped up. Looks like they’ll remain as rental units.

prairieguy · #**3383** Posted **Jun 21, 2021, 2:56 PM**

Darn....was thinking it would be a great downsize location for me. Not interested in renting. It will be a very nice option for those that ARE looking to rent, though.
thanks.

Echoes · #**3384** Posted **Jun 23, 2021, 1:49 AM**

Piling rig onsite at the Dufferin & Main project.

Draftsman · #**3385** Posted **Jun 23, 2021, 6:53 AM**

Wow, it looks so much better....like it did when I lived in Saskatoon in the 1980's. I can't believe the province let it get that bad!

reddo · #**3386** Posted **Jun 26, 2021, 5:57 PM**

Site office was delivered to the mysterious baydo site in Evergreen yesterday. So seems like their getting ready, looking at land records baydo doesn't own that whole parcel so who knows what's going on. I'll be working across the street for another 2 months I'll post back if anything exciting happens

Echoes · #**3387** Posted **Jun 29, 2021, 2:47 AM**

From today's Council highlights:

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KNOX UNITED CHURCH

At issue was whether the developer could get a bylaw amendment to subdivide the land surrounding the church to build a 19-storey condo building.

The 2003 heritage designation only applies to the exterior of Knox United Church, not the surrounding land.

The condo would be nestled between Knox and nearby St. John’s Anglican Cathedral on Spadina Crescent.

Council approved the second reading of the bylaw amendment, which will ultimately allow for the condo building.

https://thestarphoenix.com/news/loca...rt-party-bikes

ninipanini · #**3388** Posted **Jun 29, 2021, 4:15 AM**

It looks like the construction at Dufferin and Main is going ahead. There was drilling for pilings going on over the last few days... does anyone have any renders or know what this building is going to look like?

Sask.ks · #**3389** Posted **Jun 29, 2021, 3:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by ninipanini

It looks like the construction at Dufferin and Main is going ahead. There was drilling for pilings going on over the last few days... does anyone have any renders or know what this building is going to look like?

There are some basic renders a few pages back on this thread (page 162, near the bottom), nothing that shows the aesthetics or materials of the building though. The architect is Kindrachuk-Agrey so hopefully it's a decent looking building!

SaskE30 · #**3390** Posted **Jun 29, 2021, 5:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by ninipanini

It looks like the construction at Dufferin and Main is going ahead. There was drilling for pilings going on over the last few days... does anyone have any renders or know what this building is going to look like?

I have seen an exterior 3D rendering (not the ones that were posted before). Unfortunately, I can't comment on it until it is publicly revealed which will hopefully be soon!

Sask.ks · #**3391** Posted **Jun 29, 2021, 6:40 PM**

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I have seen an exterior 3D rendering (not the ones that were posted before). Unfortunately, I can't comment on it until it is publicly revealed which will hopefully be soon!

Ahh I'm jealous! Do you have any idea as to when they'll be released??

ninipanini · #**3392** Posted **Jun 30, 2021, 6:25 PM**

Thanks Sask.KS and SaskE30! Looking forward to those renders when they come out.

roryn1 · #**3393** Posted **Jul 2, 2021, 8:30 PM**

Looks all around basic but beautiful. I’m excited that it has minimal parking - put some pressure on moving us up to more of a BRT city

The Bess · #**3394** Posted **Jul 3, 2021, 3:24 AM**

ya doesn't look too much different than the roadway Baydo project both pretty basic

roryn1 · #**3395** Posted **Jul 3, 2021, 8:21 PM**

By the lack of comments, I assume that the “basicness” bothers a lot of folks on here, but you need these basic builds before you can have premium builds. There’s blocks and blocks of these in Toronto before the ultra rich went and started getting developers to build equivalents of No1River Landing there. There’s only so many folks that can afford No1River Landing - I sure will never be one unless I win the lottery of life.

prairieguy · #**3396** Posted **Jul 3, 2021, 8:38 PM**

Same thought here....looks like Baydo. A bit disappointing considering the architecture company.

Oh well.....still support infill like this!

YXE · #**3397** Posted **Jul 3, 2021, 11:44 PM**

Honestly, while we cannot see too many details, I think I love it. It seems to have a simple, yet modern aesthetic. Also, if the podium is a dark brick (like you see all over Toronto), then I’m a big fan.

Can someone confirm that this is 100% going ahead as we speak? I hope the work being done on-site is not just some preliminary assessments etc. Disclaimer: I don’t know anything about construction. That’s what you guys are here for.

Echoes · #**3398** Posted **Jul 4, 2021, 1:44 PM**

Based on what I can see this looks much better than Baydo’s. Assuming higher quality materials similar to the exterior finishes of the Kindrachuk office building up the street.

ninipanini · #**3399** Posted **Jul 4, 2021, 4:06 PM**

It is pretty basic looking, but I think it's a little more asthetic than Baydo on Broadway. One thing that I think is important to remember is the increasing density will mean more local residents to keep local Broadway businesses thriving!

The Bess · #**3400** Posted **Jul 5, 2021, 2:37 PM**

yes i agree that infill and density is a wonderful thing, as for the quality of materials that may be used, in my opinion only, assuming is a good word if it is a condo, hoping would be the word if it is a rental.