Regina Construction III

[wacko]

It boggles the mind that no one thought that a growing subdivision like Maple Ridge (or Lakeridge, or Harbour Landing) might ever actually need a public school to serve it. So naturally that causes population pressure at St. Angela Merici, since it's the only school in that immediate neighbourhood. Wonder if MacNeill is similarly overcrowded.

As a matter of fact, back in 1990 there was land set aside in the plans for a school in Lakeridge, but of course that never materialized. So what happens when growth jumps? A lot more kids, but no new school to serve them, and the land has already been developed or converted to other uses. Stupid, shortsighted planning. Should have held on to that land until it was needed.

I am thinking that in the future, we should require all new developments to set aside land for schools, and to hold that land until such time as the development is fully built out. By then you'll know if a new school is actually needed or not.

Are there any elementary schools in Regina which could be considered underutilized?

[Drofmab]

Originally Posted by SkydivePilot

Does anyone know whether or not the new Superstore will have an underground parking lot? The Golden Mile's parking lot is already kinda small.

There was a discussion on the Saskatoon thread about the 8th Street St. location and its subterranean parking lot, lack of space.

Thanks!

Nothing in the plans about underground parking, that I saw. The footprint of the mall doesn't really change in a way that significantly impacts the major parking area (facing Albert). Leasable area of the mall increases by about 20,000sqft (to 255,000sqft).

It's also important to note that this Superstore is not as large as the North or East ones (130,000sqft, I believe)... though, at 92,000sqft, it's not small either.
http://cjme.com/article/196767/photos-revamped-golden-mile-feature-superstore-more-space

[Drofmab]

Originally Posted by SkydivePilot

Little tidbit here: The new CIBC location in Grasslands would be an automated/self-serve-type branch --- and it may be the first of its kind in SK. (For sure the first one in Regina.)

Apparently, only one CIBC employee would be required to work there at any given moment.

Conversely, the Southland CIBC is fully serviced and will remain open.

Sounds like it's the third one of this type to open in Canada. It will have more than 1 staff member, and won't just be a wall of ATMs (I drove by yesterday & the layout didn't make sense for a space that only contains ATMs, and no offices... WAY too big). It will have no "service counter," nor any tellers.

My bet is that with CIBC's push to bring Mortgage specialists to clients (there've been a lot of ads on TV about this), some of these employees may use the shared office space in this branch as a base to operate out of periodically.

"Convenience branches
CIBC is currently piloting two small-format convenience branches with the same look and feel as the new design for CIBC's full-service branches, but functionally different - one in Whistler, British Columbia, and one in Toronto, both of which opened in 2014. "We will be opening an additional convenience branch in Regina, Saskatchewan, later this year," says Kilpatrick.

Each convenience branch is 1,300 square feet, with two full-function ATMs, two shared private sales offices, and capacity for three to four staff.

There are no traditional counter services or tellers, and customers receive assisted self service via Universal Bankers who are equipped with tablets.

"The client and staff members work together to satisfy the client's transaction needs through the ATMs, online terminals and tablets," says Kilpatrick.

"Staff move fluidly throughout the branch to help clients with their needs, for example, showing them how to use mobile banking apps or opening accounts for them."

Patrick Myron, senior vice president of retail network strategy/sales analytics at Rockland, Massachusetts-based Rockland Trust, told the BAI Retail Delivery Conference in Chicago in November 2014 that universal bankers work best not in traditional branches but in branches with more open layouts where staff can move around and engage with customers.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Drofmab

Sounds like it's the third one of this type to open in Canada. It will have more than 1 staff member, and won't just be a wall of ATMs (I drove by yesterday & the layout didn't make sense for a space that only contains ATMs, and no offices... WAY too big). It will have no "service counter," nor any tellers.

My bet is that with CIBC's push to bring Mortgage specialists to clients (there've been a lot of ads on TV about this), some of these employees may use the shared office space in this branch as a base to operate out of periodically.

"Convenience branches
CIBC is currently piloting two small-format convenience branches with the same look and feel as the new design for CIBC's full-service branches, but functionally different - one in Whistler, British Columbia, and one in Toronto, both of which opened in 2014. "We will be opening an additional convenience branch in Regina, Saskatchewan, later this year," says Kilpatrick.

Each convenience branch is 1,300 square feet, with two full-function ATMs, two shared private sales offices, and capacity for three to four staff.

There are no traditional counter services or tellers, and customers receive assisted self service via Universal Bankers who are equipped with tablets.

"The client and staff members work together to satisfy the client's transaction needs through the ATMs, online terminals and tablets," says Kilpatrick.

"Staff move fluidly throughout the branch to help clients with their needs, for example, showing them how to use mobile banking apps or opening accounts for them."

Patrick Myron, senior vice president of retail network strategy/sales analytics at Rockland, Massachusetts-based Rockland Trust, told the BAI Retail Delivery Conference in Chicago in November 2014 that universal bankers work best not in traditional branches but in branches with more open layouts where staff can move around and engage with customers.

Personally I think this is stupid decision. The only reason I go into a bank is to talk to a person. Everything else is done online. Going in to talk to a person who then directs you to the internet is a waste of my time.

That said, the Harbour Landing location is a bit under 4000 square feet which means they're probably paying in excess of $250,000 rent per year on it. That seems extremely excessive for that concept.

[SkydivePilot]

Originally Posted by Drofmab

Sounds like it's the third one of this type to open in Canada. It will have more than 1 staff member, and won't just be a wall of ATMs (I drove by yesterday & the layout didn't make sense for a space that only contains ATMs, and no offices... WAY too big). It will have no "service counter," nor any tellers.

My bet is that with CIBC's push to bring Mortgage specialists to clients (there've been a lot of ads on TV about this), some of these employees may use the shared office space in this branch as a base to operate out of periodically.

"Convenience branches
CIBC is currently piloting two small-format convenience branches with the same look and feel as the new design for CIBC's full-service branches, but functionally different - one in Whistler, British Columbia, and one in Toronto, both of which opened in 2014. "We will be opening an additional convenience branch in Regina, Saskatchewan, later this year," says Kilpatrick.

Each convenience branch is 1,300 square feet, with two full-function ATMs, two shared private sales offices, and capacity for three to four staff.

There are no traditional counter services or tellers, and customers receive assisted self service via Universal Bankers who are equipped with tablets.

"The client and staff members work together to satisfy the client's transaction needs through the ATMs, online terminals and tablets," says Kilpatrick.

"Staff move fluidly throughout the branch to help clients with their needs, for example, showing them how to use mobile banking apps or opening accounts for them."

Patrick Myron, senior vice president of retail network strategy/sales analytics at Rockland, Massachusetts-based Rockland Trust, told the BAI Retail Delivery Conference in Chicago in November 2014 that universal bankers work best not in traditional branches but in branches with more open layouts where staff can move around and engage with customers.

Hmmmm. I was informed that there would be only one employee at that location at any given time. Bad info. Lol!!!

[UPP]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

2 acres of open space.

You're right, most of which is covered with playground structure or inaccessible because you can't just set a portable next to another portable because... wait for it... you'd need a main building exit to access new portables. None of the north playground is available to new portables and the south has come to the end of Regina Catholic School land.

You're wrong, how do I know, my wife's portable is the last one (bright shiny roof at 10 o clock). They have essentially run out of space (or will in 2 years). They know this. But hey, I'm sure you know more about this than the superintendent of facilities for Regina Catholic and the school Principal Mr. '2 acres of space'.

Idiot.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by UPP

You're right, most of which is covered with playground structure or inaccessible because you can't just set a portable next to another portable because... wait for it... you'd need a main building exit to access new portables. None of the north playground is available to new portables and the south has come to the end of Regina Catholic School land.

You're wrong, how do I know, my wife's portable is the last one (bright shiny roof at 10 o clock). They have essentially run out of space (or will in 2 years). They know this. But hey, I'm sure you know more about this than the superintendent of facilities for Regina Catholic and the school Principal Mr. '2 acres of space'.

Idiot.

Well aren't you sanctimonious.

You really think that there is only one way to add a portable? You can add hallways, move playground equipment, etc. There is plenty of room to portables if need be.

And yes I apparently do know more than them: the existing portables are already across the property line. But that property is owned by the provincial government. Therefore 3 acres of space that they could build upon if needed. They've already negotiated the right to build on provincial land and they could negotiate some more.

[UPP]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

Well aren't you sanctimonious.

You really think that there is only one way to add a portable? You can add hallways, move playground equipment, etc. There is plenty of room to portables if need be.

And yes I apparently do know more than them: the existing portables are already across the property line. But that property is owned by the provincial government. Therefore 3 acres of space that they could build upon if needed. They've already negotiated the right to build on provincial land and they could negotiate some more.

You're proving my point.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by UPP

You're proving my point.

They don't even know what land they have. And you certainly don't.

Also, I like that you think quoting me saying exactly that is somehow a gotcha.

[Dan0myte]

Originally Posted by wacko

Are there any elementary schools in Regina which could be considered underutilized?

You could have made a case that Davin was up until a year ago, but once Connaught got demolished a lot of parents in the neighbourhood moved their children there rather than bussing them up to the temporary Connaught school and now Davin is on verge of breaking fire code like every other school in town.

[Stormer]

The new medical office building in from of the RGH has turned out better than expected. It blends nicely with the Hospital.



http://www.collierscanada.com/17312#.VfhGjp34B9A

[CCF]

That dark glazing.....not very effective in creating a welcoming public realm.

[HomeInMyShoes]

^I think the rail along the entire side of the building harms that more. Poor site planning for the street interaction. Overall it is a very smart looking building and miles ahead of the faux-western with lousy windows on the corner of 11th and Albert. Speaking of which, does anyone know if their are plans to actually fix the sidewalks in front of it any time in the next few years. Its been a gravel mess since its been open.

[Devon]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

^I think the rail along the entire side of the building harms that more. Poor site planning for the street interaction. Overall it is a very smart looking building and miles ahead of the faux-western with lousy windows on the corner of 11th and Albert. Speaking of which, does anyone know if their are plans to actually fix the sidewalks in front of it any time in the next few years. Its been a gravel mess since its been open.

Yeah that railing makes no sense to me. Could have easily been avoided. It's a better building than most we have seen lately, but (at an increase) I would have loved to have seen either continuous brick or glass panels rather than that stucco box.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by Devon

Yeah that railing makes no sense to me. Could have easily been avoided. It's a better building than most we have seen lately, but (at an increase) I would have loved to have seen either continuous brick or glass panels rather than that stucco box.

It appears that there is actually a hill there (who knew - this is Regina!) and since the building is level and the sidewalk is sloped, there is a drop off requiring a rail.

[Devon]

Originally Posted by Stormer

It appears that there is actually a hill there (who knew - this is Regina!) and since the building is level and the sidewalk is sloped, there is a drop off requiring a rail.

Or steps . Including a ramp, considering this is a medical office after all!

[Chaps]

Originally Posted by Stormer

It appears that there is actually a hill there (who knew - this is Regina!) and since the building is level and the sidewalk is sloped, there is a drop off requiring a rail.

I don't know commercial restrictions, but that's a tiny drop off that wouldn't require railing in residential construction.

[Drofmab]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

...the faux-western with lousy windows on the corner of 11th and Albert. Speaking of which, does anyone know if their are plans to actually fix the sidewalks in front of it any time in the next few years. Its been a gravel mess since its been open.

No - the City's been too busy dickering over Rebellion Brewing's plans to improve the Dewdney streetscape... they haven't had time to address the unsightly nightmare 11th & Albert. Totally reasonable. Totally.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by Drofmab

No - the City's been too busy dickering over Rebellion Brewing's plans to improve the Dewdney streetscape... they haven't had time to address the unsightly nightmare 11th & Albert. Totally reasonable. Totally.

I believe 11th and Albert is supposed to have the extra wide sidewalks with a potential for a double row of street trees.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

Speaking of which, does anyone know if their are plans to actually fix the sidewalks in front of it any time in the next few years. Its been a gravel mess since its been open.

Considering the status of the building's owner I'm guessing nothing happens....