Went to Costco in the north end and have the north side all fenced off. Heard rumblings this was for a liquor store. Can this be confirmed??
The last time I was there they had notices of a pending application for a liquor store. Can't imagine they wouldn't get an approval so although I can't confirm it I would think it's a strong possibility.
Went to Costco in the north end and have the north side all fenced off. Heard rumblings this was for a liquor store. Can this be confirmed??
Funny, I'd heard that the liquor store addition was going to go on the south side of the existing store. Not sure how things would be configured if it went on the north side. With the parking lot expansion to the south, there appears to be more room on that side.
Definitely a great addition to the downtown and in an area that is typically underutilized. Looks like it is moving forward nicely, hopefully they will keep moving and have it ready for 2023.
Definitely a great addition to the downtown and in an area that is typically underutilized. Looks like it is moving forward nicely, hopefully they will keep moving and have it ready for 2023.
I didn't take the time to read through the report. Is there a timeline for development? Are there phases and timelines identified.
I have to admit that when they first announced the "festival site", I thought it was only Friendship Park. I can buy into it a bit more when it encompasses the 3 parks along the river.
This is the first time I'm hearing about closing Spadina, but I really like that idea. Most large cities have a large and central plaza/park/gathering spot. This is not only going to make downtown nicer, it's going to make downtown events far more enjoyable to attend. Imagine Taste of Saskatchewan, but with space, places to sit, and zero mud.
This is the first time I'm hearing about closing Spadina, but I really like that idea. Most large cities have a large and central plaza/park/gathering spot. This is not only going to make downtown nicer, it's going to make downtown events far more enjoyable to attend. Imagine Taste of Saskatchewan, but with space, places to sit, and zero mud.
Just to be clear, Spadina will only be closed during festival events. This is nothing new. For example, it has been closed a couple of times this year as has the Traffic Bridge, ie. during Taste of Saskatchewan, Canada Day events, and Nutrien Fireworks. However there will apparently be a realignment of Spadina to accommodate the permanent festival site but I don't think it will be a significant change. I've never seen a good plan on the proposal.
One thing I noticed that I don't see discussed in the report (perhaps I missed it) is the realigned road configuration at the foot of the Broadway Bridge. No more free flowing traffic northbound to 4th Ave. That's a plus for me, as navigating that intersection as a pedestrian as it's currently arranged is quite frustrating. There is no quick way to head north on 4th if walking down the south/west side of the bridge, and no quick way to head east on 19th if walking down the north/east side. This will make it so that you don't have to cross the street at five corners to avoid jay-walking at the foot of the bridge.
On September 12 at 9:30 am, representatives from Parks Canada and the MVA will be giving a presentation to the City's standing policy committee on planning, development and community services on the national urban parks program and the exploration of potential designation in the Saskatoon region.
I doubt I'll be able to attend, but I would be highly interested in hearing about this presentation. The possibility of the Meewasin valley being designated as a national urban park is one of the most exciting things currently in the works in Saskatoon, in my view.
How many riverfront amphitheaters do we need in this city? Why do they always overinvest in areas that don't need so much more development? They take something that is nice and which people like and turn it into something else (I'm specifically thinking of the Friendship Park area). Spruce up the existing walking paths, do some landscaping, but no need to realign the road and build expensive plazas. I'd rather they spend more improving areas that aren't yet walkable but should be.
One thing I noticed that I don't see discussed in the report (perhaps I missed it) is the realigned road configuration at the foot of the Broadway Bridge. No more free flowing traffic northbound to 4th Ave.
If I'm recalling a years-ago open house correctly, the 4th & 19th reconfiguration has to do with the BRT and protected bike lane routes. I agree it would be a big improvement for connectivity in the area.
On September 12 at 9:30 am, representatives from Parks Canada and the MVA will be giving a presentation to the City's standing policy committee on planning, development and community services on the national urban parks program and the exploration of potential designation in the Saskatoon region.
I doubt I'll be able to attend, but I would be highly interested in hearing about this presentation. The possibility of the Meewasin valley being designated as a national urban park is one of the most exciting things currently in the works in Saskatoon, in my view.
agreed! I hope this works because the provincial parks around the city in a 2hr radius look like garbage compared to when I was a kid. Federal status is our only hope to keeping this rejuvenated. I never understood when the Regina Legislature gets so much more attention for the wascana pond when our meewasin is a legitimate tourist attraction for the province.
Eh, I wouldn't assume Wascana Park is in great shape. Either way, nice dig suggesting that the Crown jewel of the province isn't a legitimate tourist attraction . There's no need for the comparisons. You can argue for each location without denigrating the other and resorting to childish behavior.
I visited Regina in July and was highly impressed with Wascana Park and the area around the Legislature. Reginans are right to be proud about their lovely park spaces.
Speaking of parks around the province, has anyone visited Crescent Park in Moose Jaw? I was there during the same trip and was floored. Absolutely gorgeous city park.
I visited Regina in July and was highly impressed with Wascana Park and the area around the Legislature. Reginans are right to be proud about their lovely park spaces.
Speaking of parks around the province, has anyone visited Crescent Park in Moose Jaw? I was there during the same trip and was floored. Absolutely gorgeous city park.
Haven’t been to Crescent Park since I was a kid! My grandma lived nearby so we spent a lot of time there when we would visit her as kids.
Did an overnight stop in Saskatoon a few days ago and was thoroughly impressed with all the trees downtown - everything looking so healthy and well foliated! Whatever it is you are doing, please share the secret with Regina and Ottawa, who can't seem to keep downtown trees alive at all.
Nice livening up of the alley space here
Midtown Plaza looks to be in good shape, looks to have had very recent renos similar to Cornwall Centre in Regina
The food court renos to Midtown Common look great, they remind me of the one at the Eaton Centre in Montreal
The Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park was a totally unexpected find - I saw it on the map and was thinking it was just going to be a playground. My kids' minds totally blown seeing a ferris wheel and miniature train pop out of nowhere! Excellent playground, zip line and splash pad too.
$14M certainly seems like a deal. Would likely be looking at 3 times that cost to build it now. Apparently older office buildings get hit hard with depreciation.
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....has sold for the full list price of $14 million, reports Mike Bratvold, commercial agent with CBRE, Saskatoon, who brokered the deal.
The tower offers 128,693 square feet of quality office space over 10 storeys, as well as 15,179 square feet of ground level leasable retail space...
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. There's no need for the comparisons. You can argue for each location without denigrating the other and resorting to childish behavior.
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