Regina Construction IV

[The mayor]

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6227880

New Tim Hortons opens location on Cowessess First Nation land in Regina
Wow a new Tim Hortons

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Stormer

I understood that Drummond/Leo's Group owned Gud Eats.

Yes, but you replied to the Winchester Group link.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Festivus

I believe he is also on the board of the Regina Catholic School Division. The Brescianis are often overlooked compared to say, the Hills or the Semples, but they have their fingers in a lot of Regina's activities.

As an aside, I saw some kind of work being done (maybe just cleaning it out?) on the old Tony Roma's on South Albert—anyone know if that place found a new owner?

The Bresciani's are very small potatoes still, but they do find themselves involved in things.

[one_brick_at_a_time]

https://leaderpost.com/news/local-ne...-and-spray-pad

The playground and spray pad is planned for the area around the Lawson Aquatic Centre and construction is expected to begin in 2023.

According to the report, Jumpstart approached the city in January to begin discussions about the project. The site of the Lawson — “future home of the potential new indoor aquatics facility” — was chosen because it is centrally located, close to downtown and Evraz Place, and is part of the North Central community.

“Clustering several amenities at one site creates opportunities for residents to meet and socialize, as well as future opportunities for playground and spray pad users to take advantage of the aquatics facility features, such as accessible washrooms and changerooms,” said a city news release issued Thursday.

[The mayor]

https://greenstims.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3q...U0vZXK-JAlsCIo

Di Stasi family is proposing Canada's most sustainable Tim Hortons restaurant to be located in Regina's Greens on Gardiner community. Find out more here: http://www.greenstims.ca

#Regina #future #economicdevelopment #sustainability

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://greenstims.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3q...U0vZXK-JAlsCIo

Di Stasi family is proposing Canada's most sustainable Tim Hortons restaurant to be located in Regina's Greens on Gardiner community. Find out more here: http://www.greenstims.ca

#Regina #future #economicdevelopment #sustainability

There is a lot of asphalt and only 2 trees shown in the render.

[jigglysquishy]

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[Festivus]

Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

There is absolutely nothing sustainable about a drive-through in the Greens.

This is another development attached to Lori Bresciani. She's making a lot of money for an elected official.

Regina was founded on the principal of elected officials using their power to make obscene amounts of money, and the tradition carries on into today.

[HomerSPC]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://greenstims.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3q...U0vZXK-JAlsCIo

Di Stasi family is proposing Canada's most sustainable Tim Hortons restaurant to be located in Regina's Greens on Gardiner community. Find out more here: http://www.greenstims.ca

#Regina #future #economicdevelopment #sustainability

How in the world does that second drive thru lane work?

[Draftsman]

Originally Posted by HomerSPC

How in the world does that second drive thru lane work?

I am wondering the same thing. Drones shaped like a big donut?

[Crisis]

So, an Owner is spending considerably more that they have to in order to build a Tim Horton's in a more sustainable manner and you shit all over the idea because it has a drive-thru and is therefore inherently evil?

Sorry to shake you into reality but that Tim's was going to be built there anyways, c/w a drive-thru. There's no denying that simply not building the Tim's would be far better for the environment, but that's not going to happen. Like it or not, society is not going to return to a hunter-gatherer existence living off the land.

I normally try to avoid this type of rant, but there are some posters here that can't be pleased. They cry about how there should be more sustainable buildings, but when one is proposed they're still not happy. Perhaps if it was a Starbucks, it would be OK....

edit: btw, this isn't directed at those questioning how the inner loop of the drive-thru is going to work. I'm also curious about that. I'm guessing, it has to do with the "mobile ordering".

[BrannyMuffin]

That is a mobile order only lane. I’m not sure exactly how it will work (do they bring it to you, do you go in, etc.).

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by Crisis

So, an Owner is spending considerably more that they have to in order to build a Tim Horton's in a more sustainable manner and you shit all over the idea because it has a drive-thru and is therefore inherently evil?

Sorry to shake you into reality but that Tim's was going to be built there anyways, c/w a drive-thru. There's no denying that simply not building the Tim's would be far better for the environment, but that's not going to happen. Like it or not, society is not going to return to a hunter-gatherer existence living off the land.

I normally try to avoid this type of rant, but there are some posters here that can't be pleased. They cry about how there should be more sustainable buildings, but when one is proposed they're still not happy. Perhaps if it was a Starbucks, it would be OK....

edit: btw, this isn't directed at those questioning how the inner loop of the drive-thru is going to work. I'm also curious about that. I'm guessing, it has to do with the "mobile ordering".

The context you're missing is as follows: the current zoning for that parcel only allows mixed use developments, not standard low density, car-oriented retail.

The ONLY reason they're making a big push for this faux-sustainable development is to get the mixed-use zoning removed! The current zoning actually requires a more sustainable development!

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

There is absolutely nothing sustainable about a drive-through in the Greens.

This is another development attached to Lori Bresciani. She's making a lot of money for an elected official.

Bresciani is attached to the rest of the land, not this directly.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by Crisis

So, an Owner is spending considerably more that they have to in order to build a Tim Horton's in a more sustainable manner and you shit all over the idea because it has a drive-thru and is therefore inherently evil?

Sorry to shake you into reality but that Tim's was going to be built there anyways, c/w a drive-thru. There's no denying that simply not building the Tim's would be far better for the environment, but that's not going to happen. Like it or not, society is not going to return to a hunter-gatherer existence living off the land.

I normally try to avoid this type of rant, but there are some posters here that can't be pleased. They cry about how there should be more sustainable buildings, but when one is proposed they're still not happy. Perhaps if it was a Starbucks, it would be OK....

edit: btw, this isn't directed at those questioning how the inner loop of the drive-thru is going to work. I'm also curious about that. I'm guessing, it has to do with the "mobile ordering".

They ///// for the sake of Complaining just like a negative train of nastiness You can never please them just be thankful for what The city gets and who cares with somebody else makes money that’s their business not yours

[UPP]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

The context you're missing is as follows: the current zoning for that parcel only allows mixed use developments, not standard low density, car-oriented retail.

The ONLY reason they're making a big push for this faux-sustainable development is to get the mixed-use zoning removed! The current zoning actually requires a more sustainable development!

The additional context you're missing is that many of those people who live in the Greens will drive out of their way to get their morning coffee from Tims. So I suppose having a Tims in their neighbourhood will cause possibly 500 cars to drive up to 4km less per day, everyday.

Now, before you shit all over me, I will disclose that I never drive to get my coffee, since I see that as a waste of gas, time and money. I am also personally disgusted by the fact that hundreds of cars idle in drivethrus for Tims every day. BUT... this Tims isn't as evil as some may want to think.

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by UPP

The additional context you're missing is that many of those people who live in the Greens will drive out of their way to get their morning coffee from Tims. So I suppose having a Tims in their neighbourhood will cause possibly 500 cars to drive up to 4km less per day, everyday.

Now, before you shit all over me, I will disclose that I never drive to get my coffee, since I see that as a waste of gas, time and money. I am also personally disgusted by the fact that hundreds of cars idle in drivethrus for Tims every day. BUT... this Tims isn't as evil as some may want to think.

That doesn't really add any context. This development will be net loss for sustainability if council buys this bullshit scheme.

[pappcam]

Is it normal for a "construction" forum to be so dismissive towards almost all new construction and downright hostile to the people who put up the money for construction? It's a weird vibe in here. Maybe it's normal for the other forums too? I don't know because I don't check them. I do like reading about what's getting built or planned around the city I live in though.

So many posts are "oh great, another "whatever" or talks derisively about who's behind the plan.

I will say that this place is much better without a certain poster though who is on "vacation".

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by pappcam

Is it normal for a "construction" forum to be so dismissive towards almost all new construction and downright hostile to the people who put up the money for construction? It's a weird vibe in here. Maybe it's normal for the other forums too? I don't know because I don't check them. I do like reading about what's getting built or planned around the city I live in though.

So many posts are "oh great, another "whatever" or talks derisively about who's behind the plan.

I will say that this place is much better without a certain poster though who is on "vacation".

Your vision for this forum sounds boring as hell. You literally just want people to post pictures and say "cool"? I don't think we need a developer cheerleading forum.

[McBean]

It's a race between Tim Hortons and McDonalds in Regina to see who can build the most locations.