Okay I don't see any threads on this so I'll go ahead. Anyway, Saskatoon's south-downtown is a wreck. :sleepy: But thats all going to change in a few years. A new development called "River Landing" is being planned & built as we speak. This is very exciting for the citizens because the south downtown is in desperate need of a makeover. The plan is to build the following; "new park, the construction of hotel spa and restaurant, the potential development of a destination complex including a live performance theatre, a visitor destination facility, a major “landmark”, and a “Century Plaza” landmark feature." Plus thigns like a small water park, river fountians & lights, walkway etc...

http://www.riverlanding.ca/common/images/photos/areamap/map.jpg

Currently the south downtown looks something like this;

http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/dpt/city_manager/south_downtown/images/downtown_large.jpg

Here is the planned spa/hotel:

http://www.riverlanding.ca/common/images/photos/large/hotel_1.jpg

3D rendering of the riverfront development on River Landing Phase 1:

http://www.riverlanding.ca/common/images/photos/wide/3d.jpg

For more info on this please visit the officail site (I advise looking @ the interactive map.)

http://www.riverlanding.ca/index.html

If this thread continues on with Saskatoon developments I can make this a sticky. :) woohoo.

I really like hearing about projects in place's other then the big three , ( Van , Edmonton , Calgary ) . If there's anyone else out there with info on this share please!!!
SASKATOON STATS
Population (city) – 205,900 (2004)
Region Population – 234,000 (2004)
Population 5-19 Years – 22%
Proportion of Population Obtaining Post-secondary Education – 65.3%
Unemployment Rate – 6.3 (2004)
Labour Force – 129,900 (2004)
Employment – 121,700 (2004)
Participation Rate (15 yrs and over) – 70.4% (2004)
Average Family Income - $62,451 (2001)
Average Employment Income - $29,066 (2001)
Consumer Price Index – 123.1
Average Persons per Household - 2.5
Average Life Expectancy – 78.9 years
Average Job Tenure – 9.8 years (longest in Canada)
Inflation rate – annual average - +0.35% (2003)

http://www.sreda.com/images/map-region.jpg

Also another big development thats happening near where I live is the high school/community-center/soccer-center. Called North East Colligate & Community Center. :)

Anyway I don't have any pics & I can't seem to find any yet. :bash: But when ever i drive past the construction it seems to be comming along great. The school/community center are schedualed to open in fall of 06. The outdoor part of the soccer center is already in use. All the buildings are to be attached. This location is perfect because it's situated near a public library (see floorplans) and it's a much needed addition to the north east psrt of the city, right now we all have to get bussed to the inner city schools (which aren't that great.)

Here are the floorplans: http://www.sbe.saskatoon.sk.ca/files/Homepage/CentennialCollegiate.pdf

Also the cities officail site has lots of great information for people who arent really familuar with the area: http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/quick_facts/index.asp

YAY for Saskatoon :D I love my hometown :)... Although I can't view the images at the moment :(... I'll have to check back later. But thanks for the news nightfire.

Aren't they also planning on paving the rest of the meewasin trail? I know that a lot of it is still unpaved on the university side.

I'm not sure about that, I didn't evenknow they had a trail on the university side? But I know their going to be finnishing circledrive by building another bridge at the south end of the city.

this is how the skyline might look after it gets built,

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/Ilovemtl2/saskfuturecopy.jpg

ick. that building doesn't make it look any better :P

They will take what they can get.

well, maybe since this one will be going there, others will follow to fill it in better.

I'm not sure about that, I didn't evenknow they had a trail on the university side? But I know their going to be finnishing circledrive by building another bridge at the south end of the city.

Yeah I heard about the finishing of Circle Drive :) and another bridge? :D hooray. There are 7 bridges as of now right?

Saskatoon needs to do something with that riverfront. It could be incredible if they were to create some beautiful park space with a boardwalk.

Well actualy most of the riverfront is parkland and trails. The mewassin vally trail runs most of the lenght of the river. And will be extended with this new project.

http://www.kevinsteele.com/images/110204/saskriverD6442.jpg

http://www.saskschools.ca/~shakespeare2004/albums/landscape/images/cu_bridge_and_site_kh.jpg

http://www.canada.worldweb.com/PhotoImages/Cara/Saskatchewan/Images/P1010029.jpg

http://www.movingincanada.com/photos/Saskatoon-Aerial.jpg

congratulations...saskatoon is very much underated.

Of corse it is... Thank you. :) I just don't understand why some people think that a city with less than 300,000 people should have a 400 ft. office tower or something obscure like that. :bash:

Also I forgot to mention the airport... It was redone in 2003.

Before:

http://www.foundlocally.com/Saskatoon/Images/JohnDiefenbakerAirport3.jpg

After:

http://www.yxe.ca/gfx/home1.jpg

:eek2: I did not know they redid the airport. It looks GREAT :D. I used to live not too far from it, and would always be able to see the snowbirds when they were doing their practice runs before the airshow :).

Cool, the snowbirds flew over my house a last weekend @ the airshow (talk about loud!) So what area of the city did you live in? I live in the Eirindale/Sutherland area.

I also heard last night that they started construction on a hudge, 18 million dollar, stadium style theature, with 12 screens near river landing. :)

Im really impressed with saskatoon , theres a lot of potential in a city like that .

http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/sk/saskatoon/2003/sks2003_043.jpg

Cool, the snowbirds flew over my house a last weekend @ the airshow (talk about loud!) So what area of the city did you live in? I live in the Eirindale/Sutherland area.

I also heard last night that they started construction on a hudge, 18 million dollar, stadium style theature, with 12 screens near river landing. :)

I lived until I was 5 in the Silverwoods area, and then until I was 12 I lived in the Dundonald area of the city... Then I moved to Regina, ugh...

There's some smaller scale projects going on that should, if successful, have a positive impact on the downtown as well

2nd Avenue Lofts (http://www.2ndavenuelofts.com/)
Fairbanks Lofts (http://www.fairbanks.ca/index.html)

...and a 15 storey condo is currently U/C on this site
http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/May24-2005/SITE.jpg

can't find a rendering of it anywhere, so whether it will be another POS or something nice is still up in the air.

Cool, the snowbirds flew over my house a last weekend @ the airshow (talk about loud!) So what area of the city did you live in? I live in the Eirindale/Sutherland area.

I also heard last night that they started construction on a hudge, 18 million dollar, stadium style theature, with 12 screens near river landing. :)

i used to live in the area where the snowbirds practised. they practised at CFB Comox, and believe me, when they flew over my high school, the whole school would shake.

There's some smaller scale projects going on that should, if successful, have a positive impact on the downtown as well

2nd Avenue Lofts (http://www.2ndavenuelofts.com/)
Fairbanks Lofts (http://www.fairbanks.ca/index.html)

...and a 15 storey condo is currently U/C on this site
http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/May24-2005/SITE.jpg

can't find a rendering of it anywhere, so whether it will be another POS or something nice is still up in the air.

Wow I totaly forgot about the old bay building. I wouldn't mind having one of those lofts in a few years... :cheers:

http://www.2ndavenuelofts.com/images/suites-cutaway.gif

Im really starting to dig the thread

Thats greta news for Saskatoon. Such a pretty, progressive, and liberal little oasis in the prarie and it has a reputation as being such. Now they have to do something about the crime rate.

UGH! Please dont mention that... :bash: I live in the north east side of the city so the crime here is relativly low if any... Most of the crime here is on the west side of the city...

If anyone is planning to move to saskatoon I'd highy suggest either moving to the northeast or south east areas... But there still is some exceptionaly great neghborhoods on the west side.

^Yes... the area that I used to live in was very safe before we left... now it has pretty much gone to crap :(... (It was in the North-West side)

Okay so I know I havent posted in here for a long time... Been really busy with school and such.

I have two sceen shots of the new high school... That I will be going to next year. Looks pretty nice to me. :cheers: Anyway here you go:

http://morray.sasktelwebsite.net/centennial/designs/art_2_feb2_05.pdf

http://morray.sasktelwebsite.net/centennial/designs/art_1_feb2_05.pdf

We're currently in the prosess of picking our school colours, logo, mascot etc. If you have any suggestions I'd be happy to hear them and mabye even submit them.

Here's what the school looks link right now.... http://members.shaw.ca/cnec/images/cc_290805_1.JPG

BTW-- The schhol name is "Centennial Collegiate" for Saskatchewans and Saskatoons centennial.

^^ cool :D What area of the city is it being built in?

and as for colours... what could be more Saskatchewan in nature than the good old Green and White? :colgate:

The school is being built in the north east area which really needs it's own collegiate. Right now most poeple are bussing to Evan Hardy which was actually built for 600 students but about 1,300 go there right now.

As for the colours, Holy Cross School already has green & white... which pisses me off because I wanted those coulour too.

Add silver ;)... it's another unofficial colour of the riders... that way it's a bit different than Holy Cross ;)

its great to hear that all areas of canada are booming... =) i'd like to come to saskatoon to see it! seems like a very charming city... the river valley and the castle on the river are very beautiful, and makes up for what it lacks in quality architecture in the skyline.

Saskatoon looks very impressive in the photos; I've been there a couple times, and liked it better than Regina, although the highrise architecture is a little bland. I'm suprised we don't hear more about this city.

^Saskatoon is a much more beautiful city... but I have to admit, that Regina has the better skyline... MUCH better.

I am, however, in love with the Bessborough in Saskatoon :D

Hello there,

I'm flying to Saskatoon in 2 weeks to visit some friends. Offcourse they show me around, but they probably have to go to University for some days. So which places in the city are nice to walk through?
My friends live in the center btw.

^It's going to start getting a little crisp/chilly, so I would bring some warmer clothes just in case ;)...

And I would definately walk the meewasin valley trail... especially in autumn. It's VERY beautiful.

Oh, and make sure that your friends take you to see the Bessborough ;)

Hello there,

I'm flying to Saskatoon in 2 weeks to visit some friends. Offcourse they show me around, but they probably have to go to University for some days. So which places in the city are nice to walk through?
My friends live in the center btw.


It's a pretty small town, so there's not really much to see. As stated, the river valley is a must. Downtown is rather modest, but there are a few shops on 2nd Ave and 21st St that could be of interest (if you like LPs you have to go to Tramps). You'll also want to stroll of Broadway Ave on the east side of the river. Again, nothing special but there's a number of Pubs, cafes and a few boutiques. Finally I recommend Amigos (corner of 10th and Dufferin) on the east side. No finer place of a beer and a burrito.

Have fun and dress warm.

Wow cool to see Saskatoon has development going on.
Congratulations!
Anyone have any street level pics of Saskatoon?

Anyone have any street level pics of Saskatoon?

Yea, I posted these a little while ago to a massive wave of indifference.

Saskatoon Street Level (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=228179)

http://www.goforgreen.ca/active_transportation/images/rue%20tr%C3%A8s%20large%20(Saskatoon%2098).jpg

http://www.jagajazzist.com/v2/sql/newsimages/saskatoon-hotel.jpg

http://p.vtourist.com/1544501-Travel_Picture-Saskatoon.jpg

http://www.saskfilm.com/databasedfiles/saskfilm-1009-ViewNew57/Saskatoon-8.jpg

http://www.saskfilm.com/databasedfiles/saskfilm-1009-ViewNew36/InnovationPlaceGalleriaFull.jpg

http://www.saskfilm.com/databasedfiles/saskfilm-1009-ViewNew90/StoonNight.jpg

http://www.saskfilm.com/databasedfiles/saskfilm-1009-ViewNew55/Saskatoon-3.jpg

http://www.saskatchewancentennial.com/stories/files/FUL/Saskatoon%201930's.jpg

http://mk29.image.pbase.com/u22/cdnxpat/upload/10089748.DowntownSaskatoon.jpg

http://www.teresco.org/pics/alaska-20010606-30/jdt/10/P6100022-800.JPG

http://www.teresco.org/pics/alaska-20010606-30/jdt/10/P6100021-800.JPG

http://www.teresco.org/pics/alaska-20010606-30/rff/10/P6100022.JPG

http://www.ion.le.ac.uk/~dmw7/Images/0405-Saskatoon/IMG_4697_reduced.jpg

http://www.ion.le.ac.uk/~dmw7/Images/0405-Saskatoon/IMG_4691_reduced.jpg

http://www.worldcityphotos.org/Canada/CAN-SK-Saskatoon-wskriseeva1.jpg

I found a really good rendering of what the south downtown should look like.

http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/dtp/images/pics/downtown_landscape.jpg

I was watching the news a few days ago and saw they we're starting construction on a pedestrian suspension bridge! It's more ordimental than for a perpose though.

I FINNALY have some more development news. The Century Plaza landmark proposals are in and the six finnalists have been choosen. It seems like every city has some sort of big landmark that defines it. Saskatoon has a river. :bash: Anyway here are the six finalists. You can see more here: http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/index.html

1. http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/lexier/1lg.jpg

2. http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/anholt/2lg.jpg

3. http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/gellman/1lg.jpg

My favorite... 4. http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/widgery/2lg.jpg

5. http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/bentham/1lg.jpg

6. http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/koopman_friggstad/1lg.jpg

Personaly I don't really like them, but It seems lots of other people do so... yeah...

I think a combination of number 1 and number 5 would create an intimate feel.

woo... I LOVE number 4... and to me it seems #4 and 6 are the same... except 4 has that inner web/ball going on.

I really like 6, I don't really like the first one

I'm excited for Saskatoon!

At first I did like six the best, but then I found out that they are actualy sticks not lights & they sway in the wind. Ugh!

http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/century_plaza/koopman_friggstad/4lg.jpg

^^HAHA they'd sway almost all the time then...

Definately go with #4 then. :)

i thought it was a fountain :?

I found a model of the south downtown should look like. This gives you a real sence of how big this project is.

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/dtp/images/pics/sdmp1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/dtp/south_downtown/sdmp.html&h=200&w=280&sz=24&tbnid=BvD46ypFrogJ:&tbnh=77&tbnw=109&hl=en&start=1&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dprinceton%2Bdevelopments%2Bsk%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D

I like the columns one best(4) (not number one which is too plain). Does the second one look like a crashed spaceship to anyone else? and do you think Saskatoon will get sued by Stargate if they build number 5? :)

I found a model of the south downtown should look like. This gives you a real sence of how big this project is.

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/dtp/images/pics/sdmp1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/dtp/south_downtown/sdmp.html&h=200&w=280&sz=24&tbnid=BvD46ypFrogJ:&tbnh=77&tbnw=109&hl=en&start=1&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dprinceton%2Bdevelopments%2Bsk%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D

That plan has been long since scrapped. It's not going to happen. This (http://www.riverlanding.ca/about/index.html) is the current plan.

I found some construction pics of River Landing here, http://flickr.com/photos/sheila_steele/sets/1043672/

I also found a neat article on the Streetscape of downtown.

Streets and Streetscape

The effective and creative design of streets and streetscape (lighting, street furniture, landscaping) can help define a special location. The River Landing redevelopment project involves planning and constructing a whole new series of streets in both Phase I and Phase II. For Phase I, a "Streetscape Master Plan" has been prepared that establishes a long-term vision of the street, the pedestrian environment, and details for the streets and their infrastructure.

The design is aimed at producing a pedestrian friendly atmosphere, placing priority on pedestrian movement while still allowing slow speed vehicular circulation through the area to provide access to individual properties and to the riverfront parks.

Street Pattern:
2nd Avenue is extended directly south from 19th Street to the edge of the Riverfront Project in order to connect it physically and visually to the existing central business district. Spadina Crescent is extended westward from 3rd Avenue to 2nd Avenue in order to provide visual and physical access to both pedestrians and vehicles in a manner consistent with the balance of Spadina Crescent East. Traffic circles are provided at the intersections of 2nd Avenue and Spadina Crescent and at Spadina Crescent and 3rd Avenue in order to accommodate flexible vehicular movement and slow traffic speeds. The vehicular portions of the street are narrowed at seven locations along 2nd Avenue and Spadina Crescent in order to slow vehicular traffic and promote pedestrian safety by shortening crosswalk distances and improving sight lines. The driving surface of the street will be covered with paving stone in order to identify the street as a pedestrian priority zone and to slow vehicular traffic through rougher texture surfaces, compared to asphalt or concrete.

Sidewalk Design:
On 2nd Avenue and Spadina East sidewalk width will range from five to six metres compared to the standard 3.65 metre sidewalk in most of Downtown. The extra width on 2nd and Spadina will accommodate more pedestrians and sidewalk amenity space. The curbs will be rounded and kept low in order to accommodate easy access by persons using wheelchairs, strollers or other wheeled devices. The sidewalk will consist of a paving stone amenity zone adjacent to the rolled curb to accommodate streetscape furniture, and a smooth concrete strip along the back of the sidewalk or building face to facilitate movement of persons in wheelchairs or other wheeled devices. The concrete strips will cross the driving lanes at the intersections.

Special Event Street Closures:
The combination of street design, traffic circles and sidewalk design will accommodate the periodic closure of 2nd Avenue or Spadina Crescent for special events. The centre of the traffic circle at the terminus of 2nd Avenue will be designed to accommodate the "Century Plaza".

Street Lighting and Special Lighting:
Street lighting will favour pedestrian lighting instead of vehicular street lighting. Special feature lighting may be provided to highlight public art, landscape features or architectural details.

Public Art:
Public art is a popular aspect of Saskatoon's Downtown and its incorporation into the streetscape in River Landing was endorsed by the public input received. Both permanent art and sites for temporary art will be incorporated into the streetscape design, as either freestanding objects or as art integrated with other streetscape features. The centers of the traffic circles are proposed as sites for either landmark objects or public art. The Market Walk, Market Square and parts of Spadina East and the new parks will all be locations for public art.

Sidewalk Trees:
Approximately 150 trees will be incorporated into all public sidewalks within River Landing or adjacent sidewalks. A tree-planting plan has already been incorporated into the riverfront park. A mix of species will be chosen to improve bio-diversity and all street trees will be provided with root growth structures and irrigation to promote healthy growth. Sparkle lights (LEDs) will be added to the street trees to provide a warm festive atmosphere year round.

Streetscape Furniture:
Unique streetscape furniture has been selected to express the design theme proposed for the area. The streetscape furniture items will include benches, garbage cans, directory boards, flowerpots, bollards, ash urns, tree grates and other similar items. Special gateway features may be included at the 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue entries and at 19th Street and Avenue A.



http://www.riverlanding.ca/index.html

A new "renerding" of the 2nd Ave. lofts! :cheers:

http://www.2ndavenuelofts.com/images/home-selev-lrg.jpg

http://www.2ndavenuelofts.com/images/home-eelev-lrg.jpg

http://www.2ndavenuelofts.com/index1.html

Yet another pic, this one of the Centennial Auditoruim expansion. (Recently re-named TCU Place!) :bash:

http://www.tcuplace.com/images/photogallery/expansion0120_frontlarge.jpg

http://www.tcuplace.com/photogallery.html

I'm so excited for these new projects. :)

What does the TCU stand for? I am saddened by the name change :(.

It will always be the Centennial Auditorium for me...

http://uregina.ca/~wollbaun/centennial-auditorium.JPG

The addition is nice though.


And those 2nd Ave apartments... That looks like the Old Bay Building... At least I think it was the Bay that had that design on the side... Is it just being rennovated?
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EDIT: After reading the front page of the site, you may disregard my comment on the old Bay building...

TCU = Teacher's Credit Union. About as lame as it gets.

Might as well c/p this from SSP.

I present Saskatoon's current major projects:

Riverfront Condo

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/RF.jpg

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/RF2.jpg

The metamorphous of the Bay into the 2nd Ave Lofts is moving forward, to the surprise of many

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Bay01.jpg

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Bay02.jpg

If the stalled renovation of the King George Hotel (foreground left) ever gets
going, it'll make for a nice little stretch of urbanity, at least by local standards.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Bay3.jpg

The Miller Building reno was a nice little, if minor, addition to the office space inventory. It had been a Country Wide Furniture franchise.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Miller Old.jpg

Ta da. The only tenant at present is the commercial realtor behind the project. Still space available kids.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Miller.jpg

The TCU Place (formerly Centennial Auditorium) is undergoing expansion,
doubling it's convention floor space so we can compete for the big shows.
Watch out Red Deer.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/TCU01.jpg

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/TCU02.jpg

This former parking lot on the corner of 1st and 22nd will be the new home of
the Affinity Credit Union. Haven't seen a rendering but I've heard told it
will be 3 or 4 floors and include an 80 space parkade. Here's hoping they
don't put the parkade front and centre. They very well might.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Aff.jpg

Then of course there's is the Galaxy Cinema, filling in a block long empty lot.
Though you can't see from this picture, the foundation is pretty much all in
place. Once this is up, well, downtown will never be the same.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Gal.jpg

The just sold Legion Building. Not the most beautiful, but I wouldn't cry if
they kept it. Probably won't cry if the zap it.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Leg.jpg

I'm sure they'll take the neon with them to wherever they relocate. If not
I'll take it.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/Leg 02.jpg

River Landing...it may not look like much, but they've made a ton of progress
along the riverbank. It's looking not too bad. Much better than the gravel
boat launch it replaced.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/RL.jpg

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/RL 02.jpg

Then a small project on the east side (JW will know this one)...
I had great hopes when a local ice cream parlour purchased this building. It
was in pretty bad shape, and I was hoping the replacement would be something
nice

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/DA.jpg

...(cue 'Price is Right' foghorn)...

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/DevFeb06/HMST.jpg

So it's not finished yet. A sizeable patio is bound to be in the plans but I
can't see what they can do to save this one.

very nice shots... how tall will that Riverfront Condo be?

Thanks. The Riverfront will be 15 floors high (no idea in feet/meters), so basically what you see in the picture, maybe 1 floor more.

I'm glad Saskatoon is getting a Galaxy Theatre :). They are very nice... One went up within the last few years in Regina. Nice to see all the development in my home town :D.

Lovely update circle33. :cheers:

It really sucks that they changed the name of Centennial Auditorum. :bash:

I foregot to mention, the new Centennial Collegiate is comming along nicely, I don't have any construction pics of anything thats been going on lately but I have one rendering. :)

http://www.spsd.sk.ca/images/schools/CCI/CCI.jpg

You can see the floorplans and another rendering here: http://morray.sasktelwebsite.net/centennial.htm

There is also a new suburban development in the works right now called Hampton Village.
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/land/residential/land_for_sale/hampton_residential_plan.pdf

As well as Willow Grove, which is about half completed.
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/land/residential/land_for_sale/willowgrove.pdf

Does anyone have a rendering of then new Cineplex Galaxy? I'd really like to see what this is gunna look like.

It will probably look somewhat similar to the one in Regina...

http://www.hillcompanies.com/NewsArticles/Pictures/Projects/Galaxy.gif

which on the outside isn't fantastic... but the interior is great. Also, the seats are awesome.

cirlcle 33 , your first pic looks great and so do the rest . I have only been to saskatoon a few times but is thier a foot ball stadium their ?

Thanks...

We claim to have a football stadium...it seats maybe 2,000 - 2,500. Huskie games usually attract more than that (over 5,000 at the semi-finals last November - and only 8 porta-johns), so there are a lot of people standing. It's supposed to upgraded to seat 10,000 in time to host the 2006 Vanier Cup. So far there doesn't seem to be any activity on the site.

^^Aren't there 2 "sorta" football stadiums?

You were talking about Griffiths Stadium right... but isn't there still Gordie Howe Bowl?

It would be nice to see a new 17,000 person park built .

This might be of some interest to some of you... I started a new thread on the Saskatoon Airport. I couldn't find any super great one's off of google, so you have any pics please feel free to share.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=321658

Thanks, Steve :)

On a side-note, look what I found!? I love the veiwpoint in this one. :cheers:

http://www.nonstopdesign.com/albums/saskatoon2004/aaa.jpg

I wish I could take credit for it though.

Good news. I've not been to Saskatoon, is it more like a mini-Winnipeg or Calgary/Edmonton? I read just recently that Saskatoon was in the running to get the Blues from St. Louis in '83! That's crazy. Any talk since?

When most people compare cities in Saskatchewan and Alberta... ppl group Regina and Edmonton together, and Calgary and Saskatoon...

In that Regina and Edmonton are government cities, and Saskatoon and Calgary are much more business oriented... and also Calgary and Saskatoon are non-capitals, but the largest cities in their respective provinces.

Never heard it compared with Winnipeg though.

Another Update! :)

The City of Saskatoon and Persephone Theatre have reached an agreement for the sale of land, grant provisions, and property tax incentives that paves the way for the construction of a new performing arts theatre on River Landing Phase I. The theatre will be located on the northern portion of the destination complex lands and will be designed to accommodate future integration with future construction. Construction could begin in the spring of 2006.

http://www.persephonetheatre.org/season/current/Exterior-Perspective.gif

I also found a rendering of the TUC Place (Centennial Auditorum) expansion.
The expansion is progressing and the estimated open date for the new area is May 2006.

http://www.tcuplace.com/images/photogallery/photogallery_building_08.gif

There is talk of a new East Permiter road to be built in 20 or some years. Sheck out this link.

The East Perimeter Highway is part of the long-term strategy to accommodate transportation needs of the City of Saskatoon and surrounding communities as the City population grows to 400,000. The East Perimeter Highway Study was conducted jointly by three planning agencies: the City of Saskatoon, the Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park and Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation.
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/municipal_engineering/east_perimeter_highway/recommended_plan.pdf

There are also plans for a new south bridge to be built in the near future. :)
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/municipal_engineering/river_crossings/Options_Nov24_2005.pdf (WARNING: 14.79 MB)

Another Update! :)
There is talk of a new East Permiter road to be built in 20 or some years. Sheck out this link.


http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/municipal_engineering/east_perimeter_highway/recommended_plan.pdf

There are also plans for a new south bridge to be built in the near future. :)
http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/municipal_engineering/river_crossings/Options_Nov24_2005.pdf (WARNING: 14.79 MB)

awesome! Is this because circle drive is becoming crowded? or do they just think it's easier to make a new freeway, rather than converting all of Circle Dr.?

Regina has a similar plan (http://www.regina.ca/pdfs/2005_RoadNetwork.pdf), but I doubt ours will become reality any time soon :(

I found some more construction pics of River Landing. :)

http://static.flickr.com/32/67274473_187f29d14b.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/25/67275202_54bc5ffd0d.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/33/63975642_f9c1be5f03.jpg?v=0

BTW-- These arn't mine and I think there a little dated but what the heck.

:)

I stumbled across yet more projects! :) These were both designed by PBK Architects. http://www.pbkarchitectsinc.com/

http://www.pbkarchitectsinc.com/pimg/institutional/usasice/a.jpg

University of Saskatchewan Ice Arena - Feasibility Study

The design of the new Ice Arena incorporates two parallel ice surfaces separated by a major block of 8 dressing rooms. The rinks run north-south, with the spectator sheet on the eastern side. The total number of fixed seats in the facility is 2,500, and these would be accessed from a main lobby on the north-east corner of the building. This location works well with the entry to Griffith's Stadium and creates a central drop-off point for spectator varsity events.

This isn't approved yet but it looks good to me.

University of Saskatchewan Land Use and Urban Design Study

http://www.pbkarchitectsinc.com/pimg/urbanplanning/usas/a.jpg

PBK Architects Inc. was selected to prepare a land-use and urban design master plan for the University of Saskatchewan's 1,900 acre land holdings, located in the centre of Saskatoon.

The study illustrated options for the long-term expansion of the campus in association with a variety of other revenue generating land uses which the University may undertake in joint venture with other public and private sector interests.

Land-use options were based on market research and financial analysis which estimated potential net revenues which the university could anticipate from various development types.

The study also established design principles to ensure that all new development reinforces the high quality environment of the core campus area and its spectacular setting on the South Saskatchewan River.

nice work , is it possable to get a some shots of the Three biggest buildings in saskatchewan
If you have them or have ime , or anyone else for that .

For Saskatchewan the tallest buildings are in Regina...

Here's (http://uregina.ca/~wollbaun/labour/labour1.jpg) a picture I took a while ago... you can see the 4 tallest.

The tallest is at 84m I think, and it is the tallest building on the left of the left Field Goal Post, the third tallest is the black and gold building in the middle of the posts, and the 2nd and 4th are the twins to the right of the right post. Hopefully that makes sense... Emporis also has links to the pictures of the 4 buildings on this page (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/?id=101728)


Here (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/?id=101606) is the list of Saskatoon's tallest...

In the province Regina has the 7 tallest, then Saskatoon the 8th... then Regina then next dozen or so.

I think that that site could be incorrect. They say that this building... http://www.emporis.com/en/il/im/?id=305460 is taller than this one... http://www.emporis.com/en/il/im/?id=411912 as well as this one http://www.emporis.com/en/il/im/?id=305469 ? :)

^^ Yeah, I think Hallmark place (that's what it's called, right?) is at least the second or third tallest in Saskatchewan.. how many metres is it?

it's probably pretty close to the Delta hotel in Regina, it has 2 more floors, but the floor height seems a bit shorter. Close call

Yes it's called Hallmark Place, the site says it's 27 floors and CN Tower with 10 floors as well as Canada Building with 8 floors. The site ranks Hallmark Place 3rd in Saskatoon, after two much smaller buildings... Anywho, very confusing.

Hallmark Place has gotta be taller than anything in Saskatoon. I'm originally from Saskatchewan, lived in Saskatoon 4 years, and I've always assumed Hallmark was tallest.

Emporis refuses to acknowledge Hallmark as Saskatoon's tallest because there is no measurement. There is no doubt it is the tallest.

Not beautiful,not by a longshot, but we love it anyway.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/hall.jpg

I worked out that the height of Hallmark place is around 74m (roof)

I used google earth to measure building shadows of 'Hallmark Place' (unknown height) and the 'Canada Building' (known height). I used the Canada building to find the angle of the sun, then I had enough data to find the height of the Hallmark building

my numbers are probably a little off due to innacuracy in measuring the shadows, and the fact that I rushed through it pretty fast

and I always thought I'd never use the crap I learned in math class :lol:

I found a concept plan for the new River Landing Hotel & Spa. Looks Great!

http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/dpt/city_manager/river_landing/hotel_proposal.pdf

I can't wait till they start building.

I arrived in Saskatoon last August (working at U of S), and after reading about various renovation projects on this thread and other websites, I decided to investigate and possibly buy.

I haven't purchased yet, but I thought I'd share my experience (so far). I hope this will encourage other potential/recent buyers to do the same: the renovation market is quickly becoming a "seller's market" in Saskatoon, meaning that the more buyers can share, the better for them in their buyer/seller/agent negotiations.

2nd Avenue lofts: impressive ceiling height (up 18 feet), good-sized lofts with postmodern mezzanines. Nice indeed, as long as one does not care too much about the "squeezed" aspect of most units (looking like sardines in a can). And then, there is the KG hotel nearby likely to be torn down... probably as soon as buyers move into their new lofts (i.e., April 07)! The seller has apparently decided to increase the price of all units by $5,000 at the beginning of this month: one unit advertised for 199k is now at 204k. The few remaining ones are just quite pricy for what they are. But I am sure it was a good buy a few months ago, when the project was advertised for the first time.

T. Eaton lofts : very disappointing experience. Their agent (Prudential) made me believe that all appliances were included in the price. I had already signed the first two pages of an offer I was going to make when I realized it was not the case. The agent's explanation: "I did not know". Hum. Then, as I wanted to get only one parking lot with my unit, I was promised two parking lots for the price of one (i.e., $10,000), supposedly because there is a condominium rule in Saskatoon precluding a seller from re-assigning parking lots to different units. As I was about to sign the second offer, it turned out that it referred to only one parking lot! "Well, the seller has decided to keep one for himself...but originally you just wanted one, right?" was the agent's only explanation. What happened to that condominium rule they had been referring to before? Right, I just wanted one parking lot, "originally". But, "originally", I also wanted to deal with a honest agent. Most are honest I will add, but some will cut ethical corners as soon as they smell a potentially speculative market. Even in Saskatoon, apparently. One more thing: at the Eaton loft, the seller has decided to increase the price of at least some units by $5,000 at the beginning of every month. I am wondering who got that bad idea first: the Eaton or the Bay Building developers!

I haven't visited the Fairbanks building, but I understand that it is a mature project with probably all units of decent size (1,000 sqft +) already sold.

I guess the window of opportunity to invest in a sask loft for a decent price has now passed, at least for the three ongoing renovation projects (Bay building on 2nd avenue, T.Eaton, and Fairbanks). If anybody hears about new or future loft-type projects, thanks for letting us know!

/\ The former Extra Foods building on Third Ave. has been sold to a local developer (who does mostly suburban projects). I know his son and tried to pry some info out of him, but he understandably couldn't offer much. He did say it would be fairly big project. My guess is it will be something residential, but obviously not a true 'reno' loft. Anyway, you might want to keep your eye on that one. There should be an announcement in the next couple of months.

The Eaton loft is a gorgeous building, but the immediate neighbourhood is pretty sketchy. There is buzz about that the city bus garages will be moved which would improve the aesthetics a whole lot.

Anyway, a belated welcome to Saskatoon. (I've been here 3 1/2 years so I guess i'm authorized to dole out welcomes). Good luck hunting.

have been keeping an eye on loft projects in Saskatoon, here is my review:
best website: Fairbanks Morse building (aka Warehouse building)
worst: T Eaton lofts (don't try their "floor plan movie" if you are prone to sea sickness)

best "loft appeal": T Eaton (because of the bricks).
worst: bricks at the Fairbanks (inside the lofts) with dry walls. Kind of defeats the purpose. :bash:

best location: second avenue lofts
worst: a couple of weeks, a house located at the corner of the T Eaton building was set on fire - need I say more.
tied for worst: Fairbanks building (on windy days, the huge and hugly highway located just 6 feet away and right in front of the building must make quite a disruption. and there is no guarantee it will be removed any time soon (b/c city and railroad still trying to reach an agreement re: 25th street). The Fairbanks building is located on 23rd, which technically is an highway until the 25th stree project is completed (in 2008 if you are optimistic)

Riskiest project: second Ave (they owe the city $100,000's and have been skipping payments :runaway: - however, at this time the project seems to be moving, and moving fast).

Overall comment: when it comes to lofts, this is not Boston or Toronto, neither for the prices, nor for the quality of what is being offered.

Jenni :)

Does anyone have the latest renderings of Griffith? Also heard the university might build an arts center south of College? Why not build the arena that they have had on hold forever. Rutherford MUST be replaced.

Found this about the upgrade, cant find any renders though...

July 8, 2005 - University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon and PotashCorp President and CEO Bill Doyle today announced plans to invest a $5 million donation from PotashCorp in upgrades to Griffiths Stadium. The donation will enable the University to host the Vanier Cup in 2006.



The University was awarded the 2006 Vanier Cup by Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) on the condition the field be upgraded with artificial turf and field lighting installed. PotashCorp’s gift will pay for those projects as well as provide other facility upgrades in Griffiths Stadium.



“The refurbishment will create a first-class facility for Huskie athletes and the 2006 Vanier Cup,” said Doyle. “We believe this will enrich the student experience, raise the profile of the University of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon and strengthen the ties between the campus and our community.”



“Without PotashCorp’s commitment, we may not have been able to meet all the requirements for bringing the Vanier Cup to Saskatoon. PotashCorp really saved the day,” said Carol Rodgers, Dean of the College of Kinesiology, where the Huskies are based.



In thanking Doyle and PotashCorp, U of S President Peter MacKinnon spoke about the long-term impact of the gift. “The benefits of the Griffith Stadium upgrades will be felt for years to come by Huskie athletes and fans as well as the many community sports programs which also make use of the facilities.”



To recognize PotashCorp’s long-standing relationship with the University of Saskatchewan, its outstanding leadership and community support, the U of S will name the sports precinct on the south side of College Drive, PotashCorp Park. Griffiths Stadium, along with the adjacent fields used by Campus Recreation and other groups, are included in PotashCorp Park.



MacKinnon also thanked Doyle for his personal involvement in the campaign.



“PotashCorp’s commitment to this campaign goes far beyond their leadership gift. President and CEO Bill Doyle has been a leader and motivator in this campaign – serving as Chair of the Saskatchewan Campaign Committee and a member of the National Advisory Board.”



The CIS championship football game, the Vanier Cup, will be held in Saskatoon on November 25, 2006. It is the first time this national sporting event will be held outside of Ontario. A study by Saskatoon Sports Tourism estimates that tourists coming to Saskatoon for the Vanier Cup will spend $7,403,679 in Saskatchewan. Of this, $4,807,785 represents the profit generated from their expenditures and is the net economic impact or Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the 2006 Vanier Cup.



The donation is the lead gift in the University’s Thinking the World of our Future fundraising campaign.

oops in my previous message I meant "hugly highway SIGN", not just "hugly highway" located 6 feet from the Fairbanks Morse building. A perfect wind catcher. beats me why the city put this type of signs downtown in the first place, when they belong more to a highway environment.

Granted, improving the stadium is a way of increasing university awareness, but not its status and the quality of its programs. I hope this will never become a marketing game where, just like in the US, coaches become "advertisers" for their university and are paid literally millions, whereas some term instructors (and staff) are still left with a meager pay.

Details are scant at the moment, but a 16 storey commercial/residential project is coming to the corner of Broadway and 9th, where the old Northern Paints store currently sits empty. This is great stuff, as Broadway essentially fizzles out after Main St. (with all due respect to the Nutana Bakery). Link (http://www.meridiandevelopment.ca/commercial.html)

Hey I found this render of what the finished product of the riverfront condo will look like. :)

http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/riverfront.jpg

^ I posted that months ago on skyscraperpage.com

Much better forum....

Anyway, I read a few pages ago that someone said Regina has the 8 tallest buildings in he province? That would be false. Saskatoon's building are not updated on Emporis. I tried to get them to do it, but they want someone more "official" to prove the buildings existence and height. In the cities section on skyscraperpage.com I believe both Regina and Saskatoon are updated. check it out. I currently working to diagram the Saskatoon buildings as well.

nice pic!

Ríverfront? So do we say that 'REE-vuhr•FRUHNT' or what?

I finnaly found some construction pics of th Griffiths Stadium upgrade! :)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1036.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1037.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1038.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1039.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1040.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1041.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1042.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1043.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1044.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1045.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1046.jpg

:cheers:

Stumbled across this proposal while looking for something else (that I didn't find).

http://www.icrsaskatoon.com/Index/Feature%20Property/tower21%20small%20pic.jpg

Is it for real? Time will tell. I hope so. It looks kind of fun.

An accurate rendering would have at lease three pick ups in the vicinity.

Stumbled across this proposal while looking for something else (that I didn't find).

http://www.icrsaskatoon.com/Index/Feature%20Property/tower21%20small%20pic.jpg

Is it for real? Time will tell. I hope so. It looks kind of fun.

An accurate rendering would have at lease three pick ups in the vicinity.


Wow I love it! Do you know what it is?

Tower 21 - 21st Street East at 4th Avenue South
Sale Price: $2,450,000.00
This land is located at the corner of Nelson Road and McOrmond Drive in the rapidly growing neighborhoods of Erindale, University Heights and Willow Grove, along with the established neighborhoods of Arbor Creek, Silverspring and Forest Grove

^what land?

where project will be built .

/\ You've got it wrong. 4th and 21st is downtown and nowhere near Nelson Road and McOrmond Drive. You've somehow combined two different listings.

The inititiative is appreciated, though. ;)

I finnaly found some construction pics of th Griffiths Stadium upgrade! :)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/uofshuskies/IMG_1036.jpg

:cheers:

That actually looks jsut like my old high schools track...with a few extra buildings though.

The inititiative is appreciated, though.

thanks ;)

^^^Thanks for clearing that up, I was getting very confused...

I think we have a sad development thread here. Nothing against the postings just very little activity in the largest city in the province.

^^Well it's not like Saskatchewan is a very large province to begin with :(.

And the largest city is only larger by 20,000-30,000 people....

Seems like Regina has been experiencing the majority of the devopment news lately.

I got my street repaved last week. Does that count? :bash: lol j/k

^^Ooo that sounds exciting...

In Regina they just fill the potholes with gravel for a few weeks, then finally send out the repavers. :bash: Or they expand an intersection that doesn't need expansion. :sleepy:

Okay so, this thread has not been used for a looong time. So I'm going to post a few pics from downtown saskatoon that I took a few weeks ago. Hope You enjoy. BTW-- By the time I got to take pics of River Landing my memory card was almost full, otherwise I would have taken more. :bash: I plan on going down to the river again this fall (with a bigger memory card) & take some good ones with the fall colours.

My camera isnt the greatest so please dont kill me over this one.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/CopyofDowntownSaskatoon008.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/Copy2ofDowntownSaskatoon001.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon002.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon003.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon004.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon005.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon006.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon007.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon008.jpg

EDIT: I can't upload all my pics @ the moment so I'll post the rest tomorrow. Thanks, Steve

those are great shots nothing to be worried about there at all

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon007.jpg

Is this a new condo ? is it possable to get more shots of it ?the large one on the left that is . ;)

great pics, I love the Beesborough hotel (or however the heck you spell that lol)

I was actually planning to go to Saskatoon today. I havent been there since I was young :( But I ended up going to the bar last night and I didn't feel up to the 4 hour round trip anymore

Okay heres the rest of my pics.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon011.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon016.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon017.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon022.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon020.jpg

And a few of the Progress on River Landing. They don't seem to be working on any of the buildings at the moment but they have the walkway finnished as well as the pedestrian "sespension bridge." The details look really good too.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon013.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon021.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon018.jpg

those are great shots nothing to be worried about there at all

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/steveowevo/Saskatoon/DowntownSaskatoon007.jpg

Is this a new condo ? is it possable to get more shots of it ?the large one on the left that is . ;)

The one on the left has been there for as long as I remember Its probably atleast 15 yrs old. but I'm not sure. It's located on @ the end of Broadway Ave. just before the Broadway Bridge. Unfortunatly I don't have any other pics of it @ the moment & neither did google (that I could find.)

thanks anyways ! :)

I found this on the skyscraperpage.com forums... You can actualy see the progress being made on some of the projects.

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

http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/toon1.jpg

http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/toon2.jpg

http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/toon3.jpg

Also If you wanna see more of the aireal photos of saskatoon they updated globalairphotos.com. So check that out. :)

Thanks, Steve

those shots make saskatoon look huge !

It is.
I asked for those pics on the other forum to clarify where all the new projects are going. It's actually kind of hard to keep track of them all. First time in a long time!!!!

those shots make saskatoon look huge !

Not really. Downtown Saskatoon is fairly small actually, what you mean is probably our sprawl. (both west side and east side)

Good news. I've not been to Saskatoon, is it more like a mini-Winnipeg or Calgary/Edmonton? I read just recently that Saskatoon was in the running to get the Blues from St. Louis in '83! That's crazy. Any talk since?

Saskatoon is at central location between Edmonton and Winnipeg. ;) But Saskatoon has its identity quite different from Winnipeg... Winnipeg is more like a continental, vibrant, business city. Edmonton is huge... I would never compare Saskatoon with Edmonton. It's totally different, while both have their characters.

Both Regina and Saskatoon feel like small towns that just kept growing .

Meridian On Broadway (from the mouth of a anchor tenant Facility mgr.)

Approx specs:

1st Floor - Retail / Financial Services / Parkade

2,3,4 Floor - Parkade

5-12 Floor - Suites, only 5 or so per floor - 2/3 width of parkade with 5th floor terrace over rest

12 - 19th floor (higher depending on presale) 1/2 width of middle floors, single penthouse style suites with elevator opening into suite, 2nd balcony off bedrooms with possible built in jacuzzi.

Top floor - common room, fitness, jaccuzi's, lookout. Multi use facilities.

Footings must be in by the 2nd week of October to facilitate cast-in-place concrete at a rate of 1 floor per week built over the winter. Existing bakery and SCU buildings look like they will remain in place.

He said the design was scoped from an existing downtown Vancouver condo project. Still no rendering made public, but my contact says that he saw it. I hope my info is right, this looks like a big step forward for Saskatoon.


Finally something new happening!

Got this info from a different forum.

Looks like there will be more progress on the RiverLanding site right away!

"Theatre looks to future"

Cam Fuller, The StarPhoenix
Published: Thursday, September 14, 2006

Construction could start at the end of October on Persephone Theatre's new building on the riverbank. "Tenders are just on the verge of going out," board chair David Gerecke said Wednesday...


This will be a 450 seat live performance theatre. I will try to find some pics.
Some Features of the New Theatre Building

The new theatre is planned to provide our audiences with accessibility and comfort. Our increased capacity opens the door to more performances by Persephone and our many performing arts partners.

* Main stage — Seating for 450 patrons, including a balcony and box seats. Advanced sound and lighting technology, an orchestra pit, wing space, and access to backstage areas, which will allow for multiple configurations for a variety of productions.
* Second stage — This "black box" venue will house 100 people. It will allow for a variety of performances, including plays, musical concerts, trade shows and lunch time theatre. The facility is designed to allow shows on both stages simultaneously.
* Workshop space — The new workshops, carpentry and costume areas will be spacious, have upgraded equipment, access points to accommodate both stages, and provide space for Persephone's productions and any other groups' needs, without any overlap or conflict.
* Lobby — Spacious and inviting, with expanded concession areas. With a spectacular view of the new River Landing area, Persephone will be one of the premier locations in Saskatoon.

“Building on a River of Dreams is the most ambitious production in the history of Persephone Theatre!” Tibor Feheregyhazi C.M.?

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/3896/renderingpr7.gif

This may be a little off topic but, Saskatoon may develop a White Water park on the river. This is the link.

http://www.ttwwc.ca/

http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/w1.JPG

http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/w2.JPG

http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/w3.JPG

Meridian On Broadway (from the mouth of a anchor tenant Facility mgr.)

Approx specs:

1st Floor - Retail / Financial Services / Parkade

2,3,4 Floor - Parkade

5-12 Floor - Suites, only 5 or so per floor - 2/3 width of parkade with 5th floor terrace over rest

12 - 19th floor (higher depending on presale) 1/2 width of middle floors, single penthouse style suites with elevator opening into suite, 2nd balcony off bedrooms with possible built in jacuzzi.

Top floor - common room, fitness, jaccuzi's, lookout. Multi use facilities.

Footings must be in by the 2nd week of October to facilitate cast-in-place concrete at a rate of 1 floor per week built over the winter. Existing bakery and SCU buildings look like they will remain in place.

He said the design was scoped from an existing downtown Vancouver condo project. Still no rendering made public, but my contact says that he saw it. I hope my info is right, this looks like a big step forward for Saskatoon.


Finally something new happening!

Got this info from a different forum.

Won't happen this fall! Here is a rendering of what it MIGHT look like. This isn't 100% for sure. http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1529/meridianbroadwaysaskatoonnl4.jpg




Also the little section between the two taller buildings is under construction. 1st Avenue, acroos from the Midtown Plaza. So far one bay has been leased.

http://www.guardianrealestate.ca/images/Retail_space_listings/212_-_1st_Ave_S_annex/New_Rendering_for_Web.jpg

Meridian On Broadway (from the mouth of a anchor tenant Facility mgr.)

Approx specs:

1st Floor - Retail / Financial Services / Parkade

2,3,4 Floor - Parkade

5-12 Floor - Suites, only 5 or so per floor - 2/3 width of parkade with 5th floor terrace over rest

12 - 19th floor (higher depending on presale) 1/2 width of middle floors, single penthouse style suites with elevator opening into suite, 2nd balcony off bedrooms with possible built in jacuzzi.

Top floor - common room, fitness, jaccuzi's, lookout. Multi use facilities.

Footings must be in by the 2nd week of October to facilitate cast-in-place concrete at a rate of 1 floor per week built over the winter. Existing bakery and SCU buildings look like they will remain in place.

He said the design was scoped from an existing downtown Vancouver condo project. Still no rendering made public, but my contact says that he saw it. I hope my info is right, this looks like a big step forward for Saskatoon.


Finally something new happening!

Got this info from a different forum.



So new info today. Thr project has been scaled back to 12 floors. Still taller than most buildings in the area.

Second area residents are trying to fight the development saying it is to big for the area. The developer has permits/permission to build so the area residents can't stop it. Stay tuned for actual construction. More than likely not till spring.

Im very excited about the Meridian On Broadway project shes really nice lookin . 12 kinda of shitty but hey its somthing right ?

So new info today. Thr project has been scaled back to 12 floors. Still taller than most buildings in the area.

Second area residents are trying to fight the development saying it is to big for the area. The developer has permits/permission to build so the area residents can't stop it. Stay tuned for actual construction. More than likely not till spring.

There are always immense repulsion of residents in Saskatoon whenever taller project proposed. It seems Regina is more skyscraper-friendly than we do.

I think opposition to this project is not all that strong. I live two blocks from there and everyone I've talked to is excited about the prospects it brings to the neighbourhood. Businesses appear to be on side too. Opponents seem to have the ear of the local newspaper, though.

Second story in three days (http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/local/story.html?id=25749393-54b8-4ec3-b5d9-9f0731e44f3a)

High-rise condominium would mar Broadway area
heritage advocate

The Northern Paints building on Broadway Avenue has a rich history worth saving, says the Saskatoon Heritage Society, but some business owners argue replacing the building with a high-rise would improve the area.

The heritage society may be fi ghting a losing battle to preserve the building at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Ninth Street. The zoning for the land already permits high-density residential use and a private developer has drawn up plans for a 12-storey condominium development.

The company had originally planned for 17 or 18 storeys, but scaled back plans due to high construction costs.

Twelve storeys are still too many, said heritage society president Victoria Neufeldt. Neufeldt believes four storeys is the most the area can handle.

Neufeldt is also concerned that the new development requires demolishing the 77-year-old Northern Paints building.

One of fi ve similar structures built by Safeway in 1929, it's now one of three that are still standing, said Neufeldt. Mayfair Drugs on 33rd Street and the Pleasant Hill Bakery occupy the other two buildings, she said.

Architecturally, the building is fi lled with decorative Spanish villa touches, said Neufeldt. She said there are turrets at the roofl ine and clay roof tiles along the facade. The building has Tyndall stone, or "grey stone," that was also used in the creation of parts of the University of Saskatchewan campus, she said.

Neufeldt said much of the building's charm is hidden by siding, while paint has rendered the Tyndall stone unidentifi able. She doesn't know what kinds of repairs are needed, but thinks the structure could be reused or restored.

"But if that's not possible, it needs to be replaced with something that fits in," she said.

According to Neufeldt, rather than fi tting in with the charm of Broadway, the new condo highrise will "cast a shadow" on the neighbourhood. Its height will block the sunlight from residential backyards, she said.

"It (also) sets the precedent for further development of that sort," she said.

But Nutana Cafe owner Norm Thai likes the condo's design and said it will bring more people to the area. As well, the Northern Paints site is ugly, he said.

"It's dead down there," said Thai.

"I think (a new development) will be better for business." Nino Agioritis, owner of Nino's Restaurants, said it was "about time somebody put something (like that) in the area." "Broadway's a nice neighbourhood. It's a great place for (development)," said Agioritis, who's excited about the possibilities the condominium could bring.

The Nutana Community Association will hold an open meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 to discuss Broadway's zoning, the development and its effects on the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Be a shame to lose that beaut...

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/media.canada.com/idl/sasp/20061207/78511-27765.jpg

Victoria Neufeldt, president of the Saskatoon Heritage Society, with the old Northern Paints building at Broadway Avenue and Ninth Street East in the background

And to dispell this notion that it will be out of scale witht the area...

On the same block: 6 storey apartment
One block north east 7 (?) storey apartment
2 blocks north west 12 storey condo
4 blocks north: 12 storey condo

It's called progress. As the developer stated in the paper Mondy, these are the same people that complain that the city is sprawling.

That building is so NOT worth saving. 12 stories vs 4 stories equals more units equals more people equals better neighborhood!

Down she went

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/circle33/ToonDec25/005.jpg

Down she went

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k195/circle33/ToonDec25/005.jpg

With or without that b*tch Victoria Neufeldt? LOL

"more people equals better neighborhood!"

More colours = gayer babies! Whee! I love your logic! :D

What does the high rise look like? Watch it turn out to be something WP doesn't like. :)

Anything built there would be wonderful! I am not negative like you Vid!

Anything built there would be wonderful! I am not negative like you Vid!

What? You started a whole threat about how architecture in Canada is crappy! I come from Thunder Bay, remember, so I could look at a 12 story turd and find it an amazing work of art!! :crazy:

Well both of you will have to wait until at least Feb. for renderings to be released. Then you can argue about it.

Ok! :)


Remind us, we (at least I) will forget.

Ok! :)


Remind us, we (at least I) will forget.

Like you do with deoderant?

How are the condos at the former bay store coming along?

/\ Still progressing...very slowly, but progressing. Not sure of the expected completion date.

How are thing's coming along with the river landing?

How are thing's coming along with the river landing?


Ok, you've waited long enough...the Persephone Theatre has started construction but we're still waiting for a render of the Hotel/Spa.

http://www.persephonetheatre.org/building/images/rendering.jpg

More info here (http://www.persephonetheatre.org/building/)

For those of you who don't frequent SSP, there's been a leak of the Meridian on Broadway rendering...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/384853765_f8cda41cc7.jpg?v=0


Shhh...don't tell anyone.

Not bad!

Kick ass , where will that be built , if anyone can put up a render with the sky line that would be great and include the river landing too !

I met with a guy today from Saskatoon who's sick of the commie government (ndp) wrecking all the entrepreneurially spirited project proposals.

Does anybody from Saskatoon know whats going on with the spa downtown, or the casino that was moved to the south of the city?

:banana: :cheers: :nuts:

First off it isn't a commie government here in Saskatchewan, it is a NDP led government.

The provincial government doesn't control civic proposals or projects, so if anything it is the local city officials ruinning things. But no proof of that.

Spa=dead
Casino=still under construction. Opening later this year.

After months of disappointment (not excited by suburban stick built condos) we finally have a reason to get our hopes up again.

http://s87411149.onlinehome.us/Parcel Y.jpg

Full story here (http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase1/urban_centre/pdfs/rfp_lake_placid.pdf)

WHOLLY CRAP RADIO ACTIVE MAN !!!

How many floors is that?

Im guessing 17-19 right?

20 floors according to the plan.
I like the curved design, something new for Saskatoon (I think). The public space looks nice, I hope it goes ahead as it is.
Thatta way Saskatoon! Hopefully this is just the beginning of some good stuff!

Ok, right now in RFP stage? Worth it's own thread?

Thiswas the only response to an RFP. Council votes on it Sept 17. After then I suppose you can decide if it merits its own thread

Fair enough. Do tell us what council thinks.

good luck to sasktoon looks like a farly well designed building with the court yard and such

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/7747/courtyardom4.jpg

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1113/courtyard2vf6.jpg

so .... what happen with this?

Saskatoon city council has given the green light to a major residential and commercial development on the River Landing site.

Councillors voted unanimously Monday in favour of a business proposal from Calgary-based Lake Placid Investments to put a hotel, restaurants, office and retail space, and a 20-storey condo tower on the one-hectare (2.5-acre) parcel of land that's north of the river and west of the Traffic Bridge.

Lake Placid Investments hopes to complete construction of its proposed River Landing development by 2011.
(Lake Placid Investments) The development would be worth about $125 million, according to the proposal.

The city-owned land, called Parcel Y, has been sitting empty for months after a local developer backed out of a planned hotel project. Lake Placid wants to buy the land for $4.8 million.

Mayor Don Atchison said it's time to move ahead in developing the site.

"I don't think the citizens of Saskatoon want us to wait another two years, another three years or another 50 years, to build something here," he said. "I think people are anxious to see something occur sooner rather than later

The riverfront lands comprising River Landing offer a remarkable opportunity for new development that will provide a major new destination for residents and tourists alike. Developed as planned, this area will help revitalize Riversdale and strengthen the Downtown.

This plan is one of a number that have been produced for this area over the years and include what has come to be known as the Moriyama Plan, the 1989 Mayor's Task Force report, and most recently, the Southeast Riversdate Design Plan (2001). The River Landing Plan has borrowed heavily from the technical work underlying the Southeast Riversdale Plan.

Planning Principles

Cities across North America and Europe have been reclaiming and redeveloping their waterfronts. Saskatoon has been a pioneer in protecting and enhancing its riverfront and an important framework for this has been the “Moriyama Plan”.

A review of successful waterfront projects suggests that there are five key considerations for good waterfront development, and these have been taken into consideration in the preparation of these planning principles and the development of the plan:

Close contact with the water by pedestrians;
Continuous public open space along the waterfront edge;
Good connections with the Downtown and adjacent neighbourhoods;
Access for all with public space shared; and
Land uses and activities that will encourage its use.
Twelve land planning principles have also been drawn up to guide the preparation of the concept plan for River Landing. Each element of the plan seeks to meet these planning principles.
Support and strengthen Downtown and Riversdale
Plan A.L. Cole and Gathercole sites together
Create a distinct identity and sense of place
Design to be a destination
Design for development viability
Appropriate density and building heights
Remember the past
Provide for special events
Ensure barrier-free access
Plan for all day and all season use
Ensure a mix of land uses
Plan for safety and security
http://www.saskatoon.ca/dtp/images/pics/downtown_landscape.jpg

Some great pics in this forum, anything new going on?
With the bitter cold, is work still continuing on River Landing?
Any office towers in the works at all?

River Landing has been approved, I believe. But I don't know when the first shovel hits the ground.

another steal from SSP

Skyline gets addition


A $13-million residential and retail structure is set to be built at the corner of 23rd Street and Fourth Avenue, possibly paving the way for a downtown grocery store.

The announcement was made by government and city officials Friday at the site, presently used by the Saskatoon Police Service as a parking lot. The lion's share of the building -- to which the province is contributing $11.5 million -- will be devoted to The Lighthouse, a supported-living residence for low-income individuals and those with long-term disabilities.

"This is wonderful news. It helps rejuvenate this part of downtown and also gives people a new start in life, hope and a vision for the future," said Mayor Don Atchison.

The main level will be retail and office space and the remainder will be supported living space. An underground parkade for some 200 police vehicles will also be constructed and leased from The Lighthouse, said Alan Wallace, senior planner with the City of Saskatoon.

The Lighthouse operates 64 units out of Capri Place on 20th Street and Second Avenue. The new building will nearly double that with 120 units.

"We are very grateful. This will help those most vulnerable in the community," said executive director Don Windels, adding the Capri didn't provide for the best accommodation.

A former hotel and movie theatre, it didn't always allow for special needs access and was desperately short of space to meet client demand. The new building will be built specifically with that in mind and "puts us in a stronger position to . . . connect our tenants with various organizations, services and agencies to help them live independently," Windels said.

The city, which donated the land, will put out a request for proposals as soon as possible, said Atchison. The design process will follow and ground-breaking could begin in late spring, early summer, said Wallace, who expects the building to be ready in early 2009.

"We want to move this along exceedingly fast," he said.

During a media scrum, Crown Investments Corp. Minister Judy Junor let slip her delight in a ground-floor grocery store. When asked about it, she back-tracked and said no agreement has been signed yet.

"I've just heard it's something that's really needed," she said.

If such a business is to go downtown, it would have to be a neighbourhood-type store, not a big box like Superstore on Eighth Street, Atchison said. He had no indication of one going on the main floor of the new building but "it would sure be nice."

The project will also have a ripple effect on other developments around the city. Increased parking for the police will bring all the vehicles under a single roof, freeing up a lot the service leases at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street next to the Community Service Village.

That vacated lot will then become prime real estate available for development, said Atchison.

As well, the relocation of The Lighthouse means Capri Place will be vacant. There are no immediate plans for the facility, which is owned by The Lighthouse Supported Living Inc., said Windels.

Should it be put on the market, Capri Place should also attract a lot of interest considering it is located in the burgeoning south downtown and recently underwent a $250,000 renovation.

A grand opening ceremony was held at the facility less than four months ago. The funding, from the federal government, went toward creating a 17-bed emergency men's hostel, improving access in the kitchen and main lobby and addressing health, safety and security issues.

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http://www.riverlanding.ca/project_update/phase2/riverfront/park.jpg
http://www.riverlanding.ca/common/images/photos/overview.jpg

For construction purposes, River Landing is divided into two phases. In River Landing Phase I, the City will be developing the former Gathercole site and area east of the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge and south of 19th Street. The parcels of land that include the riverbank bounded by the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge to the east and Victoria Park to the west, the former A.L. Cole Power site, and a number of old City electrical buildings and adjacent properties form River Landing Phase II. Overlooking the river in Saskatoon’s vibrant downtown, these parcels represent the most significant undeveloped real estate opportunities in the province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/2201970847_fc3a2f2d06_b.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/236/libraryrz3.jpg
thanks to saskftw

thanks to Swilley

Mayor Wants New Downtown Office Tower
By Benson McCulloch

Mayor Don Atchison let the audience of his state of the city address have a peak at his wish list today.

Atchison commented on how wonderful it would be for Saskatoon if Cameco built a 30 storey head office downtown.

Cameco spokesperson Lyle Khran says it's a possibility they could relocate downtown.
He says Cameco has outgrown it's current location and all the options are on the table, but nothing has been decided.

And Khran says if Cameco wanted to build something that large, they could, because they have the resources to make it happen.

Khran says there is no timeline as to when a decision might be made.

Thats what Saskatoon needs in my opinion, a 30 storey office tower to give the skyline a business atmosphere.
Saskatoon's present skyline is rather boring, most of the office towers barely go higher than 10-12 storeys, although some buildings really do look unique, like the Sturdy Stone Center.

Hopefully, Cameco goes this route and gives the city what it truly needs.

Wow this thread is pretty dead. :ohno: Anyway, I posted this in the Saskatoon construction thread at SSP. I did a little searching around and found the new rendering for the River Landing proposal. Looks like quite an improvement if you ask me. :)
http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/media.canada.com/df803921-64f2-4dfe-8c64-2c57987e5f15/riverlanding.jpg?

Photo Credit - Saskatoon Star Phoenix (http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/index.html)

Thank you for that. It does look to be an improvemnt over the last render posted here.

Here's a small update for you people who don't get to see the development here in town. From reading back in the thread I heard places in the planning like the the new Persephone theatre and river landing. So I went a took a few pics the other day. Of course it had to be the only cloudy day this year. I'm not a pro photographer, so please bear with the quality and compositions.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2404210782_1c68df00ab_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2404210092_e8370f9bbc_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/2405906690_1278090ed9_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2403379491_9a7ca96ddc_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2406527530_f3701014b3_b.jpg


If you want to see more pictures from around saskatoon, feel free to go to my flickr page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulsweb/)

Thank you for the pictures man. I plan to come to Saskatoon sometime in the summer. Possibly on the Canada Day long weekend.

wow , you did a great job Master geek , your pics were very well done and its nice to see someone adding something to this thread . It is too bad sask. doesnt have better Representation on SCC .

Meridian's King George on 2nd Avenue

From SSP member : saskFTW

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7970/p7160314sm9.jpg

Does anyone know how tall is the tallest tower in sask ?

Saskatoon or saskatchewan ?

well saskatoon & saskatchewan is Hall Mark pl.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d85/rhino8484/411912.jpg @ 27 stories

but for Regina it is the Delta Regina Hotel @ 25 floors
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d85/rhino8484/216586.jpg

so I heard there was a proposed Office tower for Sakatoon ... WHERE IS IT ?

hey this should be nice dont you guys think?

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d85/rhino8484/saskatoon.jpg

Sunset Ridge is North Prairie Developments’ newest Sub-division located in the vibrant town of Martensville. *This affordable, new subdivision is made up of 239 Single Family lots varying in design, size, and location. *In addition to the Single Family lots, Sunset Ridge offers two multi-family sites conveniently located next to 11.6 acres of future commercial development.

This innovative sub-division has been designed for a lifestyle of relaxation and freedom. *Residents of Sunset Ridge will enjoy a variety of amenities within! *

http://www.baycroftbedandbreakfast.com/images/stoon.gif One of Saskatchewan’s fastest growing bedroom communities (eight km from Saskatoon) Population of over 5,300 people with 80% under the age of 45 There is a No Store Closing Bylaw and an Economic Development Tax Incentive Program for commercial development Excellent access and visibility adjacent to Highway 12 Over 10,580 vehicles per day (2006), makes it one of the highest provincial highway counts in Saskatchewan.

so I heard there was a proposed Office tower for Sakatoon ... WHERE IS IT ?

Rumour has it there are two locations being developed, near River Landing. Investors with very deep pockets are interested in building 2 office towers, the mayor is pushing for tallest in Canada (hey, he's a dreamer) but would probably end up being tallest in Saskatchewan, at least. I'd expect something to be announced by years end. There is definitely something in the works (even though Cameco ended up pulling out of their own new tower, for now). High end office space is very much needed.

Speaking of River Landing, it's undergone a slight redesign. The hotel got approved for a 4 storey height increase, and now looks MUCH more impressive and modern. The 21 storey condo looks sleeker, with semi-recessed balconies. That last render posted looks kind of like a mixture of greenish blue glass and lots of panelling. The newest render I've seen has a strictly blue and white theme. More glass, less panelling. Oh, and a revised, flatter roof, probably to maximize height, as there is a height bylaw against the river. Too bad, as this was intended to be the tallest in the city, or province.

The show suite should be up within the month, and the big sales event starting in the beginning of October. From what I've heard, interest has been so strong that there will be time slots for registrants to purchase their desired unit. Also, due to the unique curved floor plate of the condo (kind of similar to The Bow in Calgary) floor plans are really unique, with lots of choices, and the penthouses will definitely be featured in magazines all over. Really spectacular.

I'm totally jealous this isn't going up in Calgary, but happy for my old hometown. :)

Here's a note from an old Saskatonian living in Taipei:

First of all, River Landing looks great, and could really add to a poor-man's poor downtown prairie core. We can hope, for that's all we've got. Now:

This thread is dead (as someone commented on earlier) because this is a thread about construction and development (of major buildings) in Saskatoon, Sakatchewan, Canada.

I'm sorry, but the level of corporate activity here, even though the province is 'relatively' booming, is still miniscule compared to places like Calgary, or even Winnipeg, which is truely in the middle of nowhere.

Developments in bedroom communities like Martensville and Warmen are in direct competition with Saskatoon's own sprawl. But no one seems to mention that the only reason to live anywhere around this god-for-saken land is the river, which points to downtown Saskatoon as the 'hub' (pun intended) of the prairies.

With all the artsy-fartsies in Sack'odoom (as my brother who lives there calls it) you'd think a vital core could be built. But the mentality of everyone there, as in all of North America is, "Give me a mansion on my own land! I deserve space, I'm a hog-slaughterer!"

Well, huge personal space costs a lot of.... space; and time, energy, and thought. It kills community, and requires a car. Imagine your life without a car. That's the starting point of getting a community right. And this is why I'll not post here again, because now I'll be considered insane for suggesting that people in North America should plan their communities up close and personal, with the car as an afterthought, not a requirement or the starting point of existence....

Here's a note from an old Saskatonian living in Taipei:

First of all, River Landing looks great, and could really add to a poor-man's poor downtown prairie core. We can hope, for that's all we've got. Now:

This thread is dead (as someone commented on earlier) because this is a thread about construction and development (of major buildings) in Saskatoon, Sakatchewan, Canada.

I'm sorry, but the level of corporate activity here, even though the province is 'relatively' booming, is still miniscule compared to places like Calgary, or even Winnipeg, which is truely in the middle of nowhere.

Developments in bedroom communities like Martensville and Warmen are in direct competition with Saskatoon's own sprawl. But no one seems to mention that the only reason to live anywhere around this god-for-saken land is the river, which points to downtown Saskatoon as the 'hub' (pun intended) of the prairies.

With all the artsy-fartsies in Sack'odoom (as my brother who lives there calls it) you'd think a vital core could be built. But the mentality of everyone there, as in all of North America is, "Give me a mansion on my own land! I deserve space, I'm a hog-slaughterer!"

Well, huge personal space costs a lot of.... space; and time, energy, and thought. It kills community, and requires a car. Imagine your life without a car. That's the starting point of getting a community right. And this is why I'll not post here again, because now I'll be considered insane for suggesting that people in North America should plan their communities up close and personal, with the car as an afterthought, not a requirement or the starting point of existence....

Actually this thread is dead because all discussions about Saskatoon - and Regina too for that matter - developments goes on over at skyscraperpage. The respective threads on that site are quite active.

Wow this thread is pretty dead. :ohno: Anyway, I posted this in the Saskatoon construction thread at SSP. I did a little searching around and found the new rendering for the River Landing proposal. Looks like quite an improvement if you ask me. :)
http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/media.canada.com/df803921-64f2-4dfe-8c64-2c57987e5f15/riverlanding.jpg?

Photo Credit - Saskatoon Star Phoenix (http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/index.html)this project looks nice!!!!:okay:

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7007/rleveninglowresyz8.jpg
New render of River Landing from CtrlAltDel @ SSP

Condo towers proposed for Market Mall site

from SASKFTW @ SSP

Market Mall plans to add a pair of condo towers at least 18 storeys high, becoming the first Saskatoon mall to go residential.

The towers combined will have at least 300 condos, said mall general manager Greg Dionne. They will be built, pending approval by city hall, about 30 metres apart on the parking lot near Zellers.

"If you're a senior, you wouldn't need your vehicle because we have everything you need under one roof," Dionne said.

The numbered company that owns the Preston Avenue mall is also planning an 18-storey tower at Gateway Mall in Prince Albert and has approval to build a 10-storey tower at Regina's Northgate mall. It plans to return to Regina city hall to ask council to allow it to build "two or three" towers, Dionne said.

He plans to take the Market Mall plans to city hall for approval this year and start construction in 2009. The final number of storeys hasn't been determined.
"The higher we go up, the cheaper it ends up for us," Dionne said. "Initially, we're looking at no smaller than 18 storeys."

The construction cost is being calculated.

The towers are a good fit in Eastview, said the ward's councillor, Bob Pringle.

"That's the area of town that's going grey. I think that would be supported by the community."

It also seems like a good idea to Alan Wallace, the city's manager of neighbourhood planning.

"Having more dwellings that close by would only support the mall and help us with our housing supply," he said.

Adding residential development to malls is becoming a major industry trend, said Betty Gibbon, general manager of the Mall at Lawson Heights. But she said that mall has no plans for residential units.

Market Mall's plans are timely. City council on Tuesday approved a new form of zoning designed to encourage retail and medium-to-high-density residential uses to co-exist around suburban shopping malls.

The zoning, called B4A, permits a host of uses from retail to banks, hotels and private schools. Movie theatres, day cares, care homes and nightclubs are permitted only as a discretionary use -- that is, with public notice and a decision by city council.

"It makes sense to have places where people can live, work and sleep," said Coun. Charlie Clark Tuesday.

Coun. Maurice Neault said he's excited about the new zoning's potential for redeveloping Confederation Mall with the addition of residential units.

Including movie theatres in the zoning is controversial. City administration's original preference was to prohibit them from B4A zoning to encourage their construction in or near downtown.

Coun. Bev Dubois said she doubts council will approve a suburban theatre complex if it receives a proposal for one as a discretionary use because most councillors wouldn't approve it.

"This theatre thing to me is a joke."

But Neault suggested approving a cinema would be automatic.

"We're never going to say no to a $35-million development of any kind, no matter where it is, as long as it has the right zoning," he said. "If a theatre wants to come here, let them come."

He added making theatres a discretionary use allows residents to voice their thoughts to council before a decision is made.

Coun. Tiffany Paulsen isn't happy that council continues to decide where cinemas can go.

"I have yet to hear why theatres are the panacea of downtown. Council needs to get out of the business of regulating business."

But Mayor Don Atchison suggested the crowds the Galaxy theatre attracts downtown is proof it's good policy.

"If you look at how downtown is rejuvenating, it's been positive for everyone."

Council will consider a city application Sept. 29 to rezone 23 acres of land in University Heights as B4A

Now Ive also noticed this :
http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/lh.jpg

Can anyone tell me if this is being built in Saskatoon and when?

Looks to be around 32 stories tall...

Now Ive also noticed this :
http://swilley.sasktelwebsite.net/lh.jpg

Can anyone tell me if this is being built in Saskatoon and when?

Looks to be around 32 stories tall...

If it gets built in Saskatoon...

*grumble* *grumble*

^^ Still going through the proposal stage, Mayor last week stated it is very close to being finalized. Called the "Lighthouse", it will be mixed use for low income on the bottom, market condo's on top. It will also provide parking for the police HQ next door. Stoneset equities of Calgary is the developer - nothing on their website as of yet.

Strange looking building.

Well, that was a flurry! The mall ideas should help the elderly, especially in winter.... Sorry for any negativity about old Saskatoon; it's a love-hate type of thing.

I really like it , but Id like a much better picture. Like with color. if the Glass was done in Green that would kick ass in a huge way!

Post #178 looks bigger than all other buildings in the Saskatoon core combined! It's at least 50 years off, I'm afraid. Density still must count for something, like reality....

....You can't build "The Bow" in Warman, no matter how hot the market is, and hope to fill it up.... :>)

ok that is one incredible building. Saskatoon deserves this. it is nicer than anything in van or Edmonton.

New render for River landing via Swilley at SSP

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/4774/riverlandingqd4.jpg

Condo towers proposed for Market Mall site

from SASKFTW @ SSP

Market Mall plans to add a pair of condo towers at least 18 storeys high, becoming the first Saskatoon mall to go residential.

The towers combined will have at least 300 condos, said mall general manager Greg Dionne. They will be built, pending approval by city hall, about 30 metres apart on the parking lot near Zellers.

"If you're a senior, you wouldn't need your vehicle because we have everything you need under one roof," Dionne said.

The numbered company that owns the Preston Avenue mall is also planning an 18-storey tower at Gateway Mall in Prince Albert and has approval to build a 10-storey tower at Regina's Northgate mall. It plans to return to Regina city hall to ask council to allow it to build "two or three" towers, Dionne said.

He plans to take the Market Mall plans to city hall for approval this year and start construction in 2009. The final number of storeys hasn't been determined.
"The higher we go up, the cheaper it ends up for us," Dionne said. "Initially, we're looking at no smaller than 18 storeys."

The construction cost is being calculated.

The towers are a good fit in Eastview, said the ward's councillor, Bob Pringle.

"That's the area of town that's going grey. I think that would be supported by the community."

It also seems like a good idea to Alan Wallace, the city's manager of neighbourhood planning.

"Having more dwellings that close by would only support the mall and help us with our housing supply," he said.

Adding residential development to malls is becoming a major industry trend, said Betty Gibbon, general manager of the Mall at Lawson Heights. But she said that mall has no plans for residential units.

Market Mall's plans are timely. City council on Tuesday approved a new form of zoning designed to encourage retail and medium-to-high-density residential uses to co-exist around suburban shopping malls.

The zoning, called B4A, permits a host of uses from retail to banks, hotels and private schools. Movie theatres, day cares, care homes and nightclubs are permitted only as a discretionary use -- that is, with public notice and a decision by city council.

"It makes sense to have places where people can live, work and sleep," said Coun. Charlie Clark Tuesday.

Coun. Maurice Neault said he's excited about the new zoning's potential for redeveloping Confederation Mall with the addition of residential units.

Including movie theatres in the zoning is controversial. City administration's original preference was to prohibit them from B4A zoning to encourage their construction in or near downtown.

Coun. Bev Dubois said she doubts council will approve a suburban theatre complex if it receives a proposal for one as a discretionary use because most councillors wouldn't approve it.

"This theatre thing to me is a joke."

But Neault suggested approving a cinema would be automatic.

"We're never going to say no to a $35-million development of any kind, no matter where it is, as long as it has the right zoning," he said. "If a theatre wants to come here, let them come."

He added making theatres a discretionary use allows residents to voice their thoughts to council before a decision is made.

Coun. Tiffany Paulsen isn't happy that council continues to decide where cinemas can go.

"I have yet to hear why theatres are the panacea of downtown. Council needs to get out of the business of regulating business."

But Mayor Don Atchison suggested the crowds the Galaxy theatre attracts downtown is proof it's good policy.

"If you look at how downtown is rejuvenating, it's been positive for everyone."

Council will consider a city application Sept. 29 to rezone 23 acres of land in University Heights as B4A
Interested in the Condo towers plan in Market Mall. Any new message on it? When it will start?

Hi guys, I`m brazilian computer scientist and I`m searching a place to live and work for sometimes.

I like the cold and I like Canada. Is Saskatoon a good place to live and work for sometimes (1 or 2 years)?

Thank`s

its great but your going to freeze your ass off. bawhahahah

Hi guys, I`m brazilian computer scientist and I`m searching a place to live and work for sometimes.

I like the cold and I like Canada. Is Saskatoon a good place to live and work for sometimes (1 or 2 years)?

Thank`s

If you can find a job related to your field.. Good luck!


Also keep in mind that Saskatoon is a small city of 200,000 and not much to do on your days off unless you like the outdoors stuffs.

Thanks for the reply. I`ve seen on Wikipedia that Saskatchewan province population has decreased in the last years. Is there an economical problem? And how about Saskatoon? Is a dynamic city growing fast?

I guess that I have relatives in Saskatchewan or Alberta, my grandfathers brothers went to Canada and part of the family came to Brazil.

And about the projects? The Lighthouse and the other big project will be ever built?

THank`s!

^ A more active forum on Saskatoon can be found here http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=129 You will most likely get some better responses to your questions....

Hi guys, I`m brazilian computer scientist and I`m searching a place to live and work for sometimes.

I like the cold and I like Canada. Is Saskatoon a good place to live and work for sometimes (1 or 2 years)?

Thank`s

Saskatoon is a great city. If you like the cold and the Prairies, you should also consider Edmonton and Winnipeg. These cities have great opportunity as well.

currently Saskatoon is experiencing the most growth in its history. it is booming like it never has before.

currently Saskatoon is experiencing the most growth in its history. it is booming like it never has before.

Last year was the peak of the boom. Saskatoon is growing, but not as fast as last year. Winnipeg is growing too. Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba are forecast to weather the "economic storm" better than any other provinces in Canada. Edmonton currently isn't booming, but it's not dying either.

agreed, so much of Saskatoon's success rides on what happens is Alberta. a downturn for Alberta means a downturn for Saskatoon.

Just afew things Ive found and decided to post for Saskatoon

http://www.luxesaskatoon.com/images/logo.jpg
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College Quarter development
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Health Sciences E-Wing
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The Williams buildings
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What happen to this project? Is it a go or has it been cancelled?

i don't want this project dead

I had some picture of saskatoon river http://http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx162/maucuagio/002.jpg

I had notice that saskatoon HAd 2 proposes building it's River landing and 275 tower they all located on the downtown !
and some project are not so big but going very fast like in the UNIVERSITY of SASKATCHEWAN it's a health science building and opposite of that science building is a Apartment they already finish the basement i think ! ? i will update picture in some day ! my camera now is dead ! :banana:

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New Office Building in Downtown Saskatoon Commences Marketing for Tenants
On the behalf of Edgar Properties II Ltd., Colliers McClocklin Real Estate Corp. is excited to announce 275 Second, which will be the largest office building constructed in downtown Saskatoon since 1979. Plans are to begin construction in Summer 2009.

275 Second will be located in the heart of downtown Saskatoon at the corner of 20th Street East and 2nd Avenue South. The elegant design plans to contribute to the transformation of the South Downtown project and in walking distance to the Farmer’s Market, The Broadway and Victoria Bridge and will be two blocks North of the South Saskatchewan River and the Meewasin Valley Authority. 275 Second plans are to be a Silver Designation in the LEED® Building Standards. The commencement of the project is proposed to commence this summer, with a projected completion date of December 2010.

275 Second’s proposal is to consist of 12 floors, with a total square footage of 184,000 square feet. This includes 17,000 sq. ft. on the first two levels including 15,000 sq. ft. of office space above, 12,000 sq. ft. of retail space at ground level. 275 Second can accommodate 450 vehicles within an enclosed parking facility.

Keith Webb of Colliers McClocklin Real Estate Corp. is the exclusive representative of 275 Second. Demand for downtown office space continues to remain strong and the aggressive schedule for completion of 275 Second will help alleviate this demand.

is any heard anything about WHITE WATER HYDRO PROJECT this morning on the Star phoenix news ?

Nice looking office building! Its just too bad that its not a 30 storeys tower.

Nice looking office building! Its just too bad that its not a 30 storeys tower.

some time i like those kute lowrise project

YEsterday i saw a Crane in downtown.. they're doing the basement ..... of some building. ithink it's not a high rise......... >.<

here's pic for it.

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Health Sciences E-Wing
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HEre's is that building.. apart of university.. HEALTH AND SCIENCE ALmost complete

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River Landing project earns audit nod; city council approval next step


By David Hutton, The StarPhoenix November 9, 2010 11:03 PM


The group behind the development of Saskatoon’s $200-million River Landing megaproject has passed the rigours of a city-ordered audit and will be able to proceed if it receives council approval today.

Phoenix Management Inc., a subsidiary of Karim Nasser’s Victory Majors Investments Corp., has conditional financing totalling $62.5 million and provided “plausible support,” according to independent auditor Deloitte & Touche, of the ability to bring the hotel-office-condo project to grade level, a city report to council says.

The city solicitor also approved the transfer of interest from Lake Placid Developments to the new group, the report says.

City council, at a special meeting today, will be asked to approve the agreement, paving the way for the company to pay the $5 million outstanding for the land and begin to line up contractors for a highly anticipated groundbreaking next spring.

“It’s a big step,” said Nasser, the retired engineer and philanthropist who revived the once-dead project earlier this year. “We will proceed right away (to purchase the land). The sooner the better because that’s the only way we can deal with a project of that size.”

Saskatoon-based Victory Majors, backed by a group of unnamed local investors, last week bought out Calgary-based Lake Placid Developments and provided last-second documentation saying it has the wherewithal to build the project — a cornerstone riverfront development on Parcel Y in the city’s south downtown.

The project, which Nasser estimated will take three years to complete, has to be the exact same one pitched by Lake Placid and approved by the city — a complex located across Second Avenue from the Remai Arts Centre that would include a hotel, residential condo tower and two office-retail buildings surrounding a public plaza and pool.

City manager Murray Totland said the city review is as important as meeting last week’s drop dead date to submit documentation.

“Until we had completed this and come up with positive result, it was still not definite,” he said. “If approved by council, this gets the project to the point where (the Nasser group) can start thinking about the rest of the project.”

Approval at the special council meeting is a massive step in the development of the south downtown, which has struggled to secure major private development despite a large public investment in River Landing, Totland said.

“This could be a turning point for not only the south downtown but the whole downtown plan,” he said. “This provides the impetus to turn development momentum. This just might be what we need to really get things (moving) along here.

“This is a significant day for Saskatoon.”

The approval paves the way for more investment, Nasser said.

Financing is always contingent upon ownership of the property, he said, and the conditional financing the company has lined up will come into place once the land is secured.

“From my experience in development and so on all one needs is normally the property or something equivalent to the property,” he said. “The most important point is to have the property available so you can use that as your downpayment.”

The company’s silent investment partners will be revealed in due course as the development proceeds, Nasser said.

“They’re very well known,” he said.

“You will be surprised when you hear their names.”

dhutton@thestarphoenix.com



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Western Canada must not take its wealth for granted


THE STARPHOENIX DECEMBER 28, 2010


The Canada West Foundation's annual assessment of this region of the country is at once encouraging and sobering -- and for no province more so than for Saskatchewan.

With the growing demand for all that Saskatchewan has to offer, it has become customary to consider the opportunities to be endless.

But the report State of the West 2010 makes it clear that if the province and the region are to live up to their potential, they will have to continue doing things right and give up on protectionist and failed policies.

The report also puts in perspective just how rich the region is. For example, while it points out that Canada's West has being growing at a faster rate than the rest of the country, "the incline is modest rather than steep," the report says.

This means that, while the West may be growing in influence, it is unlikely to become the powerhouse that is Central Canada. "The West is currently home to 30.8 per cent of the national population; the projections show that this number will be between 32 per cent and 34 per cent by 2036."

While Saskatchewan has finally seen an increase in its population, in real terms it continues to lag behind its western neighbours.

It is ironic that while the Saskatchewan Party government has been taking a bow for this turnaround, a significant portion of the credit should go to former NDP MLA Pat Lorje, now a Saskatoon councillor, who wrote the report on how to attract new immigrants.

And this is one area where Saskatchewan has done a credible job over the last couple of years. It is also an area where Saskatoon stands out.

Between 1996 and 2009, Saskatoon added 28,052 people to its metropolitan area -- almost three times the province's corresponding population growth. According to the report, that's because other areas of the province continued to lose people.

There may be many reasons why people came and stayed in Saskatoon.

For example, the report continues to illustrate how effective -- and how relatively common, compared to other advanced countries -- is the attainment of a college or university degree.

Saskatoon continues to score high in this regard.

The city has also consciously put in place programs and hired staff in order to accommodate new immigrants.

But clearly the most effective instruments of growth are the high employment rates and exceptionally high participation rates.

Next to Calgary, where 71.8 per cent of the people willing and able to work are doing so, Saskatoon's employment and participation rates (70.6 per cent) are the highest in the region by far.

The challenge for both Saskatoon and the provincial government will be to make sure those conditions that contribute to this position are maintained and strengthened, and those that would erode the advantage are reduced.

And even this economic performance should be put in perspective.

According to the Canada West Foundation, "despite strong economic performance in recent years, Saskatchewan's share of the regional GDP remains lower than it was in the early 1980s."

Since Saskatchewan is the most trade dependent of all western provinces -- with exports equal to 44.5 per cent of its GDP in 2008 -- this means that the infrastructure and competitive tax regime needed to compete internationally must be maintained.

This is easier said than done. Premier Brad Wall's government has long insisted it is adverse to the political costs of putting in place a competitive consumption tax regime and with the growth of population surrounding Saskatoon there is a danger that future infrastructure and maintenance costs will make property taxes so high as to strangle the economy.

So far, Western Canada does well on the global marketplace, but as the report points out its economy is still relatively small with metropolitan Chicago logging almost as much GDP as the entire region of Canada from the Manitoba/Ontario border to the Pacific Ocean.

And while the world continues to beat a path to our door in order to access the oil, potash, uranium, timber and other resources, "the list of competitors hoping to get a piece of Canada's international trade pie is long," Canada West says. "Hence, honing our competitive skills is a constant requirement for success in the global marketplace."

This report card is a reminder that, in spite of the wealth and opportunities that reside in Western Canada, it would be foolish to take them for granted.

If Canadians are to benefit from the opportunities, it is imperative the governments take seriously their responsibility to continue to work to make sure immigrants are welcome, people have widespread opportunity to advance their education, there is a concerted effort to reduce poverty and strengthen the middle class while still maintaining competitive taxes.

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"Democracy cannot be maintained without its foundation: free public opinion and free discussion throughout the nation of all matters affecting the state within the limits set by the criminal code and the common law."

-The Supreme Court of Canada, 1938

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Saskatoon housing construction increases in December


The StarPhoenix January 11, 2011

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/4053439.bin?size=620x400

Saskatoon experienced a 62 per cent growth in housing starts in December 2010 over the same month the previous year, according to the preliminary results of a survey released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on Tuesday.

According to CMHC, this last December saw 199 new homes started in the city, while only 123 were started in December 2009.

Total housing starts were up 55 per cent across the province in 2010, putting Saskatchewan second in the country behind British Columbia, according to a release by Enterprise Saskatchewan. This is more than double the national rate of 27 per cent.

Although more houses are being built, the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders Association (SRHBA) says there is still some reason for concern. Even with the rise in housing starts, the current rate of population growth in Saskatoon is leading to an increase in the city’s housing deficit, the SRHBA said in a press release Tuesday.

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200 houses started in December? That goes to show where the economy in saskatchewan is now doesn't it?

in downtown there's a contruction... . but it's too could well i gonna take some pic of it when the winter get warm LOLZ

at the university there's a few of Contruction

200 houses started in December? That goes to show where the economy in saskatchewan is now doesn't it?

And there were 141 in Regina (last year there were 58)... I'd be willing to say that the economy of Sask is pretty well spread at the moment. Both major cities are seeing tremendous growth, which is a great thing.

No doubt. It's always good to have more then one urban option to locate to, if your planning on moving to one of the the new western boom towns in Saskatchewan. Seems like the majority of Western Canada is doing, well pretty good. Once you reach the Manitoba boarder things pick up , or so it seems.

Delete post.

The contruction in downtown there's no REnder for it located in the 22nd street


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Isn't that the Holiday Inn development?

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5613/holidayinnsaskatoono.jpg

Oh yeah that must be it .

I still wonder when the river landing tower will be built ?
they only done half of it ( the village part )

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A welcome change to our airport



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Here are a few more renderings :)


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wow, its an exciting development for saskatoon.

no doubt, I like this and all the renders.

The terminal will be Expand . that mean Saskatoon are growing BIg

seems all of Sask. is growing at a break neck speed :)

Saskatoon don't have any high rise project like 20 floor yet expect for river landing

Saskatoon doesn't have the demand for highrise construction. Take a look in the downtown and you see plenty of empty lots, or surface parking available. Until more of that is consumed by developers, there will be no need to go vertical.

Saskatoon at best may see one or two 10 storey sized buildiings in the downtown in the next decade. Not much hope for anything better than that.

what you mean by 10 story building for next decade ?

right now we have 2 good project is River landing hotel and 275 second tower they at least tall than 10 story .

just because this city don't have so much population like there's only 250,000 people in this

some other projects coming down the line :

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Great news!
I like the street-level retail in Tower 21.

what you mean by 10 story building for next decade ?

right now we have 2 good project is River landing hotel and 275 second tower they at least tall than 10 story .

just because this city don't have so much population like there's only 250,000 people in this

River Landing has been an ongoing saga for the last 2 years. Don't hold your breath actually waiting for it to start. 275 hasn't had any mention in months and no chance of starting any time soon, if ever.

Like I said Saskatoon just doesn't have the demand to go vertical.

BHP billiton, one of the largest mining companies in the World, looked and moving it's Potash hq to Saskatoon. That equates to two or three floors, in an office tower. Who is going to occupy a 10 or 20 storey office building?

Saskatoon best place to live in Saskatchewan, No. 15 in Canada: MoneySense study


The StarPhoenix March 29, 2011

http://www.leaderpost.com/news/3665066.bin?size=620x400

A new study released Tuesday ranks Saskatoon as the best place to live in Saskatchewan and 15th best in Canada.

MoneySense Magazine’s annual study of best places to live in Canada graded 180 cities with populations over 10,000 on 17 criteria including crime rates, population growth, weather and housing.

Ottawa-Gatineau topped the list, with Victoria, B.C. and Burlington, Ont. coming in second and third.

Regina was the next-best Saskatchewan city, coming in 23rd, followed by Swift Current in 50th.

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia was unlucky No. 180, while North Battleford was the lowest ranking Saskatchewan city at No. 99.

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Project Update on 22 nd street



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^^ Thanks for your photos, well done! :cheers:

BTW do we have any panorama for Saskatoon BANNER ?

^^ why don't you make one since you live there! :)

Remai Foundation donates $30 million to new Art Gallery of Saskatchewan

By David Hutton, The StarPhoenix June 3, 2011 5:32 PM

http://www.leaderpost.com/travel/4838640.bin?size=620x400


SASKATOON — Thanks to a $30-million contribution from one of Saskatoon’s most well-known philanthropists, the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan is a giant step closer to becoming reality.

Ellen Remai, through the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation, has made what is believed to be the largest-ever donation to an art gallery in Canada, contributing $30 million toward the construction of what will be known as the Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan.

“How often does a city build a new art gallery?” Ellen Remai said Friday at a news conference, calling it a “once-in-a-lifetime occasion.”

“I can’t think of anything more exciting. It is a tremendous honour to me to have a family name associated with this gallery.”

The Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation made the pledge, the foundation’s largest-ever arts contribution. In August 2002 she donated $1 million to kickstart fundraising efforts for the Persephone Theatre, which the gallery will attach to. In 2007, she set up another $1.5-million fund through the Saskatoon Community Foundation to help cover the theatre’s operating costs. To show its gratitude, Persephone renamed its new facility Persephone Theatre at the Frank and Ellen Remai Arts Centre.

Ellen and her late husband Frank made their fortune in real estate and have become leading philanthropists in Saskatoon.

Of the $30 million, $500,000 will be spent annually for 30 years to ensure world-class exhibits and programs.

Doug Hodson, the gallery's fundraising campaign chair, said it was a “privilege to announce such an incredible donation” from a “heartfelt and generous” citizen of Saskatoon who “values the contribution of art.”

Added Hodson: “It is a gift that will keep giving to our community for many years to come.”

Last week, after approving designs for the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon city council approved a last-minute recommendation that allowed the city to negotiate naming rights for the gallery if a "significant contribution" was made to the fundraising campaign, which has a goal of securing $20 million in public donations.

The $84-million, four-storey gallery is set to open in 2015, but not all of the project's funding has been secured. It was hoped about $20 million, or about 25 per cent of the new gallery's budget, could be raised in donations to pay for construction.

The gallery's architects presented their designs to council last Monday.

"This is the destination centre Saskatoon has been asking for," said Bruce Kuwabara of KPMB Architects.

Shirley Blumberg said the design reflects the clean landscape of Saskatchewan. Also, the gallery, which replaces the Mendel Art Gallery, needed flat walls on which to hang the art.

"There's a clarity, not only about the Prairies but also the culture," she said. "The river is the beautiful contrast to the gallery."

Mendel board of trustees chair Art Knight told council last week the art gallery, with its new technology and large spaces, will help expand the arts community.

"The people rightfully view the gallery as a public space and the gallery reflects that," Knight said. "This will be a place for people of all ages, of all cultures."

Council is scheduled to receive two reports in June - one from the Mendel, one from the city - that will detail the operating costs, staffing levels and admission fees at the new gallery.

A public meeting is scheduled or June 22 at TCU Place. Residents can give feedback on the designs at the meeting.

http://www.leaderpost.com/travel/Remai+Foundation+donates+million+Gallery+Saskatchewan/4891102/story.html

June home sales rise 16%: SRAR


By Cassandra Kyle, The StarPhoenix July 5, 2011 10:01 PM


Local home sales warmed up in June according to the Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors (SRAR), which has reported a 16 per cent increase in purchases last month.

Realtors and agents sold 422 residential properties in June, up from 364 houses in June 2010. Along with sales, the average selling price for a home also increased in June, rising by five per cent to $310,643 from $295,963 a year earlier. SRAR explained in its monthly report the increase in selling price is related to strong activity in the mid- to upper-price range of $300,000 to $350,000.

Year-to-date, the average home sale price sits at $305,829. That’s up five per cent from the first six months of 2010 when the average price reached $290,588.

“An important factor of a strong housing market is the activity experienced in new home sales,” SRAR wrote. “Saskatoon’s new-home market remains strong with steady city lot sales taking place.

“Interest rates are favourable to purchase that next home and job creation in the Saskatoon area remains steady. The forecast for the remainder of 2011 is for listing and sales numbers to continue to balance and for resale prices to move up slightly due to demand.”

At the end of June, buyers had 1,430 homes to choose from, up slightly from the 1,412 listings posted at the end of June last year. Realtors listed 770 residential properties last month, a 14 per cent increase over the 677 listings at the same time in 2010.

Year-to-date, 3,934 houses have been listed for sale in the Saskatoon region, up two per cent from 3,839 such listings over the first six months of last year.

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AURORA ALERT IN SASK

AURORA ALERT IN SASK

? What's Aurora?

my guess would be...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_(astronomy)

Developer proposes changes to design of River Landing complex


The StarPhoenix August 11, 2011


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Photograph by: Supplied photo, courtesy Victory Majors Investments Corporation



Victory Majors Investments Corporation, the development company founded by Saskatoon businessman Kay Nasser, plans on asking the City of Saskatoon and Meewasin Valley Authority to consider changes to existing zoning bylaws to allow for a redesigned hotel, condominium and office building on the River Landing property on the city’s riverbank.

The company announced Thursday it will seek amendments “to permit greater building height and density than is currently allowed.” The changes, the company said in a statement, “will facilitate the vision of River Landing which is to create a vibrant urban edge on the river serving as a significant civic gathering place and destination in the south downtown area of the City of Saskatoon.”

The preliminary design includes a 10-story hotel, a 27-story condominium and a 17-story office. It would be surrounded by an “urban plaza” that includes include grassed terraces , patios with pavers as venues for concerts or other art performances, and a water feature that can be used a skating pond in the winter, a reflecting pool with fountains in the summer, and when drained, as audience space for performances or concerts.

The company on Thursday also introduced Tonko Realty Advisors and Cavalier Enterprises as members of the development team for the River Landing project.

“The real estate experience, financial capital and commitment to Saskatoon that Tonko and

Cavalier bring to this project make them ideal partners,” said Nasser. “Such a high profile and complex project will only be strengthened by their

knowledge and involvement.”

Tonko currently manage $3.2 billion in real estate assets, according to Victory Majors.

“We are delighted to join Victory Majors to develop this vibrant, mixed-use property the City of Saskatoon expects for their riverfront,” said Rob Proud, Tonko’s managing director.

“Saskatoon is a fantastic place to invest, and this project is a perfect fit with the work we are currently doing in the city.”

Cavalier Enterprises is a family-owned, Saskatoon-based hotel company which currently owns and operates the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon, the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Airport and later this year will open Saskatoon’s first luxury boutique hotel, The James.

“We are very excited to be a part of this project and to be involved with the Nasser family, it is an amazing site, and will be a wonderful development,” said Cavalier president Paul Leier.

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That gotta be taller than the old render . :cheers: but i wish they start this Tower soon. . its been lay down here for many year.

BTw i saw some U/C building next to the River landing one

google it and see the picture...:bash:

? What's Aurora?

the building u/c next to river landing property is an office building

http://www.tonko.com/properties/property_detail.html?propertyID=146

^^ Nice looking office building but too bad that it has only five floors.

i will take an picture soon ! at least its glassy

the building u/c next to river landing property is an office building

http://www.tonko.com/properties/property_detail.html?propertyID=146

^^ Nice looking office building but too bad that it has only five floors.

i will take an picture soon !

:banana:

WOW , I am loving that render, how did I miss this?