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Old Posted Feb 11, 2022, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes View Post
Saskatchewan Drive is a victim of the rail line. I don't hold much hope for it. We can make it look nicer and maybe use parts of the North side as a bike route, transit option, but overall it is what it is. I don't think it should be the focus of redevelopment. At this time anyway. Talk to me again when Regina hits 350,000 to 400,000 people and I might think differently.

Regina OCP:

3.4.4.1 Pocket Parks North of Saskatchewan Drive
Intent
The City of Regina should ensure that the termini of the north-south streets north of
Saskatchewan Drive are, whenever redevelopment occurs, maintained in public ownership
or easement to protect for the long-term re-connection of these streets to the Warehouse
District. These street end locations would make excellent temporary Pocket Parks, serving
new residential buildings along Saskatchewan Drive. A Pocket Park location along the
Scarth Street axis would also be beneficial, coinciding with this street’s important role and
function in creating future linkages to the north (see section 3.4.5.2).

3.4.4.2 Train Station Park
Intent
A public desire to reinstate the former open space in front of the train station has emerged.
Design possibilities for this park are numerous and may include references to the former
open space at this location. A partnership with Casino Regina will be required. The park
will need to accommodate program needs of the Casino including circulation, drop-off,
parking, among others. The park design should ensure that sight lines to the historic train
station from Rose Street are preserved. This park has the potential to create a great
Gateway to Downtown (see section 3.5.2 and Map 6) at or near the corner
of
Saskatchewan Drive and Broad Street and to serve as destination amenity for local
residents and employees. A new, pedestrian-oriented frontage should be created on Broad
Street, through landscaping and/or built form (Figures 3.9A and 3.9B).
Figure 3.9A and 3.9B
The design of Train Station Park (historically named Stanley Park) should help create a
neighbourhood focus for the Grand Avenues, contribute to the Primary Gateway to Downtown, and
accommodate complex functional needs.
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