Regina Construction IV

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by UrbanClimate

Here's some more info on the corporate consolidation.

https://regina.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2447711

Thank you that’s what I meant to say the Main office of the cooperators

[CCF]

I believe Nicor owns the building now.

[Festivus]

Interesting. I know that Regina Catholic Schools had looked at that building as a potential new HQ, but was concerned about it being too large (and thus needing to lease out the remainder, etc).

[TMB14]

I'm just happy to see more people working downtown. Hopefully it'll lead to an increase in public transit use and just general busyness around the area. I know that if I worked there, I'd be walking to that Chuck Wagon burger place for lunch every so often.

[Festivus]

Hey I thought I'd ask this quick question here since most seem to be on the up-and-up about bylaws

If I want to place bricks/blocks around the base of my city trees, is there a restriction on the number of levels? I know there is a bylaw for how close they can be to the trunk, but I can't find anything on height. My neighbour told me I can only place a single block layer, regardless of the size of blocks. The bricks we are looking at in this case would be about 4" high, and we'd be using two layers (one in the ground, the other above). So total clearance above-grade of around 6".

I also know that I have to ensure proper drainage and I can't alter the slope/grade of the overall yard. In this case it's a single ash tree in the middle of the yard and the barrier/planter around it would likely be about 3m wide in total (with drainage out). Realistically I know that having a 6" wall (at the front end, it would be flush at the top) isn't likely to draw attention...but I also don't want a visit from a bylaw officer and have to remove them if a neighbour gets too nosy.

And so this is on-topic: this major new construction is likely to grace Regina streets in the next few weeks

[djforsberg]

Originally Posted by Festivus

Hey I thought I'd ask this quick question here since most seem to be on the up-and-up about bylaws

If I want to place bricks/blocks around the base of my city trees, is there a restriction on the number of levels? I know there is a bylaw for how close they can be to the trunk, but I can't find anything on height. My neighbour told me I can only place a single block layer, regardless of the size of blocks. The bricks we are looking at in this case would be about 4" high, and we'd be using two layers (one in the ground, the other above). So total clearance above-grade of around 6".

I also know that I have to ensure proper drainage and I can't alter the slope/grade of the overall yard. In this case it's a single ash tree in the middle of the yard and the barrier/planter around it would likely be about 3m wide in total (with drainage out). Realistically I know that having a 6" wall (at the front end, it would be flush at the top) isn't likely to draw attention...but I also don't want a visit from a bylaw officer and have to remove them if a neighbour gets too nosy.

And so this is on-topic: this major new construction is likely to grace Regina streets in the next few weeks

My sister is a by-law enforcement officer. I'll check in with her and get back to you!

Update: OK, so according to my sister, the forestry department handles tree related bylaws like this. She said as long as you aren't messing too much with the tree and making it ugly, you should be OK. Since your neighbour already mentioned it, however, you are going to want to avoid a complaint so best advice would be for you to inquire with the city forestry department.

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

My sister is a by-law enforcement officer. I'll check in with her and get back to you!

Update: OK, so according to my sister, the forestry department handles tree related bylaws like this. She said as long as you aren't messing too much with the tree and making it ugly, you should be OK. Since your neighbour already mentioned it, however, you are going to want to avoid a complaint so best advice would be for you to inquire with the city forestry department.

Thanks! For clarity's sake, something like this is what we had in mind, except only half the height (since the blocks are only half as large as these):



EDIT - Do you know if a contact form/address for the forestry department? I can't find anything on the city's site except their service request forms. I suppose I could fill that out.

[pappcam]

I can't see the city caring at all about a regular tree ring. I see them everywhere.

[djforsberg]

Originally Posted by Festivus

EDIT - Do you know if a contact form/address for the forestry department? I can't find anything on the city's site except their service request forms. I suppose I could fill that out.

I would just call 777-7000 and they will likely patch you over to the right area. pappcam is probably right but it would be helpful to arm yourself with confirmation from the city in case your neighbour is wondering.

[Festivus]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

I would just call 777-7000 and they will likely patch you over to the right area. pappcam is probably right but it would be helpful to arm yourself with confirmation from the city in case your neighbour is wondering.

Yeah I'd prefer to have some approval beforehand to present in case of a dispute! And to be clear, my neighbour didn't seem to be warning that they would complain, just that it was what they'd heard.

[The mayor]

https://www.620ckrm.com/2022/05/25/t...osaic-stadium/

Toronto FC and Sunderland AFC set to play friendly match at Mosaic Stadium

By Tanner Wallace-Scribner
May 25, 2022 | 10:47 AM
Mosaic Stadium will be hosting all types of football this year.

[pappcam]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://www.620ckrm.com/2022/05/25/t...osaic-stadium/

Toronto FC and Sunderland AFC's U23 teams set to play friendly match at Mosaic Stadium

By Tanner Wallace-Scribner
May 25, 2022 | 10:47 AM
Mosaic Stadium will be hosting all types of football this year.

Fixed

Pretty tenuous connection to construction anyway.

[The mayor]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...lity-1.6465607

Regina may try to dip into federal transit infrastructure funding to cover cost of new aquatic centre

About $128 million earmarked for city in Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...lity-1.6465607

Regina may try to dip into federal transit infrastructure funding to cover cost of new aquatic centre

About $128 million earmarked for city in Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

Yet again, let's siphon off money intended for a core service (transit) for something more glamorous (swimming pool). Yes, the Lawson needs to be replaced, but we need these federal dollars to go into transit bc we know the city won't put their own money into it.

[gecho111]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...lity-1.6465607

Regina may try to dip into federal transit infrastructure funding to cover cost of new aquatic centre

About $128 million earmarked for city in Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

How about using some of that money to filling the cycling access gaps in this city. Using the pipeline easement in the north end and over to Fleet Street, then north of Glencairn to Prince of Wales we could have a pathway system that does a full loop of the city.

[djforsberg]

Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Yet again, let's siphon off money intended for a core service (transit) for something more glamorous (swimming pool). Yes, the Lawson needs to be replaced, but we need these federal dollars to go into transit bc we know the city won't put their own money into it.

I guess Sandra Masters will sacrifice anything to keep her campaign promise. A new transit master plan was developed but it is obvious it is not a priority, despite all the talk of going green. What a disappointment she is.

[StealthGirl]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

I guess Sandra Masters will sacrifice anything to keep her campaign promise. A new transit master plan was developed but it is obvious it is not a priority, despite all the talk of going green. What a disappointment she is.

Hopefully people will actually contact council and speak up on some of these issues. I emailed and I expect in a day or so that two councillors will reply bc they are the two who usually do. Neither represents my ward.

[yveseluj]

Originally Posted by gecho111

How about using some of that money to filling the cycling access gaps in this city. Using the pipeline easement in the north end and over to Fleet Street, then north of Glencairn to Prince of Wales we could have a pathway system that does a full loop of the city.

Speaking my language.

[The mayor]

I see no issue with Using these funds ,if the previous administration would of built this 10 years ago we wouldn’t be in this mess the bugger didn’t do nothing for all those years he was in power absolutely useless Mayor you are one the best mayors Regina has had

[Festivus]

The city could build a 100m x 100m cube of concrete with the Brandt logo on the side and The_mayor would applaud the move.