Watch above: City council has given the go-ahead to a major construction project that will alter Saskatoon’s skyline. Wendy Winiewski outlines the plan for the multi-use complex that will become the tallest structure in the city.
SASKATOON – Saskatoon city council has given North Prairie Developments the go ahead for City Centre Towers. The dual project proposes a commercial residential tower, scaling 105 metres and as many as 29 floors. The second tower will rise 86 metres with as many as 19 floors.
On Monday, councillors unanimously supported rezoning the corner of 3rd Avenue South and 22nd Street to accommodate these skyscrapers which exceeded the city’s 76-metre height restriction.
“It really is a sign of prosperity and confidence in our community,” said Mayor Don Atchison.
North Prairie Developments President John Williams appeared pleased with council’s approval but declined to comment, only saying more details about the massive skyscrapers will come next month.
Currently, the tallest tower is La Renaissance apartments. The 79-metre, 24-story high rise has dominated the skyline for two decades.
The only building to possibly rival City Centre Towers would be River Landing Village, slated for parcel ‘Y’ across from Persephone Theatre. That land was purchased by local developer Victory Majors four years ago. To this day, it sits empty.
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Ward 6 Coun. Charlie Clark is hopeful about the project.
“This company, North Prairie Developments has made investments across North America and has done well in the industry,” said Clark, with confidence.
The developer is proposing 290 residential units and about 800 parking stalls within the towers. The project received full approval from the city’s municipal planning commission.
Originally concerned about street level amenities and residential unit prices, Janice Braden said both concerns were satisfied after a discussion with the developer. Braden works for the municipal planning commission.
The condominiums are expected to range in price from mid- to high-level. Both towers include space for businesses and restaurants at street level.
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