Winnipeg Construction X

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Man, I’m trying to do a building taller than ten storeys and it’s freaking everyone out. Contractors are debating who has the crane. Is there another project in the city using it.

I think Winnipeg is just not equipped to built high rises so we don’t.

Just take the crane from Sutton Place, they aren't using it. That'll be $10,000 for my contracting fees.

[Biff]

Just a tid-bit of info on that Sutton Place crane that had the jib removed. Apparently it wasn't due to the proximity to the new Wawanesa Building, rather there was a portion of the jib that was cracked.

[WinCitySparky]

I don’t like the cut of that jib

[thebasketballgeek]

Originally Posted by Winnipegger

I think one of the main factors that drives height is population. While there are obviously a ton of factors like construction costs, market rents, and interest rates, one factor will be more population = greater financial justification to build higher.

The Nashville Metro is more than double Winnipeg's. Take a look more locally. How many 100 meter proposals do you see floating around for Quebec and Hamilton, which are closer to Winnipeg's population than Nashville? I'd say we're seeing similar levels of development compared to our Canadian peers.

It could also be that here in Canada, much of the development community is waiting for anticipated decreases in interested rates and/or housing accelerator fund subsidy programs to begin operating before heading to the drawing board.

Hamilton has 16 buildings proposed over 100m and another 6 currently under construction. Québec on the other hand has 0 in the works over 100m.

[BAKGUY]

Originally Posted by thebasketballgeek

Hamilton has 16 buildings proposed over 100m and another 6 currently under construction. Québec on the other hand has 0 in the works over 100m.

So, if Hamilton has 16 buildings proposed over 100m with another 6 currently under construction then something is truly wrong here in Winnipeg.
A city soon to be 1 million population needs to think bigger.
Is it that we are a cheapskate city per reputation? And willing to accept developments by builders having substandard design finishes on buildings and be content to look & think small even in building height?

[BlackDog204]

Originally Posted by BAKGUY

So, if Hamilton has 16 buildings proposed over 100m with another 6 currently under construction then something is truly wrong here in Winnipeg.
A city soon to be 1 million population needs to think bigger.
Is it that we are a cheapskate city per reputation? And willing to accept developments by builders having substandard design finishes on buildings and be content to look & think small even in building height?

Hamilton is probably a beneficiary from the insane Toronto housing costs. Aside from that, they probably have an inferiority complex with TO.

It's like that in Alberta with Edmonton. Deep down, all of it's citizens are aware that Calgary is a much better city. So they build a skyscraper that has to be slightly larger than Calgary's tallest. It's the same with Edmonton's Ice district, Klondike Days, Whyte Mile in 2006, or the LRT system.

All inferior to the Calgary versions. When your city's greatest claim to fame is is having a huge mall, and nicknames itself "City of Champions," it all one really needs to know about the place, especially in comparison to it's superior southern provincial rival.

Then again, Calgary is the greatest large city in Canada, hands-down.

[trueviking]

Calgary is what, now?!!!

I would definitely take issue with that ranking. Ha ha.

[trueviking]

Anyways. To divert this conversation. I can’t say what they are, but I’ve landed three really nice projects in the last month. 700 residential units in total. I now have almost 1500 residential units on my desk. All fuelled by the federal government housing strategy in some way. People don’t realize how much it is pushing housing growth, especially in a high interest rate environment.

[Kris22]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Anyways. To divert this conversation. I can’t say what they are, but I’ve landed three really nice projects in the last month. 700 residential units in total. I now have almost 1500 residential units on my desk. All fuelled by the federal government housing strategy in some way. People don’t realize how much it is pushing housing growth, especially in a high interest rate environment.

Great news. Location wise, anything high profile/central?

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by BlackDog204

Hamilton is probably a beneficiary from the insane Toronto housing costs. Aside from that, they probably have an inferiority complex with TO.

It's like that in Alberta with Edmonton. Deep down, all of it's citizens are aware that Calgary is a much better city. So they build a skyscraper that has to be slightly larger than Calgary's tallest. It's the same with Edmonton's Ice district, Klondike Days, Whyte Mile in 2006, or the LRT system.

All inferior to the Calgary versions. When your city's greatest claim to fame is is having a huge mall, and nicknames itself "City of Champions," it all one really needs to know about the place, especially in comparison to it's superior southern provincial rival.

Then again, Calgary is the greatest large city in Canada, hands-down.

It's Montreal and its not even close. Best city on the continent except maybe NYC.

[thebasketballgeek]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

It's Montreal and its not even close. Best city on the continent except maybe NYC.

Let’s not forget Mexico City though. My top 5 in NA would prob be NYC, Mexico City, Montreal, San Francisco, and Winnipeg of course (serious answer would be either Chicago or Toronto)

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by Kris22

Great news. Location wise, anything high profile/central?

All three.

[The Jabroni]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

It's Montreal and its not even close. Best city on the continent except maybe NYC.

I dunno. I hear Lincoln, Nebraska is low-key the best city in the world, and they're keeping it that way by keeping it low-key.

[bon_vivant]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

It's Montreal and its not even close. Best city on the continent except maybe NYC.

I lived in Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. Montreal is absolutely my favourite of the three.

[trueviking]

I have nothing against Calgary. They are doing some good things. It is definitely getting better.

To me, it is an example of skyscrapers not being an indicator of overall urban quality. Personally I think the city lacks a bit of character and soul. It doesn’t have many great mixed-use neighbourhoods or tree-lined streets. Downtown is largely just a business district. For the most part, it really only offers a single lifestyle choice - suburban and car oriented. I don’t think you can rate any city as great if it doesn’t offer a true diversity of lifestyle options. As has been mentioned here, Montreal as an example is able to do this very well.

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Man, I’m trying to do a building taller than ten storeys and it’s freaking everyone out. Contractors are debating who has the crane. Is there another project in the city using it.

I think Winnipeg is just not equipped to built high rises so we don’t.

litz going under cause of fraud by a staff sure didnt help things

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by trueviking

All three.

when thy allowed tease us haha but look forward to what comes down the stream

[WinCitySparky]

Glad to hear the Housing Accelerator is in fact helping accelerate the housing

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by trueviking

All three.

Take about a tease. Can we get a hint, pretty please? It's my birthday (allegedly)...

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by trueviking

I have nothing against Calgary. They are doing some good things. It is definitely getting better.

To me, it is an example of skyscrapers not being an indicator of overall urban quality.

I think to many people this is exactly what they look at when evaluating a city. It's what catches the eye first, it's a sign of prosperity (at least for some) and the tower lights look great at night.

I'm not against seeing high-rises in Winnipeg; in fact I'd love to see a few more in the downtown. But personally I think the city would lose something if the downtown became a jumble of densely clustered skyscrapers.