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[NewIreland]

My money is on the lot beside 201 Portage. There were a few proposals for that site with opening P&M being the only holdup.

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by NewIreland

My money is on the lot beside 201 Portage. There were a few proposals for that site with opening P&M being the only holdup.

As much as I'd like to see the St. Regis site developed, I'd love to see 201 Portage developed. Having an empty lot beside (arguably) the city's most prominent intersection has irked me for, oh, a big chunk of my lifetime now.

Of course the new tower is still just a rumour, but crossing my fingers...

[1ajs]

were prolly a yr out from hearing anything id imagin

[ColdRain&Snow]

Hi Folks,

Here is an updated list of projects either under-construction or in predevelopment in downtown Winnipeg. I've done my best to double-check all the numbers, but with a list this long there are likely to be a few errors. Please correct me if you spot any mistakes and I will update the list.

Under Construction:

127 Bannatyne Ave:
-New mixed-use building with 90 rental apartments, commercial space, and office space
-Projected completion date of Spring 2025
-More Info: https://alstonproperties.com/development/

The Bay Redevelopment (Wehwehneh):
-Conversion of the old Hudson’s Bay building into 373 apartments (200 of which will be affordable apartments), 2 restaurants, a health centre, a child-care facility, a senior’s centre, an art gallery, and office space.
-Construction of the interior courtyard has started.
-The expected completion date is the 2nd quarter of 2028.
-More Info: https://scoinc.mb.ca/tower-crane-installation/

214 Main St:
-Renovation of the old Winnipeg Hotel into a new Boutique Hotel.
-Restoration of the building’s facade started in Fall 2024 but construction appears to have stalled.
-This building is the oldest building in downtown Winnipeg, built in 1873, the same year that Winnipeg was incorporated.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ions-1.6283825

109 Mayfair Ave:
-New 15-story building with 96 rental apartments.
-Construction started in summer 2024 and the structural components of the building have been completed. Work on the interior is ongoing.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=239189

308 Colony St:
-New 21-story mixed-use building with 214 rental apartments (86 affordable units).
-Construction started in Fall 2023. The structure of the building has been completed and interior work is ongoing.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ipeg-1.6920481

380 Young St:
-New 7-story building being built next to the U of W. The building will be owned by Opaskwayak Cree Nation and will contain 69 affordable apartments.
-The building exterior is mostly done and interior work is ongoing. The building is expected to be finished on May 1, 2025.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...outh-1.6710334

Sutton Place Hotel:
-The original plan was two towers on a podium: The first tower was an 18-story hotel and the second tower was a 13-story short-term-stay residential tower with 130 apartments. The design has now been revised to a single 25-story hotel.
-Construction has kind of started back up, but things are moving very slow.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217327&page=388

185 Donald St (300 St Mary Ave):
-New 14 story mixed-use building with 120 rental apartments
-The foundation of the building was mostly finished but then original developer went bankrupt. The building went up for sale and was bought by a new developer. Construction has now restarted and the structural frame of the building is going up quickly.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=252309

Marketlands South:
-Redevelopment of the site of the former Public Safety Building (currently a large gravel parking lot behind City Hall).
-Mixed-use building with 95 apartments and 20,000 sq ft of commercial space for art organizations. 48 of the apartments will be rent-geared-to-income.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/market-lands-apartments-rent-geared-to-income-1.7178292

138 Portage Ave E:
-New mixed-use redevelopment and addition to the existing heritage building located at 138 Portage Ave E.
-The buildings will contain a total of 117 residential units.
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...ing-on-history
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-develop...accelerator-fund/capital-grant-incentive

325 Broadway:
-Former CRA building will be converted into a 5-star Hyatt Centric hotel
-Interior work is ongoing.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ipeg-1.6920481

355 Main St:
-The old Bank of Montreal building at Portage and Main will be converted into the new home of the Metis Nation Heritage Centre.
-It’s hard to find information on this project but I’ve heard that interior work on the building has started.
-More Info: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-m%C...l-building-at-portage-and-main-1.6111360

In Pre-Development:

Portage Place Mall Redevelopment:
-Redevelopment of Portage Place Mall, including a new 15-story medical centre and a 13-story residential tower.
-The atrium along Edmonton St will be demolished and turned into an outdoor pedestrian zone.
-The section east of Edmonton St will become a medical services tower.
-The remaining section of the mall (west of Edmonton St) will contain a grocery store, Service Canada office, Manitoba Health office, Downtown Biz office, Downtown Safety Partnership office, Manitoba Housing offices, a food court, office space for lease, retail space for lease, and a some of the existing stores such as Shoppers Drug Mart and Foot Locker.
-The residential tower will contain 200 apartments, including 80 affordable apartments.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/portage-place-true-north-1.7336504
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=240158&page=69

Forks Railside:
-Huge, multi-decade mixed-use redevelopment of several large surface parking lots at The Forks.
-Phase 1 of the project will have 10 new mixed-use buildings constructed.
-Water and Sewer work has been completed. Several buildings have had their zoning variances approved. Construction is expected to being in Spring 2025 with the first residents moving-in in early 2027.
-This may be out of date, but the website for Prarie Architects lists a total of 339 housing units for Phase 1 (south of York Ave). Source: https://www.prairiearchitects.ca/forks-railside-housing-condominiums
-More Info: https://www.railsideattheforks.com/

Marketlands North Tower:
-The Market Lands North Tower will provide 128 mixed-income housing units, including affordable options tailored for Indigenous peoples, newcomers, women with children, and young people. This is the second building to be announced for the redevelopment of the site where the Public Safety Building was located.
-More Info: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinio...m-leading-into-major-construction-season

Marketlands North Mixed-Use:
This new mixed-use development will provide 128 mixed-income housing units, including 48 deeply affordable units, a large commercial space, and a daycare with a dedicated play area. This is the third building to be announced for the redevelopment of the site where the Public Safety Building was located.
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/housing/affordable-housing-now

637 Main St:
-111 units of rent-geared-to-income housing, owned and operated by Main Street Project, to address homelessness in Winnipeg.
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-develop...accelerator-fund/capital-grant-incentive

120 & 128 James Ave:
-This heritage property conversion in the heart of the Exchange District includes a new four-storey addition on top of 128 James Ave. and a new 10 storey building at 120 James Ave., adding 87 new units in total.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235120&page=40
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-develop...accelerator-fund/capital-grant-incentive

440 Edmonton St:
-Conversion of a vacant 13-story commercial building into a residential complex with 180 transitional, social, and affordable housing units.
-The building was formerly the Parkview Place Long Term Care Home, which was shut down in 2022 after 30 residents died from Covid.
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2022/03/30/care-home-nearly-vacated
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

228 King St:
-New building with 54 units in Chinatown, including affordable and rent-geared-to-income units.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

252 Good St:
-New building on the edge of downtown (technically in West Broadway) that will replace several surface parking lots. The building will contain 165 residential units, including 50 affordable housing units and commercial space.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

346 Pacific Ave:
-New development on the edge of the Exchange District which will convert parking lot into 128 units of housing, including 38 affordable units.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

125 Garry St:
-Conversion of an existing office building into a mixed-use building with 126 housing units, including 32 affordable units.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

187 Garry St:
-New mixed-use development where the Windsor Hotel was located. The development will consist of a 6-story tower next to a 12-story tower. In total, there will be 3 commercial units and 149 residential units.
-More Info: https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/ppd/PublicNotices/detail/VARIANCE-24-192824%2FB

300 Princess St:
-The 16-unit facility will be inclusive and low-barrier, welcoming diverse populations including those struggling with addictions and mental health challenges. The project aims to meet a critical need for safe and stable transitional housing for individuals who would be facing homelessness post-hospitalization.
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/housing/affordable-housing-now

667-669 Main St:
-The retrofit of a heritage building downtown will provide 12 units of housing and detox services to people who are struggling with addiction.
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/housing/affordable-housing-now

-22 Granite Way:
-11-story mixed-income development on a city-owned parking lot next to the Granite Curling Club. The building will contain 111 apartments, with 56 of them being affordable apartments including 30 rent-geared-to-income units.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...anite-curling-club-parking-lot-1.7470833

Totals:
Under Construction: 1174 housing units
In Predevelopment: 1934 housing units
Grand Total: 3108 housing units

[Kinguni]

Originally Posted by BlackDog204

I drove past Buffalo Crossing on McGillivary. Looks like it is over 90% completed. I hope it is ready by April. I will try and snap some photos this weekend.

Almost out of time to be completed first quarter of 2025.

[trueviking]

Awesome list. Thank you.

Market lands tower is 148. Two floors were added from when 128 was announced. 16 stories.

Granite is technically downtown. 110 units.

Portage place residential will be closer to 20 storeys. 210 units.

Gets us over 3,000.

[WinCitySparky]

3000 times a maybe-conservative guess of 1.5 people per unit means 4500 new residents when all occupied. Even 3000 residents is substantial. Nice to look forward to.

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Awesome list. Thank you.

Granite is technically downtown. 110 units.

Portage place residential will be closer to 20 storeys. 210 units.

Gets us over 3,000.

Hokey smoke...3000 residential units downtown. That means 3000 new residents (approx.) if not more? People have talked about a level of 'critical mass' of new residents needed to turn the downtown around, attracting new businesses. etc. This has to be a pretty good step forward to that goal.

[plrh]

I noticed these RFPs on Merx earlier this week. It looks like they are all developments for affordable housing.

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...1350-Pembina-Highway/0000289804?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...d-at-825-Tach-Avenue/0000289800?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...-565-569-Watt-Street/0000289802?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...lding-on-795-William/0000289754?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...ce-Mixed-Use-Project/0000289752?origin=0

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by pspeid

Hokey smoke...3000 residential units downtown. That means 3000 new residents (approx.) if not more? People have talked about a level of 'critical mass' of new residents needed to turn the downtown around, attracting new businesses. etc. This has to be a pretty good step forward to that goal.

Probably closer to 5000

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by plrh

I noticed these RFPs on Merx earlier this week. It looks like they are all developments for affordable housing.

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...1350-Pembina-Highway/0000289804?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...d-at-825-Tach-Avenue/0000289800?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...-565-569-Watt-Street/0000289802?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...lding-on-795-William/0000289754?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...ce-Mixed-Use-Project/0000289752?origin=0

Some interesting stuff there, the Osborne one will be neat to follow. I'm curious what they come up with.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Awesome list. Thank you.

Granite is technically downtown. 110 units.

Portage place residential will be closer to 20 storeys. 210 units.

Gets us over 3,000.

Of course! How could I forget 22 Granite Way. I'll add it to the list.

[Spocket]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

So what gets built first, this rumour of a rumour of a 50 story or the Sutton Place hotel? My money is on the 50 story lol.

The 50 storey tower even if it's not this one.

[Spocket]

Originally Posted by Malcsta

That st. regis rendering that popped up here a few pages back looks to be right around 50 storeys.

Id much prefer something completely new and out of left field.. but the gossip in itself is exciting.

No, it wasn't even close. Thatt was under 40.

[Mr Tall Forehead]

Originally Posted by plrh

I noticed these RFPs on Merx earlier this week. It looks like they are all developments for affordable housing.

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...1350-Pembina-Highway/0000289804?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...d-at-825-Tach-Avenue/0000289800?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...-565-569-Watt-Street/0000289802?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...lding-on-795-William/0000289754?origin=0

https://www.merx.com/mbgov/solicitations...ce-Mixed-Use-Project/0000289752?origin=0

What are they looking for on the 825 Tache listing. I can see that one being quite sought after.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by Mr Tall Forehead

What are they looking for on the 825 Tache listing. I can see that one being quite sought after.

Description
B3. PURPOSE OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENT
B3.1 The purpose of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify an experienced and capable Respondent to work with the City in developing 825 Taché Avenue into a multi-family residential development with affordable housing.
B3.2 The City of Winnipeg is seeking innovative and feasible concepts for the development of 825 Taché Avenue, ensuring that:
(a) The City retains ownership of the land, and the City will enter into a long-term lease agreement for the use of this land.
(b) The private or non-profit developer is responsible for financing and constructing the development.
(c) The Respondent is responsible for operating the residential and/or amenity space portion of the development, including the affordable housing component. The affordable housing component must remain affordable for the lifetime of the agreement with the City.
B3.3 Council approval of this Site as part of the HAF Land Enhancement Office indicates the intention to see increased housing supply, including affordable units. Respondents will be expected to maximize housing units and affordable housing.
B3.4 Prior to permitting development of this parcel, the City will enter into a subdivision and rezoning (DASZ) and Road Closing (DAC) application. A map of the proposed development area is identified as the ‘Subject Property’ in Schedule “A”.
(a) The application intends to subdivide the property along the property line abutting 839 Taché Avenue westerly to the lane, creating a rectangular parcel (the Subject Property) fronting Taché Avenue.
(b) The application intends to close the portion of the lane west of 825 Taché Avenue and south of 839 Taché Avenue, to be consolidated with the Subject Property.
(c) The application intends to re-zone the Subject Property from ‘M2 – Manufacturing General’ to ‘RMF-L – Residential Multi-Family – Large.’
(d) The resulting Subject Property will be approximately 2,433± m² (26,191± ft²).
(e) Any agreements or conditions required by the proposed rezoning and subdivision shall be entered into with the City of Winnipeg or assigned to the successful Respondent and registered in series with the plan of subdivision at the Winnipeg Land Titles Office.
B3.5 The development may include social amenity space, such as a daycare or other amenity that provides positive social impacts to building tenants/residents or the broader community.
B3.6 The City encourages creative yet practical approaches that maximize development potential while ensuring the City’s long-term operational and ownership interests are maintained.
B3.7 The City invites qualified Persons to submit an Information Submission in response to this EOI. B3.8 After receiving the Submissions to this EOI, the City will review all Submissions received and use the information to make an informed decision which may proceed to direct negotiations with one or more Respondents or the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). Notwithstanding the above intentions, the City will have no obligation to enter into negotiations or a Contract with a Respondent or issue a subsequent RFP.

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by Spocket

The 50 storey tower even if it's not this one.

Northland confuses me lol

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Description
B3. PURPOSE OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENT
B3.1 The purpose of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify an experienced and capable Respondent to work with the City in developing 825 Taché Avenue into a multi-family residential development with affordable housing.
B3.2 The City of Winnipeg is seeking innovative and feasible concepts for the development of 825 Taché Avenue, ensuring that:
(a) The City retains ownership of the land, and the City will enter into a long-term lease agreement for the use of this land.
(b) The private or non-profit developer is responsible for financing and constructing the development.
(c) The Respondent is responsible for operating the residential and/or amenity space portion of the development, including the affordable housing component. The affordable housing component must remain affordable for the lifetime of the agreement with the City.
B3.3 Council approval of this Site as part of the HAF Land Enhancement Office indicates the intention to see increased housing supply, including affordable units. Respondents will be expected to maximize housing units and affordable housing.
B3.4 Prior to permitting development of this parcel, the City will enter into a subdivision and rezoning (DASZ) and Road Closing (DAC) application. A map of the proposed development area is identified as the ‘Subject Property’ in Schedule “A”.
(a) The application intends to subdivide the property along the property line abutting 839 Taché Avenue westerly to the lane, creating a rectangular parcel (the Subject Property) fronting Taché Avenue.
(b) The application intends to close the portion of the lane west of 825 Taché Avenue and south of 839 Taché Avenue, to be consolidated with the Subject Property.
(c) The application intends to re-zone the Subject Property from ‘M2 – Manufacturing General’ to ‘RMF-L – Residential Multi-Family – Large.’
(d) The resulting Subject Property will be approximately 2,433± m² (26,191± ft²).
(e) Any agreements or conditions required by the proposed rezoning and subdivision shall be entered into with the City of Winnipeg or assigned to the successful Respondent and registered in series with the plan of subdivision at the Winnipeg Land Titles Office.
B3.5 The development may include social amenity space, such as a daycare or other amenity that provides positive social impacts to building tenants/residents or the broader community.
B3.6 The City encourages creative yet practical approaches that maximize development potential while ensuring the City’s long-term operational and ownership interests are maintained.
B3.7 The City invites qualified Persons to submit an Information Submission in response to this EOI. B3.8 After receiving the Submissions to this EOI, the City will review all Submissions received and use the information to make an informed decision which may proceed to direct negotiations with one or more Respondents or the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). Notwithstanding the above intentions, the City will have no obligation to enter into negotiations or a Contract with a Respondent or issue a subsequent RFP.

Anything anyone more savvy than I can determine from that?

[WinCitySparky]

If you read through the whole thing it pretty much says it all.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

Anything anyone more savvy than I can determine from that?

They are seeking a developer to build multi-family residential development with affordable housing though a land lease agreement where the city will retain ownership of the land, same model as the granite way project.