Winnipeg | Exchange District | East & West | Development

[neutroniks]

Originally Posted by BAKGUY

I concur.
Those are beautiful and even the ones I saw on Gastown in Vancouver are better than what we are getting dumped on us now.
Looks Cheap like we are known all over Canada for.

Can we ask Vancouver if they have any spares from Gastown? lol

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by BAKGUY

I concur.
Those are beautiful and even the ones I saw on Gastown in Vancouver are better than what we are getting dumped on us now.
Looks Cheap like we are known all over Canada for.

I thought we were known all over Canada for relentlessly dumping on ourselves.

Lots of sound and fury being expressed over this, and I guess part of that's a function of a public forum. Personally I'd prefer fancier streetlights as well, but the money's just not there, and IMO, as always, that's the core issue. Winnipeg is a less affluent city than others. For some people being "less affluent" is entirely a result of the stupidity or laziness or weakness of it's people, and it becomes, in their minds a negative reflection on themselves.

They're just streetlights, people. I'd rather be known as the city that reduced homelessness than the city with nice streetlights.

[cllew]

There was less fuss made when the old original street lights were replaced a few years ago in River Heights. The streets there got the same style of light that is now going into the Exchange District.

[Wpg_Guy]

291 Bannatyne Avenue
VARIANCE: 25-130698/B
Plain language: The City of Winnipeg approved an application for a commercial and residential development with three storefronts and 114 new apartments.

Community: Lord Selkirk-West Kildonan
Neighbourhood: Exchange District
Ward: Point Douglas
Approval type: Internal
In date: March 19, 2025
Order date: April 9, 2025
Appeal deadline: April 23, 2025
Decision: Approved for Posters
Description: To vary the "Character" Sector regulations of the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-Law No. 100/2004 as follows:
1) for the construction of a multi-family dwelling to permit the following:
a) a building height of 106.1 feet (32.34 metres) instead of 100 feet (30.48 metres);
b) one (1) person and service loading space instead of two (2) spaces; and
c) one (1) delivery loading space instead of two (2) spaces.
2) for the establishment of an accessory parking off street above/below grade to permit a parking stalls width of 8 feet (2.43 metres) instead of 10 feet (3.04 metres) when the long dimension is immediately adjacent to a wall or column.

Conditions: 1) That, if any variance granted by this order is not established within two (2) years of the date hereof, this order, in respect of that Variance shall terminate.
2) That the design shall be in accordance with the recommendations of Downtown Urban Design Review.

[Kris22]

^it would be nice if the main floor heritage facade of those buildings could be maintained because they are quite ornate and have a ton of character.

[drew]

^ the plan on this one is to build over top of the existing buildings - so it all gets left in place.

[rivercity]

Very Toronto facadism vibes if thats the case. Personally i am here for it, ive always loved the look of that old garage building.

[Biff]

10 storeys will look good there.

[drew]

Full brick facades on the street fronting sides. This one has been back and forth with Heritage for months. I believe it also includes Maws garage.

[Kris22]

Originally Posted by drew

^ the plan on this one is to build over top of the existing buildings - so it all gets left in place.

Wow great news, can’t wait to see renderings of this project! We get density + maintain the character at street level. Win all around.

[peg]

Amazing!

I recently learned the existing building used to have an additional 3 stories:

https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/sanfordbuilding.shtml

[neutroniks]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

291 Bannatyne Avenue
VARIANCE: 25-130698/B
Plain language: The City of Winnipeg approved an application for a commercial and residential development with three storefronts and 114 new apartments.

Community: Lord Selkirk-West Kildonan
Neighbourhood: Exchange District
Ward: Point Douglas
Approval type: Internal
In date: March 19, 2025
Order date: April 9, 2025
Appeal deadline: April 23, 2025
Decision: Approved for Posters
Description: To vary the "Character" Sector regulations of the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-Law No. 100/2004 as follows:
1) for the construction of a multi-family dwelling to permit the following:
a) a building height of 106.1 feet (32.34 metres) instead of 100 feet (30.48 metres);
b) one (1) person and service loading space instead of two (2) spaces; and
c) one (1) delivery loading space instead of two (2) spaces.
2) for the establishment of an accessory parking off street above/below grade to permit a parking stalls width of 8 feet (2.43 metres) instead of 10 feet (3.04 metres) when the long dimension is immediately adjacent to a wall or column.

Conditions: 1) That, if any variance granted by this order is not established within two (2) years of the date hereof, this order, in respect of that Variance shall terminate.
2) That the design shall be in accordance with the recommendations of Downtown Urban Design Review.

I still remember when this was still an Old Spaghetti Factory. It's a pretty popular spot for events. I wonder where the current business owners will move all their events.

[bomberjet]

Wow that's awesome. Little by little density is building.

Originally Posted by drew

Full brick facades on the street fronting sides. This one has been back and forth with Heritage for months. I believe it also includes Maws garage.

The open air garage part too on King?

[neutroniks]

Originally Posted by drew

Full brick facades on the street fronting sides. This one has been back and forth with Heritage for months. I believe it also includes Maws garage.

Can they do the Maws Garage facade on King Street too? LOL

[Unbending]

Is this part of the rumoured Maw Garage project, or is this something different?

[neutroniks]

What have you heard?

[WinCitySparky]

Can I just say, I wish builders would bring back cornices.

[Kris22]

Originally Posted by peg

Amazing!

I recently learned the existing building used to have an additional 3 stories:

https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/sanfordbuilding.shtml

Oh wow I wish this building still existed in its four storey form; all those arches are really beautiful. But at least the main floor was saved, and now being repurposed.

It's wild how many historic buildings changed height over time. Additions, additions on additions, and subtractions in this case.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Does that mean the Exchange Event Centre is moving/closing?

[neutroniks]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

Does that mean the Exchange Event Centre is moving/closing?

I imagine they'd just move locations. Their events make too much money to not find another venue.