Winnipeg Construction XI - Page 11

rebl · #**201** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 12:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by neutroniks

This will be a nice transformation for that stretch of Nairin. With how long Regent is, it always feels desolate and small with everything built so far back. Almost like you're driving through Grand Forks lol

I'd be interested to see if it is possible to split Nairn WB at Panet and have it connected to Thomas which would be the EB route reconnecting somewhere near the overpass around Grey.

With rapid transit going through that area you could make that entire are into a really fantastic walkable neighbourhood - fairly central. Proximity to Kildonan Place and all the anemities nearby would make this even more palatable.

bomberjet · #**202** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 1:48 AM**

That was the plan originally. Same with Pandora and Regent.

Malcsta · #**203** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 2:13 AM**

Is it just me or is there an insane amount of new residential developments posted in the past few weeks? Is this because of the housing accelerator? I'm not too sure how the development process works, but it seems like wpg_guy has been posting 3 of these every other day.

ColdRain&Snow · #**204** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 3:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Malcsta

Is it just me or is there an insane amount of new residential developments posted in the past few weeks? Is this because of the housing accelerator? I'm not too sure how the development process works, but it seems like wpg_guy has been posting 3 of these every other day.

A lot of these developments has been approved over the past 3 years. Some of them are already under construction. Wpg-Guy is just getting caught up since it seems he was away from the forum for awhile.

Malcsta · #**205** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 3:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

A lot of these developments has been approved over the past 3 years. Some of them are already under construction. Wpg-Guy is just getting caught up since it seems he was away from the forum for awhile.

Thanks for clarifying- thats awesome. I had no idea this much work/planning was being done in the city right now.

I'm looking forward to more proposals we might see in the coming months

trueviking · #**206** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 3:48 AM**

^ only a handful of the new proposals are part of the housing accelerator but most are taking advantage of CMHC housing programs as part of the National Housing Strategy. If they have 10% affordable units they are using one stream and if you hear 40% it’s a different stream.

The Trudeau government got pasted for not building enough housing but it takes time to develop. We are now seeing them being realized. That’s why it seems like suddenly there is a fire hose of housing. It will ramp up even more as the accelerator projects break ground.

trueviking · #**207** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 3:50 AM**

Ray sure loves his fins. Gotta hand it to him. He found a thing and he has stuck with it.

BAKGUY · #**208** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 5:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

Ray sure loves his fins. Gotta hand it to him. He found a thing and he has stuck with it.

Many a fish or other aquatic animal would be so envious. lol

buzzg · #**209** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 10:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

St. Mary's Apartments
Location: 1009 St. Mary’s Road
Developer: Kenmare Developments Inc.
Architect: Raymond S C Wan Architect Inc
Status: In Development
Documents: Subdivision & Rezoning–May 27, 2024 | Variance–May 27, 2024
Media: Committee approves subdivision, rezoning of St. Eugene Parish site–Winnipeg Free Press
Description: This development is located on the site of the St. Eugene Parish which will be maintained, the subdivision to multifamily allows the church to earn income to sustain their current practice. The building will house 120 residential units for rent over 7 stories. Concrete construction with main level and underground parking. Complete with modern finishes, the proposed building has a slight L-shape, A lobby, multi-purpose room, gym and office on the main floor will face St. Mary’s Road.

Fantastic *infill* project on a massively under-utilized lot. Love what's going on all over St. Mary's/St. Anne's. But..

As the description notes the office will face St. Mary's, the renders sure do make it seem like the city has granted a new curb cut on St. Mary's to access the parking, instead of using the existing/expanded parking lot access on Sadler or via either end of the lane.

This seems like a bad a idea as more driveways on major roads is generally bad and already a big issue here, but especially when you consider the future RT plan for St. Mary's, and the fact its identified in the new TMP 2050 as one of the streets that needs to flow better (and might lose its parking).

I'm always shocked/annoyed when the city does major road renewals or permits major lot changes that they don't slowly try to chip away at these issues on major roads like Pembina, Henderson, etc. and put lot entries on to side streets. If they're busier lots and there's concern about residential traffic, they can force cars to turn toward the main road – as they already do in many places. Bike lanes on Pembina make the amount even worse. There is precedent for neighbouring lots to sign deals for shared access, we should be pushing for more of those if needed.

Next to this development, the Co-Op gas bar has FOUR entrance/exits, 2 on St. Mary's and 2 on Hindley. They could easily do with just the 2 on Hindley as any traffic on SB St. Mary's already needs to use those ones. It's ridiculous.

wags_in_the_peg · #**210** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 1:05 PM**

^ fantastic to see, that stretch is fairly low density, lots single family homes untill you get further South towards Dakota. There's many already established shools in the area and quite a few businesses. Hopefully something fills the hole left by the family foods on dakota closing.

Biff · #**211** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 2:30 PM**

The old Family Foods will become a No Frills.

Wpg_Guy · #**212** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 11:00 PM**

A nice infill development in Fort Rouge

821 Weatherdon Avenue
Location: 821 Weatherdon Avenue
Developer: B2K Builders Ltd. (Brandon Bunkowsky)
Architect:
Status: In development
Documents: Rezoning–September 5, 2024 | Variance–September 5, 2024
Media:
Description: The applicant seeks to rezone a property from R1-M (Residential Single Family - Medium) to RMF-S (Residential Multi-Family – Small) to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and detached garage and construct a new three-unit multi-family dwelling. The proposed building, approximately 29 feet wide and 55 feet long, will feature an up/down layout with three units: Unit 1 (basement) and Unit 3 (top storey) accessed from the rear, and Unit 2 (main storey) from the front. Units 2 and 3 will have a covered porch and balcony, respectively, facing Weatherdon Avenue, while Unit 1 will have a sunken patio. The building, with a height of about 28 feet, will use high-quality materials including white pre-finished metal, vertical wood siding, and concrete.
Permits: #25-131916 HO-2025-05-02, Row Housing. Construct New. Construct a new 3190 sq. ft. triplex

ColdRain&Snow · #**213** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 11:17 PM**

^Very nice building on a small footprint. Thanks for sharing.

Wpg_Guy · #**214** Posted **Jun 12, 2025, 11:24 PM**

100 Des Meurons St
Location: 100 Des Meurons St
Developer: B2K Builders Ltd. (Brandon Bunkowsky)
Architect:
Status: U/C
Documents:
Description: St. Boniface 4plex
Permits: #24-232180 HO-2025-01-03, Row Housing. Construct New. Construct a new 4300 sq.ft. two storey four unit row housing dwellings.

Winnipeg Grump · #**215** Posted **Jun 13, 2025, 1:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

St. Mary's Apartments
Location: 1009 St. Mary’s Road
Developer: Kenmare Developments Inc.
Architect: Raymond S C Wan Architect Inc
Status: In Development
Documents: Subdivision & Rezoning–May 27, 2024 | Variance–May 27, 2024
Media: Committee approves subdivision, rezoning of St. Eugene Parish site–Winnipeg Free Press
Description: This development is located on the site of the St. Eugene Parish which will be maintained, the subdivision to multifamily allows the church to earn income to sustain their current practice. The building will house 120 residential units for rent over 7 stories. Concrete construction with main level and underground parking. Complete with modern finishes, the proposed building has a slight L-shape, A lobby, multi-purpose room, gym and office on the main floor will face St. Mary’s Road.

As an aside to this - I mentioned this one to my BIL, who's an auditor with the province and he raised a question - how does this square with the church's tax-free charity status? Anybody know anything on that aspect?

FactaNV · #**216** Posted **Jun 13, 2025, 1:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Winnipeg Grump

As an aside to this - I mentioned this one to my BIL, who's an auditor with the province and he raised a question - how does this square with the church's tax-free charity status? Anybody know anything on that aspect?

From my understanding, any dividends paid by the building will be tax-exempt. They still pay taxes on water, gas, etc.

wags_in_the_peg · #**217** Posted **Jun 13, 2025, 1:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

The old Family Foods will become a No Frills.

confirmed or remoured?

trueviking · #**218** Posted **Jun 13, 2025, 2:36 PM**

nice example of an appropriate fourplex infill....two 1400 sf three bedroom units and two one bed 600 sf.....perfect.

He's a young intern architect....bravo.

looks like he did a six storey residential building for his thesis...i love this guy.

EndIt · #**219** Posted **Jun 13, 2025, 4:08 PM**

Really like that infill on Des Meurons. Any idea how much it cost to build? I'm sure it would be possible to find a few groups of 4 civically minded young folks to go in on making these into mini housing co-ops.

ColdRain&Snow · #**220** Posted **Jun 13, 2025, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by EndIt

Really like that infill on Des Meurons. Any idea how much it cost to build? I'm sure it would be possible to find a few groups of 4 civically minded young folks to go in on making these into mini housing co-ops.

Do banks give out mortgages for housing co-ops? I'm honestly not sure. A 4-plex like that would probably cost around $1.6 million to build, assuming a cost of $400/sq ft (including land and permit costs). Obviously young people aren't going to have $400,000 in cash lying around, so they would need a mortgage to buy the property from the developer. At that point in time, the developer might as well just sell the individual units as condos. I highly doubt a bank would give a builder's loan to a group of friends with no development experience.

With that being said, does anyone know why these small triplexes and fourplexes are almost always rental properties instead of condos? Is it just the housing market right now or is there a specific reason why it's so uncommon to see small condo buildings?