Winnipeg Construction XI

[WinCitySparky]

RnR aka former Perkins on Portage West is now demolished

[James Bond Agent 007]

Originally Posted by neutroniks

Unfortunately the only thing they have an affinity for is black & white. It's like Carrington told them to Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V all the colour schemes.

I think you're looking at this the wrong way. It could be a theme - and a nice one.

Like this:

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[trueviking]

Great news about that building being converted. Another positive step for the reimagining of Graham Avenue.

[Wpg_Guy]

363 St. Charles Street
Location: 363 St. Charles Street
Developer: Vasilios Mattheos (Amphora Architecture, Inc.)
Architect: Amphora Architecture Inc.
Status: In development
Documents: Variance – September 5, 2025 | Conditional Use – September 5, 2025
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Description: The developer is proposing to rezone the subject site from the “R1-L” Residential Single Family (Large) district to the “R2” Residential Two-Family district. This change would enable the developer to demolish the existing single-family dwelling and construct a three-storey multi-family building containing eight dwelling units. The submitted plans indicate that the proposed three-storey building will have a maximum height of 39 feet. Additionally, the site will include four (4) accessory parking stalls, one of which will be an accessible parking stall, all accessible via a proposed private approach from Augier Avenue.
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[pspeid]

363 Charles looks like a no-brainer. Big improvement to what is there now.

[FactaNV]

Nice to see a unique small-scale design. So many cookie cutter infills these days.

[jim_bred]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

363 St. Charles Street
Location: 363 St. Charles Street
Developer: Vasilios Mattheos (Amphora Architecture, Inc.)
Architect: Amphora Architecture Inc.
Status: In development
Documents: Variance – September 5, 2025 | Conditional Use – September 5, 2025
Media:-
Description: The developer is proposing to rezone the subject site from the “R1-L” Residential Single Family (Large) district to the “R2” Residential Two-Family district. This change would enable the developer to demolish the existing single-family dwelling and construct a three-storey multi-family building containing eight dwelling units. The submitted plans indicate that the proposed three-storey building will have a maximum height of 39 feet. Additionally, the site will include four (4) accessory parking stalls, one of which will be an accessible parking stall, all accessible via a proposed private approach from Augier Avenue.
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This was posted in the local facebook group for that area and many people plan to protest the rezoning. "not enough parking spots" "too busy of a street" etc.

[theruler462]

Too busy of a street? It's lined with single family homes!! Or is it the main road that leads to the golf course?

With that logic, we shouldn't build any more residential on Portage, Pembina, St-Mary's, etc. They're much too busy already...

[EndIt]

NIMBYs don't operate on logic, just a deep, steadfast belief that buying a detached home entitles them to a neighbourhood that never ever changes.

[WinCitySparky]

Originally Posted by EndIt

NIMBYs don't operate on logic, just a deep, steadfast belief that buying a detached home entitles them to a neighbourhood that never ever changes.

Bang on!

[jim_bred]

Rumours of two towers going up at 3081 Portage Ave.

Anyone have info?

[Biff]

That is interesting, because the building below has been proposed for years (still active) for the greenfield site right behind that former dealership. The hold up has been sewer and other infrastructure issues to the site.

I wonder if this 2 tower proposal could help kick start the proposed below.

[neutroniks]

Had a little chuckle at the group of 4 walking towards the parking ramp

[Mr Tall Forehead]

^ hard to tell...is that proposal on the south side of Sturgeon Creek?

Assessment shows that 3081 Portage property boundaries go all the way back to the creek...a little over 5 acre site. Maybe whoever was proposing the single building requiring sewer upgrades is now proposing two buildings to help pay for it?

[jim_bred]

Originally Posted by Biff

That is interesting, because the building below has been proposed for years (still active) for the greenfield site right behind that former dealership. The hold up has been sewer and other infrastructure issues to the site.

I wonder if this 2 tower proposal could help kick start the proposed below.

That's very nice.

It's such an eye sore right now I hope it gets built.

[Biff]

Originally Posted by Mr Tall Forehead

^ hard to tell...is that proposal on the south side of Sturgeon Creek?

The above proposal is right along the south side of the creek, yes. In the grassy area behind the car dealership on Google.

[Malcsta]

That is mind numbingly ugly. And of course it has that god awful burgundy colour that so many new builds feel is necessary these days. When will the burgundy end.

[WinCitySparky]

[bon_vivant]

Originally Posted by Malcsta

That is mind numbingly ugly. And of course it has that god awful burgundy colour that so many new builds feel is necessary these days. When will the burgundy end.

It seems like so many developments look like this nowadays. For me, it's more about the execution than the colour. No colour change would fix that mess. I wish they'd stop trying to make an innocuous design "interesting" with all this chintzy looking mix 'n' match cladding. It would look better if the design wasn't broken up with all those varying surfaces. What's with this trend? Please stop.

[Wpg_Guy]

The West Park
Location: 621 Pandora Avenue West
Neighbourhood: Melrose - Transcona Ward (East Kildonan-Transcona Community Committee)
Developer: 10220340 MANITOBA LTD.
Architect: Articulated Design Union
Status: In development

In 2025, city planning staff recommended rejecting the DASZ 14/2025 application to subdivide and rezone the property from R1-M (single-family) to R2 (multi-family) zoning in the Mature Communities PDO-1 area, along with the related development applications. However, the East Kildonan-Transcona Community Committee disagreed with that recommendation, and City Council ultimately approved the proposal. The approval came with a condition: the developer must enter into a zoning agreement that requires final Plan Approval before the project can proceed.

Documents: Subdivision and Rezoning-September 2, 2025 | Plan Approval & Submitted Plans – June 1, 2026
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Description: The developer proposes to consolidate and rezone the subject property from R1- (Residential Single-Family Medium) to R2 (Residential Two-Family) to construct an eight-unit multi-family dwelling, demolishing the existing single-family dwelling and detached garage. The development features one-bedroom units (605-640 square feet) and two-bedroom units (850-940 square feet), with a grey EFIS, brick-textured EFIS, and wood panel façade. Landscaping includes four trees and 18 shrubs, with access via a rear public lane. The project provides seven parking spaces (one accessible, one for guests), four bicycle spaces, and private garbage collection within a four-sided enclosure along the west property line. Each unit includes a ground floor or second-storey balcony for outdoor amenity space.
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