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[ColdRain&Snow]

The permit search portal shows that an internet application was approved for 481 River Ave (former Starbucks) on March 11, 2026. Could this be a sign that something is finally going in there?

26-127444 MS 481 River Avenue Internet Application. Issued 2026-03-11

https://ppdportal.winnipeg.ca/Permits/PropertyPermitSearch/Proc.jsp

[ColdRain&Snow]

It also looks like there might be another restaurant going into 160 Osborne St (The Zu Apartments). Previously, we knew about a restaurant going into "Unit A" as shown below:

25-197875 MC 160 Osborne ST M1 - HVAC. Related Building Permit: 25 149992 000 00 PE. Location of work within building - room number, floor, etc.: 1st floor. Mechanical for Zu Restaurant Issued 2025-07-25

But now it looks like an HVAC permit has been approved in "Unit B" for "Earth Restaurant."

26-125419 MC 160 Osborne ST - Unit b M1 - HVAC. Related Building Permit: 25 149992 000 00 PE. Location of work within building - room number, floor, etc.: Main floor. Mechanical for Earth Restaurant Issued 2026-03-06

[trueviking]

nice...but damn...why can't my building find a tenant?

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

The permit search portal shows that an internet application was approved for 481 River Ave (former Starbucks) on March 11, 2026. Could this be a sign that something is finally going in there?

26-127444 MS 481 River Avenue Internet Application. Issued 2026-03-11

https://ppdportal.winnipeg.ca/Permits/PropertyPermitSearch/Proc.jsp

you're like Sherlock Holmes of permits.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by trueviking

you're like Sherlock Holmes of permits.

Not Sherlock Holmes, just bored lol.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by trueviking

nice...but damn...why can't my building find a tenant?

No parking in-front, too close to Confusion Corner (noise, pollution etc.), too far from the high-density housing along Roslyn Rd and River Ave. So not a problem with the building design, just a problem with the location.

[borkborkbork]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

It also looks like there might be another restaurant going into 160 Osborne St (The Zu Apartments). Previously, we knew about a restaurant going into "Unit A" as shown below:

25-197875 MC 160 Osborne ST M1 - HVAC. Related Building Permit: 25 149992 000 00 PE. Location of work within building - room number, floor, etc.: 1st floor. Mechanical for Zu Restaurant Issued 2025-07-25

But now it looks like an HVAC permit has been approved in "Unit B" for "Earth Restaurant."

26-125419 MC 160 Osborne ST - Unit b M1 - HVAC. Related Building Permit: 25 149992 000 00 PE. Location of work within building - room number, floor, etc.: Main floor. Mechanical for Earth Restaurant Issued 2026-03-06

Second restaurant? Or "earth" is just autocorrected "harth" and these are both the same new Harth-owned restaurant

[borkborkbork]

Originally Posted by trueviking

nice...but damn...why can't my building find a tenant?

Retail on that strip is hard (low foot traffic despite density and the challenges of the area in terms of theft and safety). Restaurants are hard everywhere (and there's at least 2 or 3 places on the strip currently for sale - the korean hotdog place, spicy grill, and, from what I've heard, Carlos and Murphys).

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by borkborkbork

Second restaurant? Or "earth" is just autocorrected "harth" and these are both the same new Harth-owned restaurant

Yeah that's possible.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Work is still ongoing at 350 River Ave. This project is really taking awhile.

[ColdRain&Snow]

A view of 430 Wardlaw Ave with the least used parking lot in the village in-front:

[lbnevs]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

A view of 430 Wardlaw Ave with the least used parking lot in the village in-front:

They did a full reconstruction of that lot just this fall. I think they're coming back to pave it this spring. Big bucks for a poorly used lot.

I do not understand the economics at all because the lot is almost always 80%+ empty. Some of the spots are leased to Vitahealth; maybe they'll create similar arrangements for the new Harth restaurant or the Dollar Tree?

[wardlawer]

The pit formerly known as Bobbi's Bistro on the corner of Scott and Wardlaw.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by wardlawer

The pit formerly known as Bobbi's Bistro on the corner of Scott and Wardlaw.

363 Wardlaw MF
Location: 363 Wardlaw Ave
Neighbourhood: River-Osborne - Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry Ward (City Centre Community Committee)
Developer: Urban Ridge Homes
Architect:
Status: In development
Documents: Variance, March 31, 2025
Media:
Description: The applicant proposes constructing a three-story, four-unit multi-family dwelling. The existing single-family home will be demolished, and the new building will feature entrances on the front and rear facades, with masonry veneer, stucco, and lap siding as cladding. Each unit will have balconies on the main and second floors overlooking Wardlaw Avenue. Four parking stalls, including one accessible/visitor stall, will be located at the rear with access from Scott Street. The landscaping plan includes five Manitoba Maple trees and 19 Potentilla shrubs.
Permits: 25-266331 HO-2026-04-22, Row Housing. Construct New. Construct a new 3329 sq. ft. three storey (4 units) row housing dwellings with 1062 sq. ft. finished basements, and 194 sq. ft. balconies.

[borkborkbork]

What a weird looking little buidling.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Variance application for a new 6-story, 28 unit multifamily building at 135 Roslyn Rd:

[Wpg_Guy]

^Looks slightly improved from the previous version.

Originally Posted by borkborkbork

it's not going to win a beauty pageant but it replaces the little physio office between the Shell station and London Towers with 28 units.

"ugly delicious" I guess

[Wpg_Guy]

135 Roslyn Rd
Location: 135 Roslyn Rd
Neighbourhood: Roslyn - Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry Ward (City Centre Community Committee)
Developer: a2a Homes Limited
Architect: Affinity Architecture Inc
Status: In development
Documents: Variance - April 30, 2025
Media:
Description: The development at 135 Roslyn Road is a proposed six-storey, 28-unit multi-family building designed to increase residential density in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village. A key feature of the project is its commitment to social equity, providing 14 affordable housing units (50% of the total) through the City’s Density Bonus Pilot Program. Due to the site's narrow 50-foot width, the project was granted several zoning variances for reduced setbacks and parking, providing 7 underground spaces instead of 16. To mitigate this reduction, the developer has integrated a dedicated car share stall and 14 secure bike spaces, aligning with the neighborhood's transit-oriented character. While the project requires the removal of two mature trees, they will be replaced by a total of four trees and 26 shrubs. The city has approved the plan for its strong alignment with OurWinnipeg 2045 policies and its contribution to urban infill.
Permits:

[asher__jo]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

Variance application for a new 6-story, 28 unit multifamily building at 135 Roslyn Rd:

Amazing! This will definitely put pressure on the Shell gas station to be redeveloped. Also love to see how viable it would be to build towers on top of all the Evergreen towers parking.

[Biff]

Really nice 6 storey for 414 Gertrude out for trade pricing.