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[optimusREIM]

What a shame, it looked cool.

[bon_vivant]

What complete and utter rubbish. Just more selfish people who can't handle change. And they are always old people who won't even be around in 10-20 years time. Bringing up the residential school is a low blow excuse for protecting nimbyism. I live a block away and fully support this new development.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Ciel Condominiums
Location: 168 Rue Aubert
Neighbourhood: North St. Boniface - St. Boniface Ward (Riel Community Committee)
Developer: StreetSide Developments
Architect: 701 Architecture Inc.
Status: In development
Documents: Rezoning, Variance-September 4, 2025 | Plan Approval & Submitted Plans, Submission – June 2, 2026
Media: December 16th, 2024 Round Two Stakeholder Meeting
Description: A proposed seven-storey condominium development known as Ciel Condominiums is advancing at 757 Rue St. Joseph in Winnipeg's historic North St. Boniface neighbourhood, on a currently vacant site previously occupied by an auto collision business. The project, led by StreetSide Developments, seeks to rezone the parcels to the RMF-L (Residential Multi-Family Low-rise) district to enable construction of a 115-unit multi-family building featuring a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, reaching a height of 72 feet to the parapet. The design emphasizes enhanced landscaping that surpasses city requirements, incorporating 26 new trees, 3 preserved trees, and 88 shrubs, along with a generous 1,500-square-foot rooftop terrace for resident enjoyment. Additional amenities include internal garbage and recycling facilities, while vehicle access will be provided from Aubert Street leading to an underground parking area. Following a public hearing and approvals by the Riel Community Committee in September 2025, the rezoning and variance application paves the way for this high-density infill project to bring modern condominium living to a walkable, culturally rich area near Provencher Boulevard and the Red River.

Minor adjustments to the design of this condominium development:

[wags_in_the_peg]

streetside has done a great job of densifying that area of North St B, 4 building all bundled together nicely.

2 weeks ago a $900+k "penthouse" in Vue Tache sold in only a few days, but the $380k-$400k 1 bed 1 bath arent selling as fast. Huge demand for 2 bed 2 bath + office from empty nest crowd. they are lining up to buy at Ciel (source: i know someone connected to project)

[bomberjet]

With 175 Aubert U/C. Is it just the 2 houses next door that remain or are there plans for those properties too?

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by wags_in_the_peg

streetside has done a great job of densifying that area of North St B, 4 building all bundled together nicely.

2 weeks ago a $900+k "penthouse" in Vue Tache sold in only a few days, but the $380k-$400k 1 bed 1 bath arent selling as fast. Huge demand for 2 bed 2 bath + office from empty nest crowd. they are lining up to buy at Ciel (source: i know someone connected to project)

Hopefully after the city completes the sewer upgrades to support the development at 825 Taché, Streetside will then be able to develop another large multifamily on their lot at 836-842 Taché Avenue. Housing Accelerator Funding has been allocated to support this local municipal infrastructure improvement in North St. Boniface.

Two Land Enhancement projects on City-owned lots (825 Taché Avenue & 1350 Pembina Highway and Crane Street) are eligible for funding under the program and are being recommended for support by Council. If Council supports the budgetary recommendations, the City's Water and Waste and Public Works Departments will project manage the infrastructure improvements. While the CAO has the ability to approve projects through the Land Enhancement stream under the By-law, the Public Service is recommending Council approval to these projects as both are being recommended as direct City-led investments; they are not grants to external agencies and they do not follow the maximum amounts per the by-law, due to the larger impact on enabling development. The City will also be able to recoup funds from these investments from future developments

• 825 Taché Avenue Improvements ($1.5M)

The development of 825 Taché Avenue (65 units) requires upgrading Taché to an urban cross section, which would also require improvements to the land drainage sewer. This infrastructure improvement is being recommended for approval to a maximum of $1.5M. The cost of these upgrades on Taché have slowed development progress in the Pointe Hébert area of North St. Boniface. This area is identified for both Medium- and High-Density Residential development in the Secondary Plan. This investment would support the Land Enhancement project being led by Réseau Compassion Network (which is waiting for Council approval) as well as potentially up to 200+ residential units in North St. Boniface. The City will be able to recoup funds from this investment from future developments.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

With 175 Aubert U/C. Is it just the 2 houses next door that remain or are there plans for those properties too?

Correct, just two houses left along Rue Aubert.

[bomberjet]

Thanks wpg guy.

I wonder what will happen with Rue Darveau. The City has a hold on those lands for the transit corridor that was supposed to run north of the rail line. With that plan permanently on hold, is that land destined to sit empty?

[Mr Tall Forehead]

I always thought that running a 'rapid' transit line next to the railway providing a direct link out to East Kildonan and Transcona made way more sense than having a quasi-rapid bus lane zig zagging through Point Douglas and Elmwood...but I guess I'm not paying for it.

[bomberjet]

Apparently CN was playing difficult. And then money. And then it's not 'close to anything'.

This route would be great for a bypass of all the zig zaggy shit. If someone's coming from North Kildonan or Transcona, there's mostly no need to go the zig zaggy. It just slows everything down. And if you did want to go to Provencher for example, you transfer or take the other routes.

So what's the trade-off of spending $100's of million probably vs your time.

Sode bar on transit. I see they may have changed the routing of some routes. Specifically FX4 in the P&M area. I see the buses waiting in traffic endlessly to turn from SB Main onto Pioner. What a shit show for a frequent express route. I've been threatening to take the bus again. But with all the construction ongoing, and the lackluster service, I'm driving downtown 3-4 times a week.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

Thanks wpg guy.

I wonder what will happen with Rue Darveau. The City has a hold on those lands for the transit corridor that was supposed to run north of the rail line. With that plan permanently on hold, is that land destined to sit empty?

• In this 2024 letter requesting an extention of time regarding the rezoning of 836-842 Taché Avenue, Qualico states the land is undevelopable due to the city of Winnipeg's transit caveat and were working on having the caveat removed.

• In the latest request for extention of time from Oct 2025 there is no mention of the transit caveat...

[bomberjet]

IMO I'd rather have the caveat in place permanently than give up yet another transportation corridor..

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

IMO I'd rather have the caveat in place permanently than give up yet another transportation corridor..

Agreed, it's a much better route.

[KnickKnack]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

Apparently CN was playing difficult. And then money. And then it's not 'close to anything'.

This route would be great for a bypass of all the zig zaggy shit. If someone's coming from North Kildonan or Transcona, there's mostly no need to go the zig zaggy. It just slows everything down. And if you did want to go to Provencher for example, you transfer or take the other routes.

So what's the trade-off of spending $100's of million probably vs your time.

Sode bar on transit. I see they may have changed the routing of some routes. Specifically FX4 in the P&M area. I see the buses waiting in traffic endlessly to turn from SB Main onto Pioner. What a shit show for a frequent express route. I've been threatening to take the bus again. But with all the construction ongoing, and the lackluster service, I'm driving downtown 3-4 times a week.

That left turn is a gong show but I think that’s just temporary to avoid the construction on Portage Ave E

[Wpg_Guy]

501 & 505 Rue Des Meurons
Location: 501 & 505 Rue Des Meurons
Neighbourhood: Central St. Boniface - St. Boniface Ward (Riel Community Committee)
Developer: Asclepius Investments Inc.
Architect: Unit 7 Architecture
Status: In development
Documents: Stakeholder Meeting - June 9 2026
Media:
Description: A local developer Asclepius Investments Inc., in collaboration with Unit 7 Architecture and Landmark Planning & Design Inc., presented preliminary plans for redeveloping the roughly 10,662 sq. ft. site on the west side of Rue Des Meurons, just north of Hamel Avenue. Currently zoned R2 for two-family residential use, the property—bounded by single-family homes to the north, a rear lane and additional residences to the west, and a duplex to the south—would require rezoning to RMF-L (Residential Multi-Family Large) to accommodate a three-storey, 16-unit building featuring a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Two design concepts were showcased, both with main entrances facing Rue Des Meurons, nine rear-lane parking stalls (including accessible and Peg City Car Co-op spaces), secure bike storage, enhanced landscaping, and new pedestrian connections; one features a saltbox roof and the other a gable roof. Stakeholder input gathered at the June meetings will inform refinements, with a project update anticipated for July/August 2026 and a formal development application targeted for autumn 2026.
Permits:

[wags_in_the_peg]

^ another North Des Meurons project, love it, some many great infills already done and so many more to go.

[ColdRain&Snow]

^Looks like a nice building.

[neutroniks]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

501 & 505 Rue Des Meurons
Location: 501 & 505 Rue Des Meurons
Neighbourhood: Central St. Boniface - St. Boniface Ward (Riel Community Committee)
Developer: Asclepius Investments Inc.
Architect: Unit 7 Architecture
Status: In development
Documents: Stakeholder Meeting - June 9 2026
Media:
Description: A local developer Asclepius Investments Inc., in collaboration with Unit 7 Architecture and Landmark Planning & Design Inc., presented preliminary plans for redeveloping the roughly 10,662 sq. ft. site on the west side of Rue Des Meurons, just north of Hamel Avenue. Currently zoned R2 for two-family residential use, the property—bounded by single-family homes to the north, a rear lane and additional residences to the west, and a duplex to the south—would require rezoning to RMF-L (Residential Multi-Family Large) to accommodate a three-storey, 16-unit building featuring a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Two design concepts were showcased, both with main entrances facing Rue Des Meurons, nine rear-lane parking stalls (including accessible and Peg City Car Co-op spaces), secure bike storage, enhanced landscaping, and new pedestrian connections; one features a saltbox roof and the other a gable roof. Stakeholder input gathered at the June meetings will inform refinements, with a project update anticipated for July/August 2026 and a formal development application targeted for autumn 2026.
Permits:

Design 1, for me!