Winnipeg Construction - Page 7

trueviking · #**121** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 5:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by rrskylar

That has to be the blandest building in Manitoba (next to the Canad Inn in Brandon).

not a world beater, i'll agree, but compared to most hotels?...its no worse.

the polo park inn is way uglier....

1ajs · #**122** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 5:20 AM**

indeed it is but then polo park inn was built when?

drew · #**123** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 6:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

came across this photo of that wrha gem going up at portage and broadway on flickr...bryanscott.

this is what our government builds on our most important street....talk about instilling a culture of good design,

The only positives about this building is that they decided to build right up to the sidewalk, and it did eat up an existing surface parking lot that took up a quarter of that block.

It's not great, but it could have been a lot worse.

newflyer · #**124** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 6:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by urbanprince

Bottom line is that the citizens want government to listen, involve and then do.

Government far to often thinks its suppose just do. And when it does, it is usaully wrong.

I could almost support this line of thinking, but lets face it .. when you are talking about an electorite who don't bother to vote ... and then show up to NIMBY fairly good projects which will add density to the city .. just for the sake of protesting , well that doesn't fly in my books.

I am so tired of people who fight so hard to prevent progress .. especially when it is ussualy the same people who argue that life was better decades ago. Well time moves forward ... either adjust or get out of the way.

flatlander · #**125** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 6:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spocket

I'm sure it's just me but does anybody else wonder if something seems wrong about the idea of a professional protester ?

Its about the same as a professional politician.

flatlander · #**126** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 6:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

is it even meating the leads requirements?

I don't believe that agencies and crown corps have to meed the LEED requirement - i could be wrong though. Not sure about leased space. It's a pretty vague policy.

newflyer · #**127** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 6:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

came across this photo of that wrha gem going up at portage and broadway on flickr...bryanscott.

this is what our government builds on our most important street....talk about instilling a culture of good design,

WOW ... I wonder if they they will sell this beatutiful box this design to Payless Shoes. Could you imagine a more fitting box design for discount shoes??

Of course this will scar Portage Avenue for decades to come. Among the worst designs I have seen ..horrible for Winnipeg's most important street.. Where is the vision?? ... I hope they didn't actually pay someone to design that thing, because if thats what passes as acceptable design .. than someone needs to get fired quick.

rgalston · #**128** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 10:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

Sheer banality, but exactly what one can expect from the WRHA. We get exactly what we deserve.

The only consolation is that I will probably have not yet reached middle age when I see this building condemned, placarded, and demolished.

wags_in_the_peg · #**129** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 1:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by flatlander

I don't believe that agencies and crown corps have to meed the LEED requirement - i could be wrong though. Not sure about leased space. It's a pretty vague policy.

from what I understand crown corp and buildings mb gov't lease don't have to meet LEED. What to go Doer!

flatlander · #**130** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 4:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by rgalston

Sheer banality, but exactly what one can expect from the WRHA. We get exactly what we deserve.

The only consolation is that I will probably have not yet reached middle age when I see this building condemned, placarded, and demolished.

I think all it needs to fix it are a few banners and maybe some lighting and last but not least Virginia creeper.

rgalston · #**131** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by flatlander

I think all it needs to fix it are a few banners and maybe some lighting and last but not least Virginia creeper.

Agreed. The West End Business Improvement Zone needs to get on that. They should also find a nationality (European, but exotic European) to brand the strip with. Build upon the momentum!

flatlander · #**132** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 7:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by rgalston

Agreed. The West End Business Improvement Zone needs to get on that. They should also find a nationality (European, but exotic European) to brand the strip with. Build upon the momentum!

I almost forgot the critical component - a mural.

nordique · #**133** Posted **Dec 1, 2008, 11:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by flatlander

I almost forgot the critical component - a mural.

haha burrnn.

but yeah some vines or virginia creepers covering that bomb shelter would be nice. or awnings. or some sort of signage. anything indicating life forms in the building.

Andy6 · #**134** Posted **Dec 2, 2008, 2:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by rgalston

Agreed. The West End Business Improvement Zone needs to get on that. They should also find a nationality (European, but exotic European) to brand the strip with. Build upon the momentum!

Welcome to Liechtensteintown? Little Gdansk? Byelorussiaville? The Andorran Quarter?

I've already reached middle age but I still hope to see that turned into a weedy gravel parking lot before I pass on.

Boreal · #**135** Posted **Dec 2, 2008, 2:58 AM**

As bad as it is, I have a tough time criminalizing it with 'Cash Money' and it's visual decadence across the street.

Although, perhaps if we're lucky, the local graffiti artists will make it a staple on their nightly runs. It couldn't hurt.

flatlander · #**136** Posted **Dec 2, 2008, 4:48 AM**

Wow I was feisty last night! Good times.

rgalston · #**137** Posted **Dec 2, 2008, 4:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by Andy6

Welcome to Liechtensteintown? Little Gdansk? Byelorussiaville? The Andorran Quarter?

Now we're talking. I can just see the hulking "archway" over Portage and Victor

Welcome to Liechtensteintown: kommen sie zum spass

Should I write up the press release to send to the business editors now, or should I wait 'til Friday?

1ajs · #**138** Posted **Dec 2, 2008, 8:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by rgalston

Now we're talking. I can just see the hulking "archway" over Portage and Victor

Welcome to Liechtensteintown: kommen sie zum spass

Should I write up the press release to send to the business editors now, or should I wait 'til Friday?

go for it

spiritedenergy · #**139** Posted **Dec 2, 2008, 3:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

came across this photo of that wrha gem going up at portage and broadway on flickr...bryanscott.

this is what our government builds on our most important street....talk about instilling a culture of good design,

weird but not too bad... some are worse in downtown imho

urbanprince · #**140** Posted **Dec 3, 2008, 4:15 AM**

The great architects have left the city. What remains are the one's that barely passed.

The city Design Review committee should be disbanded. It has no use, unless it is given power. And under a Planning Director that does not know the difference between growth and development, the committee is mute.

Until there is a stronger planning department that does not feat the hand of politicians, the same bs will continue.

At least we have the BIZes to fix up the — put on the sidewalks.

Although I would suggest that the business community becomes more vocal on urban design issues.