Winnipeg Construction - Page 102

flatlander · #**2021** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 7:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by pollswpg

Thanks for doing that, Biff.

The one project there is Osborne North (at Osborne and York) I believe....does anyone know if they've landed any tenants?

I've seen the sign sitting there advertising the project for forever now...it'd be a great surface lot to fill up.

There's a large housing component to it too. Maybe it's exclusively housing? Wish they'd get going on it. The housing market is strong.

pollswpg · #**2022** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 7:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by flatlander

There's a large housing component to it too. Maybe it's exclusively housing? Wish they'd get going on it. The housing market is strong.

Oh, I didn't know about the housing component. I had renewed hope about a year ago when it looked like they updated their rendering, but I'm thinking it's going stale now.

cheswick · #**2023** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 8:09 PM**

Website for the 226 Osborne project:
http://www.226osbornenorth.ca/

Hasn't been updated for a long time. This project has been in talks for a long time. They have Winnipeg free press articles on their site from the summer of 2005 and from the summer of 2007 talking about their plans for the site.

Who knows if it will ever get going

Biff · #**2024** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 8:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by roccerfeller

Biff, I was under the impression the WCC Expansion may also bring redevelopment to the second lot just to the east of the one you have highlighted?

Nope...that parking lot is owned by the WCB. Those people would freak if there precious parking lot was taken away (i heard there was a panic at WCB when the WCC expansion plans were released - they thought it was their parking lot).

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Originally Posted by cheswick

Website for the 226 Osborne project:
http://www.226osbornenorth.ca/

Hasn't been updated for a long time. This project has been in talks for a long time. They have Winnipeg free press articles on their site from the summer of 2005 and from the summer of 2007 talking about their plans for the site.

Who knows if it will ever get going

I have heard that the owners have been encouraged by leasing opportunities and there is a good chance it may start in summer.....i know it has been around for a while but i guess i am an optimist.

roccerfeller · #**2025** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 10:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Nope...that parking lot is owned by the WCB. Those people would freak if there precious parking lot was taken away (i heard there was a panic at WCB when the WCC expansion plans were released - they thought it was their parking lot).

I see. That's disappointing to hear WCB "freaked" at that thought. I take it there have been proposals to WCB to do something with that lot but nothing ever transpired?

So the entire expansion + hotel I can understand taking place on that lot...which what I assumed. Given how much the WCC wanted to expand, I though it would take up the whole lot. So it might only take up half that highlighted space then?

What about the proposed additional developments? Would the additional development might take place further south on that lot (and be of similar size to heritage landing's highlighted area) or is there a different lot in play?

armorand93 · #**2026** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 10:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

.....ehhh, I don't think it would excite anyone except us Winnipeggers. The Canadian Skyline thread is mostly for Toronto's weekly 60 storey building announcement. I like our own little piece of the universe.

So far, that thread is pretty much an gong show.

Same! Good ol' Winnipeg threads

armorand93 · #**2027** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 10:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by cheswick

Website for the 226 Osborne project:
http://www.226osbornenorth.ca/

Hasn't been updated for a long time. This project has been in talks for a long time. They have Winnipeg free press articles on their site from the summer of 2005 and from the summer of 2007 talking about their plans for the site.

Who knows if it will ever get going

The rendering looks amazing! They better go through with it. If not office, at least apartments...

J-MAN · #**2028** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 11:02 PM**

I would like to see this get built.

source:http://www.226osbornenorth.ca/

Biff · #**2029** Posted **Jan 26, 2012, 11:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by roccerfeller

I see. That's disappointing to hear WCB "freaked" at that thought. I take it there have been proposals to WCB to do something with that lot but nothing ever transpired?

So the entire expansion + hotel I can understand taking place on that lot...which what I assumed. Given how much the WCC wanted to expand, I though it would take up the whole lot. So it might only take up half that highlighted space then?

What about the proposed additional developments? Would the additional development might take place further south on that lot (and be of similar size to heritage landing's highlighted area) or is there a different lot in play?

Just to be clear, the WCC expansion WILL take up all of the lot to the south of the existing WCC. For the rest of the development you just need to be creative.

roccerfeller · #**2030** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 5:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Just to be clear, the WCC expansion WILL take up all of the lot to the south of the existing WCC. For the rest of the development you just need to be creative.

creative hunh? my creativity has no place in the architectural world

armorand93 · #**2031** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by roccerfeller

creative hunh? my creativity has no place in the architectural world

I could draw a pretty kickass building! Sadly, i'd probably not get it into the development stage

chrisallard5454 · #**2032** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 6:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by armorand93

I could draw a pretty kickass building! Sadly, i'd probably not get it into the development stage

I remember back in Grade 10 when the final design for the CMHR came out. It was my inspiration for my Drafting ISP for that year, back when I wanted to be an architect. Those dreams were shattered when I realized physics were a necessary part of architecture, alas I had no choice but to set course for a new dream.

Tower Crane · #**2033** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 6:47 PM**

What's the next new commercial high-rise for Winnipeg? And how tall will it be?

flatlander · #**2034** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 7:00 PM**

Can someone point me to the website for the University of Manitoba's photo inventory of heritage buildings? My googling skills are suspect apparently. Thanks.

armorand93 · #**2035** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 8:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by chrisallard5454

I remember back in Grade 10 when the final design for the CMHR came out. It was my inspiration for my Drafting ISP for that year, back when I wanted to be an architect. Those dreams were shattered when I realized physics were a necessary part of architecture, alas I had no choice but to set course for a new dream.

For me, I've been drawing buildings and stuff since I was a kid. Sadly, I cant afford University which cuts me out of Architecture (nevermind that I'd have to go back to High School for the courses), but the transit driver reccomendation from someone on here (I forget), might actually be a possibility! Just gotta get my license, maybe take a ride with Kinguni or someone on CPTDB (Canadian Public Transit Discussion Board; other forum im on), and then possibly decide.

armorand93 · #**2036** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 8:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tower Crane

What's the next new commercial high-rise for Winnipeg? And how tall will it be?

I wish I knew

So far AFAIK, the Osborne building is our best bet. Unless someone wants to throw us an hint in an PM or something

trueviking · #**2037** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 8:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Here, hopefully this helps. These are the projects off the top of my head that are expected to be under construction within the next couple of years (most hopeful for 2012). These are all new construction on empty lots (a couple are demo of existing). This does not include at all, any of the many redevelopments or renovations that are occurring in downtown....and there are lots.
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what's planned for the MPI south lot?

i wish i could add a few little yellow squares for some of the projects i'm working on....soon....soon.

chrisallard5454 · #**2038** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

what's planned for the MPI south lot?

i wish i could add a few little yellow squares for some of the projects i'm working on....soon....soon.

Lol... There you go Armorand, it ain't much but there is your hint! I'll take it!

Biff · #**2039** Posted **Jan 27, 2012, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

what's planned for the MPI south lot?

i wish i could add a few little yellow squares for some of the projects i'm working on....soon....soon.

The MPI South Lot was a part of the overall RFP for Development process. We will have to see what developers propose i guess. A pitch could be made for both lots or just one......we all know that the more popular lot is the west lot.

armorand93 · #**2040** Posted **Jan 28, 2012, 12:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by chrisallard5454

Lol... There you go Armorand, it ain't much but there is your hint! I'll take it!

Agreed, thats definitely a way better hint!

Thanks trueviking