Winnipeg Construction

[Biff]

My most hated parking lot in the city. There are lots i hate but having a gravel lot at one of the most famous intersections in all of Canada is something Winnipeg should be ashamed of.

[trueviking]

my most hated parking lot and my most hated future building.

[Wigglez]

Originally Posted by trueviking

my most hated parking lot and my most hated future building.

So you've seen it?? I know you can't reveal that much I'm sure but this sounds like there is a project that will be going ahead soon.

Any idea when us normals will find out about it?

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[DonaldSmith]

Originally Posted by trueviking

my most hated parking lot and my most hated future building.

It is a Creswin development so they will be using Ray Wan. As a result it will look like a turd.

[cheswick]

Looks like Impark only offers daily there?

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by Wigglez

So you've seen it?? I know you can't reveal that much I'm sure but this sounds like there is a project that will be going ahead soon.

Any idea when us normals will find out about it?

i havent seen it...not this iteration anyways....i have heard it will be unveiled quite soon.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by DonaldSmith

It is a Creswin development so they will be using Ray Wan. As a result it will look like a turd.

The old rendering for a Wan-designed Creswin development on the site was fairly respectable:



Source: www.raymondscwanarchitect.com

Of course, that's from when Canwest was riding high, so maybe plans have been downscaled somewhat.

[trueviking]

will likely be taller than that, but i'd be surprised if it was curtain wall....maybe.

[dpenner]

awww man, where will i park now when i want to go to whiskey dix........

anyways was officially accepted into the Masters program for City Planning at U of M today, looks like i will be moving back from ottawa

[art deco]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

what this city needs more of is random art installs that change and such


witch i might do some of my own that poetry desk i made last yr for the culture days stuff was sweet

I would agree, more pulic art installations, a LOT more.

[Lenin]

Congratulations, dpenner! Bring 10,000 friends with you; give the ol' Manitoba economy a boost.

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[bomberjet]

JamieDavid should have asked them what they were up to. I'm sure those guys don't know a whole lot but generally who they're working for and what's going on.

[chrisallard5454]

Originally Posted by trueviking

my most hated parking lot and my most hated future building.

That doesn't sound promising. Is this the one that you were pulled from and was scaled back horribly?

[Wigglez]

I think my biggest worry about this building is that its pretty much the perfect spot for a new tallest. Its right by Portage and Main, its a large lot, perfect location.

If it's wasted on something half assed or small it will be a massive disappointment.

That said if its done properly this could be a massive game changer for Portage&Main and downtown Winnipeg as a whole. Though by Vikings... less than stellar endorsement, I fear I'll be crying in my beer soon.

[trueviking]

I dont believe there is a large budget for the project but it still may be nice. We'll have to wait and see. It will not be a new tallest but for me, anything that fills that spot is welcome.

[Boreal]

Originally Posted by dpenner

awww man, where will i park now when i want to go to whiskey dix........

anyways was officially accepted into the Masters program for City Planning at U of M today, looks like i will be moving back from ottawa

That's exciting. Congratulations on the acceptance, and a hearty, albeit early, WELCOME BACK!

[trueviking]

Congrats dpenner. Great news.