Winnipeg Construction VIII

[esquire]

Originally Posted by BigG

BigG's Sunday morning prayer: "Please Lord, have something built on that lot in my lifetime."

Can I get a 'amen'?

[Urban recluse]

Amen honeychild

[1ajs]

your not specific enough what if we ust get a parking kiosk for an atendant?

[Urban recluse]

I think this momentum being witnessed wil continue. I truly believe Harvard has something planned.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

your not specific enough what if we ust get a parking kiosk for an atendant?

Haha, funny you should mention that. That very same thought ran through my mind too

[lilwayne]

one portage av Winnipeg will be developed by creswin sooner rather than later

im predicting another 30 plus story building at that corner probably a mix of hotel condos and office space

[BAKGUY]

Originally Posted by lilwayne

one portage av Winnipeg will be developed by creswin sooner rather than later

im predicting another 30 plus story building at that corner probably a mix of hotel condos and office space

Sure hope so as well. I firmly believe we will need another major hotel in that area and to serve the recently expanded Convention Centre. Also, Place Louis Riel converting to apartments will eventually lea 314 rooms open so another hotel would easily be able to absorb that. Sutton Place only adds 275 rooms.
A 30+ tower with hotel and mixed use would be ideal.
I think between all things announced downtown lately and especially 300 Main St and Skycity that area is beyond ripe for Development.
I hope to see 31 + floors instead of 29?

[Urban recluse]

I will settle for 15 stories.

[Tacheguy]

Keep in mind that Artis is looking to develop a hotel on the same corner. Those folks don't fool around either. Is there a market for two?

[TimeFadesAway]

Originally Posted by lilwayne

one portage av Winnipeg will be developed by creswin sooner rather than later

im predicting another 30 plus story building at that corner probably a mix of hotel condos and office space

Creswin isn't involved in the property any more. The Asper family sold it to Harvard in 2014.

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2014/04/28/201-portage-sold

[optimusREIM]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

your not specific enough what if we ust get a parking kiosk for an atendant?

I don't think that there would be a need for Geotechnical work to be done for a kiosk. Hopefully this is a continuation of the slew of announcements we've been having.

[optimusREIM]

Also could someone put some pictures of the fencing and equipment up to give us all an idea of what could be going on with the place.

[esquire]

I admit I'm not familiar with how that sort of thing works, but isn't it odd that Harvard would be doing its own geotechnical work so soon after Creswin did its own? Or is the work customized to the type of project that the developer envisions?

[emeraldeyes]

I noticed the fencing on Thursday after work when I walked past. Could it be related to the Palomino Club going into the Whiskey Dix building, like a back patio area or something?

[O'Doyle Rules]

I know this comment isn't overly helpful, but I'm not surprised that Harvard is doing something on this lot. I was told last summer by someone "in the know" to expect something soon. It sounded to my like they were planning on moving forward with something similar to Creswin's original plan. (I know how stupid this sounds, I just thought it provides a tiny bit of context)

[emeraldeyes]

So maybe it was an Easter egg in that Artis Reit video after all?

[bomberjet]

Originally Posted by O'Doyle Rules

I know this comment isn't overly helpful, but. 'm not surpdon'td that Harvard is doing something on this lot. I was told last summer by someone "in the know" to expect something soon. It sounded to my like they were planning on moving forward with something similar to Creswin's original plan. (I know how stupid this sounds, I just thought it provides a tiny bit of context)

99% of the conversation on this board is hearsay and conjecture. Your input is welcome, dont worry!

[esquire]

Originally Posted by O'Doyle Rules

I know this comment isn't overly helpful, but I'm not surprised that Harvard is doing something on this lot. I was told last summer by someone "in the know" to expect something soon. It sounded to my like they were planning on moving forward with something similar to Creswin's original plan. (I know how stupid this sounds, I just thought it provides a tiny bit of context)

Very interesting. I wonder if a scaled down version of Creswin's project might be more feasible? Creswin was aiming for the stars with their highrise hotel project (were there condos too? I can't remember)... maybe instead of a towering Le Meridien, a 15 storey Westin or some such might make more sense.

As long as whatever gets built takes up the entire vacant lot (no parks/greenspaces please) and presents a better face to the sidewalk than other P&M buildings do, I'll be happy.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

99% of the conversation on this board is hearsay and conjecture. Your input is welcome, dont worry!

What would this forum be without things we heard in elevators

[O'Doyle Rules]

Thanks, in that case I'll keep the hearsay coming