Winnipeg Construction IX - Page 490

Boreal · #**9781** Posted **May 9, 2019, 12:11 AM**

For so long it seemed the hope on these forums was simply more downtown residents. That proposed project certainly accomplishes that task (yes, west of downtown, but very close). I think it's great. Obviously not a show stopper, but highly functional it seems.

Ando · #**9782** Posted **May 9, 2019, 3:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

we’re working toward finishing several pieces on the outside of the building. The storefront facades feature original cast iron columns with highly detailed ornamental pilasters and cornice work.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw95RGdAnHo/

Absolutely amazing what they are doing with these buildings. Pollard company is kicking 🞵🞵🞵 financially so perhaps we can look forward to more.

optimusREIM · #**9783** Posted **May 9, 2019, 3:23 PM**

^ I'd really like to see the lot next door as well as the building next to that (Winnipeg Hotel I believe) redeveloped next. That and then the other side of main. Imagine the whole block Earls is on redeveloped into some nice infill projects with good street level interaction! Fortune block is a terrific start but there has to be continued momentum

Biff · #**9784** Posted **May 9, 2019, 3:47 PM**

....curious. From todays WFP

"Small section of Portage Avenue East to close Sunday 05/9/2019 9:37 AM

The westbound lanes of Portage Avenue East between Main Street and Westbrook Street will be closed for crane work between 7 a.m. and noon this coming Sunday, May 12.

Pedestrians will still be able to access the area just east of Portage and Main, but drivers should seek alternate routes, according to a press release from the city."

Could this be a crane for the Hyatt construction project or for some HVAC work on an existing building? Strange they mention WB lanes, There is nothing there but the Tetra Tech Building.

pspeid · #**9785** Posted **May 9, 2019, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by optimusREIM

^ I'd really like to see the lot next door as well as the building next to that (Winnipeg Hotel I believe) redeveloped next. That and then the other side of main. Imagine the whole block Earls is on redeveloped into some nice infill projects with good street level interaction! Fortune block is a terrific start but there has to be continued momentum

I agree. I'd love to see a strip of small live music clubs along that strip, to go along with the Blues themed Times Changed club. I'd personally like to see a small Jazz club, or Folk club, or maybe a place for people to learn music? Just tossing ideas out here, folks.

bomberjet · #**9786** Posted **May 9, 2019, 4:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

....curious. From todays WFP

"Small section of Portage Avenue East to close Sunday 05/9/2019 9:37 AM

The westbound lanes of Portage Avenue East between Main Street and Westbrook Street will be closed for crane work between 7 a.m. and noon this coming Sunday, May 12.

Pedestrians will still be able to access the area just east of Portage and Main, but drivers should seek alternate routes, according to a press release from the city."

Could this be a crane for the Hyatt construction project or for some HVAC work on an existing building? Strange they mention WB lanes, There is nothing there but the Tetra Tech Building.

Could it have something to do with the Richardson plaza works? If it's in the Wb lanes.

buzzg · #**9787** Posted **May 9, 2019, 4:42 PM**

I’d imagine the closure is for losing new supports and pavers into the Richardson plaza.

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I can’t find the photo again on IG, but they built a huge deck on the roof of the Fortune Block. I also believe the Times Changed is expanding backward into the old Sign Source building (as opposed to wider), so I’m curious if the rooftop patio is for Times Changed, to be accessed by the new stairwell and elevator built in the lane.

StNorberter · #**9788** Posted **May 9, 2019, 5:39 PM**

The report on food deserts when first released was incomplete and now it is out of date. When it first came out, it didn't include the Sobey's in Ft. Richmond ( fair enough, hadn't been built), but also didn't include the Marketplace in St. Norbert. It seemed like the only stores they really considered were national level chains.

dmacc · #**9789** Posted **May 10, 2019, 4:36 PM**

Well this is interesting, Manitoba sees the largest percentage increase (20%) in YoY spending on construction.

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/190510/t002b-eng.htm

optimusREIM · #**9790** Posted **May 10, 2019, 4:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by dmacc

Well this is interesting, Manitoba sees the largest percentage increase (20%) in YoY spending on construction.

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/190510/t002b-eng.htm

Maybe we're finally reaching critical mass?

EndoftheBeginning · #**9791** Posted **May 10, 2019, 5:40 PM**

re: Good Street development - the minutes have now been published and the three applications (subdivision, rezoning and variance) were all approved by City Centre Community Committee. It moves on to the Standing Policy Committee next.

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

It was adjourned, but City is now recommending approval in the latest reports.
http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/permalink.asp?id=A20190507(RM)CCC-37

Gm0ney · #**9792** Posted **May 10, 2019, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by optimusREIM

Maybe we're finally reaching critical mass?

March looks good but I think it's been pretty sluggish the last few months.

michelleb · #**9793** Posted **May 10, 2019, 7:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by EndoftheBeginning

re: Good Street development - the minutes have now been published and the three applications (subdivision, rezoning and variance) were all approved by City Centre Community Committee. It moves on to the Standing Policy Committee next.

I watched the entire hairpulling discussion for Good Street on video the next day, and a good chunk of the previous presentations with the endless moaning from retired neighbours who think multifamily homes will bring the apocalypse.

Some of those councillors are a bit

. It really looked like the project might get adjourned yet again until the last minute.

Jeff · #**9794** Posted **May 10, 2019, 7:12 PM**

*edit* subject already talked about in other thread.

pspeid · #**9795** Posted **May 10, 2019, 7:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by michelleb

I watched the entire hairpulling discussion for Good Street on video the next day, and a good chunk of the previous presentations with the endless moaning from retired neighbours who think multifamily homes will bring the apocalypse.

Some of those councillors are a bit

. It really looked like the project might get adjourned yet again until the last minute.

On the other hand human nature dictates that most people who come to make a presentation at civic forums probably have an axe to grind about something and are looking for a public platform on which to say it.

I'm sure it might get incredibly tiresome to have to sit and listen to the type of presentation you have described quietly and respectfully when I'm sure some councillors would just like to tell some of their presenters to stop their petty whining and get a life.

However, I'm afraid after a while I might start to wonder is down was up and backwards was actually forwards if I heard enough of that from one presenter after another!

trueviking · #**9796** Posted **May 10, 2019, 8:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by michelleb

I watched the entire hairpulling discussion for Good Street on video the next day, and a good chunk of the previous presentations with the endless moaning from retired neighbours who think multifamily homes will bring the apocalypse.

Some of those councillors are a bit

. It really looked like the project might get adjourned yet again until the last minute.

what were the issues? What were councillors saying?

michelleb · #**9797** Posted **May 10, 2019, 11:05 PM**

It was entirely about parking. Developer states it's impossible to build fully underground and wanted a variance for 5 feet above grade, councillors and urban planning division insisted it must be.

1ajs · #**9798** Posted **May 11, 2019, 5:32 PM**

thats a bit jaw droping ignorance

good_dude · #**9799** Posted **May 14, 2019, 2:19 AM**

delete

city_slicker · #**9800** Posted **May 14, 2019, 2:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

what were the issues? What were councillors saying?

Despite best efforts it got approved with a 5+ main floor height above grade, with a blank wall concealing parking for the 400 ft. length of the building (1/3 the length of the block) against the public sidewalk. I say 5+ ft. because their elevation shows 5 ft. but also shows 10 steps, which generally equates to 6.8 ft. Either way, that's the height of pedestrians against a blank wall for 1/3 of the block. Did think the development as a whole could be good but recommended conditions limiting main floor height. Supported a huge density variance and big parking variance provided they supply 1:1 bike parking. But they did not excavate deeper in order to lower the main floor close to grade as was requested.

The Committee was at first split but in the end did not take the recommendation of max 3.3 ft. above grade. We need stronger design guidelines in this city!

Viking all the reports (planning department analysis and recommendations), hearing proceedings and decisions are on the City's Decision Making Information System. http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/dmis/