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zalf · #**181** Posted **Jan 9, 2021, 7:29 PM**

What's driving up the cost of parkade construction? Like a Baumol Effect, or some change in regulation?

As a layman, I figured they'd be relatively cheap to build. Just rebar, concrete, and someone to stick it all together.

1ajs · #**182** Posted **Jan 9, 2021, 10:26 PM**

cost of concreate is high here

OTA in Winnipeg · #**183** Posted **Jan 9, 2021, 11:56 PM**

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cost of concreate is high here

Monopoly?

NewIreland · #**184** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 12:05 AM**

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cost of concreate is high here

There are two parkades (not sure if they fit the classic definition) in the area ( Sport for Life & Centennial Hall) and I'm not sure if they're full. But there are secure climate controlled parking options for local residents.

Labroco · #**185** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 6:13 AM**

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^ If that's the case, are we getting closer to the tipping point where the long-discussed James Avenue parkade might become a reality? And if so, will it facilitate more development in the area?

I also think there is enough parking but for some reason Winnipegers just do not like PAYING for it! In addition to new parking under Sports Manitoba and the very large site to the north of the concert hall, there are another 100 stalls available on Lily / Edwin currently underparked in the evenings.

People will drop $$$ for concert tickets dinner and drinks but think $10.00 to park their car is outrageous.

There is no reason for the City to subsidize a parkade thank you...

OTA in Winnipeg · #**186** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 2:38 PM**

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There are two parkades (not sure if they fit the classic definition) in the area ( Sport for Life & Centennial Hall) and I'm not sure if they're full. But there are secure climate controlled parking options for local residents.

There's also a multi-level parking structure at Rorie and McDermot.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rorie+...490a3e0d16!8m2!3d49.8969425!4d-97.136951

Hecate · #**187** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 3:24 PM**

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I also think there is enough parking but for some reason Winnipegers just do not like PAYING for it! In addition to new parking under Sports Manitoba and the very large site to the north of the concert hall, there are another 100 stalls available on Lily / Edwin currently underparked in the evenings.

People will drop $$$ for concert tickets dinner and drinks but think $10.00 to park their car is outrageous.

There is no reason for the City to subsidize a parkade thank you...

$10 to park your car for three hours in downtown Winnipeg is too much. Considering; 1. It’s Winnipeg, and 2. There’s zero security for your vehicle. Remember, Just because you have endless cash to burn doesn’t mean everyone else does too. Parking is even worse in winter because of snow routes and parking bans. I would argue The city needs to subsidize parking and operate the lots and just sell passes that allow people to have access to all city owned lots across the city. Like park passes. We know parking lots are cash cows, why can’t the citizens benefit from that. It’s their city.

buzzg · #**188** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 3:39 PM**

No^

There's lots of places for monthly parking in the area. Sure its busy on theatre nights (whenever we get back there) but parking is not an issue in the Exchange. God forbid you walk a block – the city has converted so many streets to angled parking in the last 3 years, and will continue with more. There's lots more parking now and none of it is ever full (even before pandemic).

Hecate · #**189** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 4:24 PM**

Parking issues downtown are not specific to the exchange. There’s lots of problematic parking problems in downtown Winnipeg. You can be proactive as a city, or you can do what Winnipeg does best, nothing. Angled parking is a dangerous half assed solution. You’ve obviously never dealt with trying to park daily around Assiniboine avenue, or in Osborne village, or corydon. Parking your car for the night is even worse.

blueandgoldguy · #**190** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 10:13 PM**

It certainly doesn't help that car thefts are still a big issue in the city.

WinCitySparky · #**191** Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 11:38 PM**

Car thefts are only an issue if you are lazy and negligent with your methods of securing your vehicle, period.

Alexander 90 · #**192** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 3:21 AM**

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I agree...

They reached out and came by to discuss the project as adjacent property owners prior to commencement. Very professional.

It will be very interesting to see if the structure will be wood or steel. Also, with only 24 parking stalls on site, my instincts tell me tremendous pressure will build on the surrounding parking lots. This may only increase parking rates as opposed to stimulate more construction. As I have often said, new development DT happens most of the time on a site which previously had a building as opposed to a pre existing parking lot.

I am very much in favour of relaxed parking on new sites. Will be interesting to see if their gamble pays off with limited parking.

24 stalls for 145 apartments is the kiss of death in Winnipeg. Winnipeg is a car city. No bus service on Waterfront Drive. Good luck to them.

buzzg · #**193** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 4:28 AM**

Not sure why everyone thinks this. Phase 2 of the Pump House had 0 parking spots and its 100% leased. Sure phase 3 is going to have some, but not many. And it's at least 18 months out from occupancy. Most of the heritage conversions have no parking. There's lots of places to get monthly spots in the area still, it's not like any buildings have free parking. It's a non-issue for residents.

NewIreland · #**194** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 4:43 AM**

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Not sure why everyone thinks this. Phase 2 of the Pump House had 0 parking spots and its 100% leased. Sure phase 3 is going to have some, but not many. And it's at least 18 months out from occupancy. Most of the heritage conversions have no parking. There's lots of places to get monthly spots in the area still, it's not like any buildings have free parking. It's a non-issue for residents.

132 James is also 100% occupied with zero parking.

Labroco · #**195** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 8:13 AM**

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132 James is also 100% occupied with zero parking.

And as I mentioned before there are 100 stalls available on Edwin / Galt / Lily. This does not even include nutty club’s parking lot.

With projects going up with limited parking, these lots will not be developed for a very long time. They are too valuable as parking. 323 Edwin (a 30,000ft2 site) will be demolished and developed way before any of the lots that’s for sure... Buildings get redeveloped in Winnipeg, not parking lots.

drew · #**196** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 2:57 PM**

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24 stalls for 145 apartments is the kiss of death in Winnipeg. Winnipeg is a car city. No bus service on Waterfront Drive. Good luck to them.

Alexander 90 poo pooing 90 Alexander.

You're just trying to mess with us, right?

Peggerino · #**197** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 2:58 PM**

My building of roughly 40 apartments in West Broadway has about 6 parking spots and only in the last couple of months have they been fully occupied at night. Last year there were like three open ones even though the building was fully occupied. Winnipeg is a car city but in downtown neighbourhoods are easy to get by without a car.

Wigglez · #**198** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 5:14 PM**

Some people can't fathom not having a 30 foot driveway and 2 car garage for every unit. These are the same people that vote against opening up Portage and Main but never drive downtown themselves.

For some reason they believe their negative uneducated opinion about something they'll never use or buy matters to people who actually care.

peg · #**199** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 6:11 PM**

I also live downtown with no car in a building with roughly 25 units and only 3-4 parking stalls on site. Been here for some time now. A car is convenient and it's a nice thing to have for sure, but depending on a person's situation, you don't always need a car.

buzzg · #**200** Posted **Jan 14, 2021, 6:29 PM**

I live in Norwood, have an office in the Exchange. Used to have a car but got rid of it 2 years ago as I was not using it very much. I usually get big grocery orders delivered and go to No Frills for produce 1-2 times a week. The odd time I need to "drive" anywhere far out of the way I just Uber.

Moving to the Exchange in April, everything I do is around here. Not having a place like No Frills for quick basic groceries super close isn't ideal, but there's options not too far, like Young's. Sky Convenience is great in a pinch. Will probably join the car co-op if I feel like I'm needing one a bit more. But still, Ubering here and there is significantly cheaper than the cost of car ownership and maintenance, insurance, and parking. It's just not necessary for me.