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[bomberjet]

But where will I get my 1,2,3 Video Lotto action?!?!? haha

Seriously those few projects could be the start of something more along that stretch. There's already so much action south on Pembina, hopefully it's creeping up towards the downtown.

Maybe if the City would let that snake GEM build out Fulton Grove, and they're be some real TOD happening.

[Kinguni]

Originally Posted by LilZebra

Where is that No Frills? I just know of the one in St. B? Or did tyhey taske over the former Giabt Tiger on Stafford?

Yes, they took over the old Giant Tiger, or Price Choppers as I knew it.

[buzzg]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Both the Pembina properties are about 100M outside of the designated TOD zone.

I thought 221 Stradbrook was the only land that got the actual TOD designation, which allows for high density, low parking, and commerical at grade without variances (among other things). IIRC, Fort Rouge Yards just got a higher residential density zoning than the surrounding area, hence why it's all 3-4 storey apartments/condos and no commercial

Originally Posted by Malcsta

Is it just me or has there been a huge influx of beer vendors in this area shutting their doors/getting bought out in the past 5 years? The beer vendor behind the zoo on osborne used to be my go to. Has anyone else caught wind of the quality inn shutting down soon? I don't know if that would directly affect the vendor as its a different building but it seems as though the beer fountain that once was pembina hwy is running dry lol.

I was just thinking about this – a lot of vendors have or are about to close due to hotels shutting down. Since the liquor privatization bill was just pushed backed again due to PC leadership change, I think it's time for LGCA to seriously look at removing the ridiculous hotel requirement for beer vendors – as its just making it more and more difficult to access without driving or long transit trips.

While conglomerate beer sales are down, craft and cider are up significantly, and the seltzer and RTD (ready to drink) market is booming. Vendors are allowed to sell any RTD beverages under a certain alcohol limit, so all these new inventions in alcoholic RTDs are fine to sell at vendors.

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In terms of Quality Inn, is it possible they're just changing banners? They just invested a bunch in upgrades to the beer store over the last few years.

[buzzg]

Just want to say, that while this is obviously anecdotal, the foot traffic on the sidewalks in Exchange and Downtown the last week is up significantly. The fact that traffic levels are back to pre-pandemmy would back that up. While obviously it's not what it was before, but people are definitely returning to office in significant numbers.

[oaktom]

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[NewIreland]

Originally Posted by oaktom

Old news, pal. This project is dead.

[thebasketballgeek]

Originally Posted by NewIreland

Old news, pal. This project is dead.

Oh damn I didn’t even know that. What happened?

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by NewIreland

Old news, pal. This project is dead.

dead where you seen that?

[NewIreland]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

dead where you seen that?

Lost financial backers unfortunately.

[buzzg]

Maybe they saw the renders and lost faith

[BAKGUY]

Originally Posted by buzzg

Maybe they saw the renders and lost faith

It was actually me, who leaked the proposal in late winter.

The overall design was kind clumsy, heavy looking...was not that great.
It definitely could have had a bit more style & refined details.
I was however looking forward to another 40 + tower downtown not to mention the empty parking lot finally being developed.
Hopefully soon.
Otherwise the former St Regis could have been possibly redeveloped, turned into a boutique hotel.
I detest the sea of cement lots downtown & hope some group wants to seriously develop that lot.

[1ajs]

damn time flys 16yrs ago view from where sky sits today

[pmuhar]

Originally Posted by Only The Lonely..

Is it possible that both hotels are owned by the same person or company and they want out of the hospitality business?

I'm pretty sure they arent. Sabino Tumilo owns The Pemby.

[pmuhar]

I just purchased 701 Ellice Ave. Would love to hear what you guys would like to see there in terms of redevelopment.

[trueviking]

Oh cool!

If you need a good architect. I happen to know one.

[trueviking]

There was a building on Hargrove at Ellice that was demolished to make way for the Centrepoint Parkade. It was a simple one storey building with a dozen or so storefronts. Each unit was like 1,000sf. It was specifically designed to be a small business incubator type building. It was always filled with little restaurants and start ups. The small units allowed an affordable rent. I would love to see something like that there. So much local entrepreneurship in that neighbourhood.

Could combine it with a bit of housing.

I’ll try and find an image of that building.

Edit. Here’s a link.
https://www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/330-340-ellice-avenue-331-349-hargrave-street/

[OTA in Winnipeg]

Originally Posted by pmuhar

I just purchased 701 Ellice Ave. Would love to hear what you guys would like to see there in terms of redevelopment.

Was that a gas station at one time?

I like TV's idea. A series of CRUs right up to the sidewalk.

[WinCitySparky]

This is my neighbourhood and I love to hear that someone is willing to invest and make a go of something down here. I really believe in the potential of this area moving into the future.