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GreyGarden · #**5561** Posted **Dec 8, 2021, 10:54 PM**

Sorry I don't know how to post images, but saw these images on Twitter of the interior of the Carriage Works Apartments at 216 Princess:

https://twitter.com/DowntownPeggy/status/1468570062680375307

Ando · #**5562** Posted **Dec 21, 2021, 6:21 PM**

At the risk of eliciting more angry responses from people who don't like it when I post articles from the Globe about Winnipeg property, here is what I think is an interesting article that discusses the Pumphouse development, and the Masonic Temple, and the role Centreventure has played in development in the Exchange.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investin...buildings-in-winnipeg-get-new-leases-on/

Ando · #**5563** Posted **Dec 21, 2021, 6:22 PM**

Oops, someone beat me to it in the Pumphouse thread.

NewIreland · #**5564** Posted **Dec 23, 2021, 6:32 PM**

Looks great! Just waiting for a tenant?

This one turned out well, despite the infamous mishap.

Nothing special, but nice infill.

esquire · #**5565** Posted **Dec 23, 2021, 7:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewIreland

This one turned out well, despite the infamous mishap.

This building has seriously grown on me. I like it.

trueviking · #**5566** Posted **Dec 23, 2021, 8:42 PM**

not me...disappointingly bland background building that replaced a gem.

esquire · #**5567** Posted **Dec 23, 2021, 9:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

not me...disappointingly bland background building that replaced a gem.

No question the previous building looked great. It's unfortunate that the accident that led to the demolition of the previous building happened, but as a replacement this building is a good consolation prize. Still has a narrow frontage instead of the usual Winnipeg habit of replacing a strip of narrow buildings with one monstrously wide groundscraper, has a nice contemporary look that still meshes well with its surroundings, adds a bit of height and density without being out of character... it's not flashy, but it's still a winner.

1ajs · #**5568** Posted **Dec 25, 2021, 6:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewIreland

Looks great! Just waiting for a tenant?

a imigrant famly that own a cleaning buisness has been working on this one quietly the free press tride asking them about there plans few yrs back and they didnt realy say much other then they were looking at makig into their hq beleave they live in the little building besdie it they fixed up first

we lost the scott block but somehow this one survided

Labroco · #**5569** Posted **Dec 26, 2021, 3:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

a imigrant famly that own a cleaning buisness has been working on this one quietly the free press tride asking them about there plans few yrs back and they didnt realy say much other then they were looking at makig into their hq beleave they live in the little building besdie it they fixed up first

we lost the scott block but somehow this one survided

A wonderful story and organic growth in the area! A hundred more families like this one please!

Labroco · #**5570** Posted **Dec 26, 2021, 3:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

This building has seriously grown on me. I like it.

I like it as well. The lines and proportion work for me. It will add double the density of the Scott Bldg and some vitality to the neighbourhood. The coffee shop will be a draw. I’m more partial to a GREAT 7 than a Prissy 8!

Only The Lonely.. · #**5571** Posted **Dec 28, 2021, 11:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Labroco

I like it as well. The lines and proportion work for me. It will add double the density of the Scott Bldg and some vitality to the neighbourhood. The coffee shop will be a draw. I’m more partial to a GREAT 7 than a Prissy 8!

I agree that the old Scott Hall was irreplaceable, but I have seen far more uninspiring new builds in the Exchange.

If the new building was built on an empty lot, everyone would be applauding its design.

USA · #**5572** Posted **Jan 5, 2022, 4:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

a imigrant famly that own a cleaning buisness has been working on this one quietly the free press tride asking them about there plans few yrs back and they didnt realy say much other then they were looking at makig into their hq beleave they live in the little building besdie it they fixed up first

we lost the scott block but somehow this one survided

Last I heard, this one was becoming apartments, similar to the building behind it. Good on them for putting the effort in for the area, but the son who runs the property part of the company is a very scummy landlord.

peg · #**5573** Posted **Jan 20, 2022, 3:46 AM**

This may be a repeat, but the parking lot at 245 Princess Street is for sale as 'vacant land':https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/23239477/245-princess-street-winnipeg. Let's hope something gets built here, great spot with all the momentum in the area.

1ajs · #**5574** Posted **Jan 20, 2022, 5:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by peg

This may be a repeat, but the parking lot at 245 Princess Street is for sale as 'vacant land':https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/23239477/245-princess-street-winnipeg. Let's hope something gets built here, great spot with all the momentum in the area.

been for sale since least summer according to streetview

looking at street view the cornerr unit of the black white building has work going on the 3rd floor... wonder if we will see anything ever happen with these 3 condos there

thebasketballgeek · #**5575** Posted **Feb 2, 2022, 1:41 PM**

New Neighbourhood Plan proposed for Standing Committee on February 7th.

https://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewPdf.asp?SectionId=632882&isMobile=yes

esquire · #**5576** Posted **Feb 2, 2022, 3:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by thebasketballgeek

New Neighbourhood Plan proposed for Standing Committee on February 7th.

https://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewPdf.asp?SectionId=632882&isMobile=yes

I took a glance and it doesn't seem to suggest any new directions, basically calls for The Exchange to keep on keepin' on. Which isn't a bad thing.

The most interesting new element that I saw was a plan to redevelop the Alexander Docks which is overdue IMO.

biguc · #**5577** Posted **Feb 2, 2022, 3:34 PM**

Does this plan encompass a larger area than whatever existed before? It's good to see that some of the big parking lots along the southern edge of the Exchange (including the crooked-— Calvary Temple lots) fall under whatever they're coming up with.

esquire · #**5578** Posted **Feb 2, 2022, 3:59 PM**

The boundaries look roughly the same to me as before, if there are any changes they would be pretty minor. Although I do find it peculiar that the NW corner of Princess and Alexander is excluded from the official Exchange District zone. I would consider this building (the Bathgate Block) and its neighbours to the west to be part of the Exchange...

BuildUpWpg · #**5579** Posted **Feb 3, 2022, 5:08 PM**

Great, yet another plan that no one will take action with (due to the lack of $$$ and civic leadership) and quickly be forgotten.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebasketballgeek

New Neighbourhood Plan proposed for Standing Committee on February 7th.

https://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/ViewPdf.asp?SectionId=632882&isMobile=yes

bomberjet · #**5580** Posted **Feb 3, 2022, 5:30 PM**

^That's the spirit.