Winnipeg Construction XI

[EndIt]

Great pic of the skyline, v exciting to think about how the new stuff will look. We might even look like a real city within my lifetime! lol

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by trueviking

another ATRLG beauty there.

is that the same architect as this
https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.84494...oASAFQAw%3D%3D

kinda insulted the lady who designed that but then i see she did make some changes turned out better at least

that green things guna not age well in time but in the winter that colours going to be nice with all the snow

[trueviking]

^ I used to think that. Now I’m old. Better luck to you.

[Biff]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

is that the same architect as this
https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.84494...oASAFQAw%3D%3D

I believe that was designed by BLDG Architects

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

is that the same architect as this
https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.84494...oASAFQAw%3D%3D

kinda insulted the lady who designed that but then i see she did make some changes turned out better at least

that green things guna not age well in time but in the winter that colours going to be nice with all the snow

That was BLDG architecture

[EndIt]

Maybe a little off topic, but I'm interested to see how the outlet mall area ages. Its somehow very deeply car-centric while having a weird sort of walkablility. My friend's aunt downsized into one of the apartments there to have access to grocery, Fort Whyte and shopping all on foot.

EDIT: If I was Grand Daimyo of Winnipeg, I'd put a train station for regional rail at Portage Junction and run a streetcar line from there, along Sterling Lyon, up Shaftesbury and across the river up to the airport...

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by EndIt

Maybe a little off topic, but I'm interested to see how the outlet mall area ages. Its somehow very deeply car-centric while having a weird sort of walkablility. My friend's aunt moved downsized into one of the apartments there to have access to grocery, Fort Whyte and shopping all on foot.

EDIT: If I was Grand Daimyo of Winnipeg, I'd put a train station for regional rail at Portage Junction and run a streetcar line from there, along Sterling Lyon, up Shaftesbury and across the river up to the airport...

These are the next four buildings approved for the outlet mall, the parking minimums just torch the concept of this area ever being a successful urban neighborhood.

Tuxedo Heights North & South
Location: 669, 645, 655, and 639 Sterling Lyon Parkway
Developer: Paragon Design Build | Forster Harvard Development Corp.
Architect: Affinity Architecture Inc
Status: In development
Documents: Subdivision and Rezoning–January 7, 2025 | Variance– January 7, 2025
Media:

• Outlet mall-area housing proposal the shape of things to come, deputy mayor says–Winnipeg Free Press
• Assiniboia community committee approves ‘world-class’ development for Tuxedo–Winnipeg Free Press

Description: The applicant plans to subdivide the subject properties into five lots, with Lots 2 and 4 designated for multi-family residential development, comprising a total of 439 dwelling units. Lot 2, approximately 2.7 acres, will be rezoned to the “CMU” Commercial Mixed Use district and will feature a seven-storey building at the northeast corner of two private streets, reaching a maximum height of about 71 feet. This building will house 255 units, including a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units, with 298 on-site parking stalls. Lot 4, approximately 1.7 acres, also rezoned to “CMU,” will include a seven-storey building at the southeast corner of two private streets, with a similar height of 71 feet. It will contain 184 units, also a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units, and provide 185 parking stalls on-site.
Permits:

• Tuxedo Heights South (2028)

• Tuxedo Heights North

Tuxedo Heights East & West
Location: 457 Sterling Lyon Parkway
Developer: Paragon Design Build | Forster Harvard Development Corp.
Architect: Affinity Architecture Inc
Status: In development
Documents: Variance–September 4, 2024 | Subdivision and Rezoning–September 4, 2024
Media:
Description: The applicant seeks to subdivide the east side property into two lots, Lot 1 and Lot 2, and rezone Lot 1 to the "CMU" Commercial Mixed Use district to facilitate a multi-family residential development. Lot 1, spanning approximately 1.5 acres, will feature a seven-story building with a maximum height of 74.6 feet, containing 162 dwelling units (a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units) and 121 parking stalls, including 44 underground. Access to Lot 1 will utilize an existing private street approach to the west, with shared access between the lots enabled by a cross-access agreement. No new access points from Sterling Lyon Parkway are proposed. The Westside of the road has already been zoned CMU, a twin 7 story building will be constructed on this site.
Permits:

• Tuxedo Heights East (2026)

• Tuxedo Heights West (2027)

[reallycoolguy]

i hate that stupid area. you can't even walk from the mall to the surrounding restaurants comfortably. Fargo 2.0

[Mr Tall Forehead]

Wow. That's over 750 units in these four buildings at the outlet mall. Such a weird island of development surrounded by two busy roads and the busiest railway in the city.

You have to wonder if all this outlet mall residential is delaying any Polo Park residential from happening?

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Springs Christian Academy
Location: 595 Lagimodiere Boulevard
Developer: Springs Church
Architect: Raymond S C Wan Architect Inc
Status: U/C
Documents:

• Plan Approval–April 8, 2024
• Submitted Plans
• Submission

Media: Build the Future | Building Walkthrough-YouTube
Description: Springs Christian Academy is proposing a new junior/high school, which includes a two-story school that will connect to the current building on its south side offering sports facilities and multi-purpose areas. This development also features new outdoor amenities such as a soccer field and a relocated playground on the north side of the property. In addition, the plans call for a new green space and plaza to be developed, situated between the existing structure and the proposed new school building.
Permits: #24-141445 DP-2024-06-14, Permit. Development permit for the construction of a new junior/senior high school addition to existing elementary school/place of worship

























• Video Link

Anyway to deny the permits to prevent this cultist factory? The local Maple MAGA and Dprings Church Venn Diagram isn't a circle, but it's close.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by reallycoolguy

i hate that stupid area. you can't even walk from the mall to the surrounding restaurants comfortably. Fargo 2.0

During the approval process the local councillor, Evan Duncan praised the developer, calling this development at its full build out "World Class", Although he has been critical of the vast amount of asphalt parking surrounding all these new builds. hopefully the city will soon tackle parking minimums.

[bon_vivant]

World class? More like a confusing cluster fk. Navigating through there is super annoying. Doesn't seem very pedestrian friendly, either.

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by trueviking

^ I used to think that. Now I’m old. Better luck to you.

[Sheepish]

Looks like there was a soft opening last night at the Tavern on King Edward (at the Sandman Signature). There was a line up at about 5:30. The hotel is also listed for bookings in July on Expedia. Maybe...just maybe it will mean that resources will FINALLY be moved downtown for the Sutton Place!

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by Sheepish

Looks like there was a soft opening last night at the Tavern on King Edward (at the Sandman Signature). There was a line up at about 5:30. The hotel is also listed for bookings in July on Expedia. Maybe...just maybe it will mean that resources will FINALLY be moved downtown for the Sutton Place!

I wonder what Northland's new excuse for not building a steel amd concrete highrise will be now that the carpentry is done at Sandman lol.

Who has that buddy at Northland again?

[FactaNV]

As an aside, I was just in Halifax this past weekend. What a lovely harbour walk. I would kill for something in a similar vein along the Red, from the Forks to the Legislative Assembly.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

As an aside, I was just in Halifax this past weekend. What a lovely harbour walk. I would kill for something in a similar vein along the Red, from the Forks to the Legislative Assembly.

Unfortunately the north side of the Assiniboine River from the Forks to the Legislative is one of the main homeless areas in Winnipeg. An improved Riverwalk there probably won't be too popular due to presence of many homeless people/encampments.

I think a better idea would be to improve the Riverwalk from the Forks north to the Esplanade Riel Bridge. Pave the Riverwalk and raise the height so it doesn't flood every year. Maybe add some food trucks, trees, and seating. In the winter, people should be able to skate right up to the food trucks while the River Trail is open.

Also, does anyone know what's happening with the restaurant space on the Esplanade Riel Bridge? I think it's been empty for a couple years now. Is there no demand for the space or are there issues with the building?

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

Unfortunately the north side of the Assiniboine River from the Forks to the Legislative is one of the main homeless areas in Winnipeg. An improved Riverwalk there probably won't be too popular due to presence of many homeless people/encampments.

Safety can be improved. Empty the encampments and actively police them to ensure they don't return. My idea is to spread some love away from the Forks which is essentially the only well-used area of our under-utilized and under-developed Riverwalk.

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

I think a better idea would be to improve the Riverwalk from the Forks north to the Esplanade Riel Bridge. Pave the Riverwalk and raise the height so it doesn't flood every year. Maybe add some food trucks, trees, and seating. In the winter, people should be able to skate right up to the food trucks while the River Trail is open.

Good idea.

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

Also, does anyone know what's happening with the restaurant space on the Esplanade Riel Bridge? I think it's been empty for a couple years now. Is there no demand for the space or are there issues with the building?

It's an office for a tech accelerator now. I guess restaurants had a hard time surviving the winters.

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

Unfortunately the north side of the Assiniboine River from the Forks to the Legislative is one of the main homeless areas in Winnipeg. An improved Riverwalk there probably won't be too popular due to presence of many homeless people/encampments.

I think a better idea would be to improve the Riverwalk from the Forks north to the Esplanade Riel Bridge. Pave the Riverwalk and raise the height so it doesn't flood every year. Maybe add some food trucks, trees, and seating. In the winter, people should be able to skate right up to the food trucks while the River Trail is open.

Also, does anyone know what's happening with the restaurant space on the Esplanade Riel Bridge? I think it's been empty for a couple years now. Is there no demand for the space or are there issues with the building?

remove the camps stop putting up with it

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

It's an office for a tech accelerator now. I guess restaurants had a hard time surviving the winters.

city wants insane rent for the bridge