Winnipeg Construction X

[cllew]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

kensingtons empty? was full of band offices weird

you are correct the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is still showing 275 Portage as their office location.

[drew]

Originally Posted by Biff

The Boyd Building is supposed to resume construction later this fall.

"resume construction later this fall" should be the go to statement for all Winnipeg projects that are stalled (or dead).

This list includes:

The Boyd Building
TN Square Hotel
300 St. Mary

and more!

[theruler462]

Does anyone know if there is any work happening at 325 Broadway for the Hyatt Centric redevelopment? This was announced over a year ago but I haven't heard anything about it since. I passed by this week and saw what looks like shipping containers sitting next to it; not sure if it's related to interior demo maybe?

[hello]

Would love to see how they arrive at choosing these projects of the many that were submitted. Was there some type of scoring system used? Some of these seem very questionable choices

[trueviking]

yeah, there is a scoring system. Its based on affordability, social impact, sustainability, planning goals, number of units....

[Biff]

Originally Posted by theruler462

Does anyone know if there is any work happening at 325 Broadway for the Hyatt Centric redevelopment? This was announced over a year ago but I haven't heard anything about it since. I passed by this week and saw what looks like shipping containers sitting next to it; not sure if it's related to interior demo maybe?

They are currently doing interior demo, later in the year they will be cutting an atrium in the middle of the building, then installing new windows.

[BAKGUY]

Originally Posted by cllew

you are correct the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is still showing 275 Portage as their office location.

This is what I see on my computer.
Kensington Building Ltd
Permanently closed
Kensington Building Ltd is permanently closed. If that's wrong, you can suggest an edit.

[BAKGUY]

Does anyone know what the status going forward on The Marlborough is or might become?

[Mr Tall Forehead]

Originally Posted by BAKGUY

This is what I see on my computer.
Kensington Building Ltd
Permanently closed
Kensington Building Ltd is permanently closed. If that's wrong, you can suggest an edit.

Google the address of the building, not the name of an Ltd company that used to own it.

[cllew]

Interesting side note in Oct 1978 the Kensington Building had the highest property tax bill in the downtown according to the Winnipeg Free Press.

I wonder what downtown building holds that honour now?

[Atrial78]

Originally Posted by drew

"resume construction later this fall" should be the go to statement for all Winnipeg projects that are stalled (or dead).

This list includes:

The Boyd Building
TN Square Hotel
300 St. Mary

and more!

These along with the new Portage Place are all exciting projects! I actually know a decently sized conference that is planning to hold its annual event in Winnipeg in Fall 2025. I partly wish they had waited another few years to hold in Winnipeg because there's so many great projects coming, but I also think it will be a good boost to the city.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by Biff

The Boyd Building is supposed to resume construction later this fall.

What exactly is happening with this building? Is it being converted into residential?

[Biff]

That is the plan

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by trueviking

bring back long john silvers

Just reviewing the posts here after being in Yellowknife for the past week. I have to say, for all the good news I've read, this would make me pollute my britches with delight, as Monty Burns would say.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Hi Folks,

It's been an exciting week for new developments in Winnipeg, especially in downtown. I figured now would be a good time to update my list of ongoing downtown developments. Please let me know if I missed any or if you catch any mistakes. By my count, there are now 20 projects in downtown that are either under construction or in pre-development!

Recently Completed:

109 James Ave, Phase 3:
-New building attached to the James Ave Pumphouse with 65 rental apartments.
-More Info: https://alstonproperties.com/winnipe...-james-avenue/

90 Alexander Ave:
-New building with 210 rental apartments, heritage building is being converted into commercial and office space.
-More Info: https://towersrealty.ca/building/the-bend/

175 Carlton St:
-Conversion of a former office building to 35 rental apartments (185 Carlton will still be an office building).
-More Info: https://alstonproperties.com/winnipe...arlton-street/


Under Construction:

127 Bannatyne Ave:
-New mixed-use building with 90 rental apartments, commercial space, and office space
-Projected completion date of Spring 2025
-More Info: https://alstonproperties.com/development/

Forks Railside:
-Huge, multi-decade mixed-use redevelopment of several large surface parking lots at The Forks.
-Phase 1 of the project will have 10 new mixed-use buildings constructed.
-Water and Sewer work has been completed. The first two buildings have had their variances approved. Construction on these two buildings will likely start within the next few months.
-More Info: https://www.railsideattheforks.com/

The Bay Redevelopment (Wehwehneh):
-Conversion of the old Hudson’s Bay building into 300 affordable apartments, 2 restaurants, a health centre, a child-care facility, a senior’s centre, an art gallery, and office space.
-Demolition of the old interior has started.
-First phase is expected to open in 2026.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ment-1.6807000

214 Main St:
-Renovation of the old Winnipeg Hotel into a new Boutique Hotel.
-Restoration of the building’s facade started about a month ago.
-This building is the oldest building in downtown Winnipeg, built in 1873, the same year that Winnipeg was incorporated.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ions-1.6283825

109 Mayfair Ave:
-New 15-story building with 96 rental apartments.
-Construction started last summer and the building is up to about 10-stories now.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=239189

308 Colony St:
-New 21-story mixed-use building with 214 rental apartments (86 affordable units).
-Construction started last fall and the building is up to about 15-stories now.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ipeg-1.6920481

380 Young St:
-New 7-story building being built next to the U of W. The building will be owned by Opaskwayak Cree Nation and will contain 69 affordable apartments.
-The building exterior is mostly done and interior work is ongoing. The building is expected to be finished by July 2025.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...outh-1.6710334

Sutton Place Hotel:
-The original plan was two towers on a podium: The first tower was an 18-story hotel and the second tower was a 13-story short-term-stay residential tower with 130 apartments. The design has now been revised to a single 25-story hotel.
-Construction has kind of started back up, but things are moving very slow.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...17327&page=388

185 Donald St (300 St Mary Ave):
-New 14 story mixed-use building with 120 rental apartments
-The foundation of the building was mostly finished but the developer went bankrupt. The building went up for sale and was bought by a new developer. Some workers have been on-site this month with full construction to restart in October.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=252309

Marketlands South:
-Redevelopment of the site of the former Public Safety Building (currently a large gravel parking lot behind City Hall).
-Mixed-use building with 95 apartments and 20,000 sq ft of commercial space for art organizations. 48 of the apartments will be rent-geared-to-income.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...come-1.7178292

138 Portage Ave E:
-New mixed-use redevelopment and addition to the existing heritage building located at 138 Portage Ave E.
-The buildings will contain a total of 148 residential units.
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...ing-on-history

325 Broadway:
-Former CRA building will be converted into a 5-star Hyatt Centric hotel
-Interior demolition has started.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ipeg-1.6920481


In Pre-Development:

Portage Place Mall Redevelopment:
-Redevelopment of Portage Place Mall, including a new 15-story medical centre and a 13-story residential tower.
-The atrium along Edmonton St will be demolished and turned into an outdoor pedestrian zone.
-The section east of Edmonton St will become a medical services tower.
-The remaining section of the mall (west of Edmonton St) will contain a grocery store, Service Canada office, Manitoba Health office, Downtown Biz office, Downtown Safety Partnership office, Manitoba Housing offices, a food court, office space for lease, retail space for lease, and a some of the existing stores such as Shoppers Drug Mart and Foot Locker.
-The residential tower will contain 200 apartments, including 80 affordable apartments.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...orth-1.7336504
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...240158&page=69

355 Main St:
-The old Bank of Montreal building at Portage and Main will be converted into the new home of the Metis Nation Heritage Centre.
-More Info: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba...main-1.6111360

Marketlands North:
-New mixed-use development with 128 residential units, including 48 deeply affordable units, along with commercial space and a daycare. This is the second building to be announced for the redevelopment of the site where the Public Safety Building was located.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-n...pment-projects

440 Edmonton St:
-Conversion of a vacant 13-story commercial building into a residential complex with 180 transitional, social, and affordable housing units.
-The building was formerly the Parkview Place Long Term Care Home, which was shut down in 2022 after 30 residents died from Covid.
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/br...nearly-vacated
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-n...pment-projects

228 King St:
-New building with 54 units in Chinatown, including affordable and rent-geared-to-income units.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-n...pment-projects

252 Good St:
-New building on the edge of downtown (technically in West Broadway) that will replace several surface parking lots. The building will contain 165 residential units, including 50 affordable housing units and commercial space.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-n...pment-projects

346 Pacific Ave:
-New development on the edge of the Exchange District which will convert parking lot into 128 units of housing, including 38 affordable units.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-n...pment-projects

125 Garry St:
-Conversion of an existing office building into a mixed-use building with 126 housing units, including 32 affordable units.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-n...pment-projects

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[Mr Tall Forehead]

Great list!

That’s a lot of residential units in the pipeline. I didn’t realize 138 Portage would be that many units.

[rebl]

I count 2203 rental units under construction or planned and 310 recently completed. This does not include whatever happens at railside. That is a lot more people living and spending time downtown.

[trueviking]

Bay will be closer to 400 units.
Market Lands North will be closer to 250 units.
I know of a 110 unit tower that will be announced in the next few months.
I’ve heard the Windsor Hotel project is moving forward.

[Malcsta]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Bay will be closer to 400 units.
Market Lands North will be closer to 250 units.
I know of a 110 unit tower that will be announced in the next few months.
I’ve heard the Windsor Hotel project is moving forward.

is the 110 unit tower in the neighborhood of ~15 storeys by any chance?

[giallo]

From the outside looking in, Winnipeg seems to be on the precipice of a major building boom.