Winnipeg | Lord Roberts | 425 Osborne St | 10F | In development

[rivercity]

Link to story boards for the proposed building at 425 Osborne next to the transit garage. Requesting variance for a 10 storey building, theres a rendering on sheet 6. Looks like they are also planning to construct a 2 storey parkade at the back, probably to try to alleviate some of the parking challenges in the Lord Roberts neighbourhood? 47 spots for transit employees. Would be a great filler for that block although it seems transit office would take up main floor so no opp for CRU. Ideally, this would open up development of the transit site kitty corner to the northeast for future development as well ?
https://www.winnipeg.ca/media/6979

[zalf]

Originally Posted by rivercity

Link to story boards for the proposed building at 425 Osborne next to the transit garage. Requesting variance for a 10 storey building, theres a rendering on sheet 6. Looks like they are also planning to construct a 2 storey parkade at the back, probably to try to alleviate some of the parking challenges in the Lord Roberts neighbourhood? 47 spots for transit employees. Would be a great filler for that block although it seems transit office would take up main floor so no opp for CRU. Ideally, this would open up development of the transit site kitty corner to the northeast for future development as well ?
https://www.winnipeg.ca/media/6979

The neighbourhood facebook group is already getting in a twist over it. I'll be writing in support of it, however.

[Biff]

425 Osborne

[bomberjet]

Nice. Git'r done.

[Kris22]

Wow that’s a more substantial building than I would’ve expected. Great news!

[WinCitySparky]

Loser neighbours are already complaining about it

[neutroniks]

Probably the NIMBYs rallying because they saw the NIMBYs in St B complaining about 470 Des Meurons

[Wpg_Guy]

Who are the architects?

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Who are the architects?

Prairie Architects. The design shown is still a preliminary design subject to change.

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by WinCitySparky

Loser neighbours are already complaining about it

Just LOOKING at the picture tells me there will not be enough on-site parking, causing residents to overflow on residential streets, causing excess traffic, speeding, noise pollution and pedestrian hazards, leading to the ruination of the neighbourhood character, and an uptick in public safety issues. Plus, my doggie likes peeing on the Winnipeg Transit sign.

[WinCitySparky]

lol sounds about right

[Mr Tall Forehead]

Originally Posted by pspeid

Just LOOKING at the picture tells me there will not be enough on-site parking, causing residents to overflow on residential streets, causing excess traffic, speeding, noise pollution and pedestrian hazards, leading to the ruination of the neighbourhood character, and an uptick in public safety issues. Plus, my doggie likes peeing on the Winnipeg Transit sign.

Don’t forget the impacts on property values and the loss of green space.

[neutroniks]

The empty lot of land holds historical value. *yells at clouds*

[Spocket]

How can you guys completely overlook and forget about noise and how it doesn't fit with the neighbourhood character?! And the traffic! Well, even if you did say it, it needs to be said again or a puppy will die!

[Wpg_Guy]

425 Osborne St.
Location: 425 Osborne St.
Neighbourhood: Lord Roberts Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry Ward (City Centre Community Committee)
Developer: UWCRC 2.0
Architect: Prairie Architects Inc
Status: In development
Documents: Storyboards - June 2026 | Variances - June 8, 2026
Media:

• Developers selected to build affordable housing on City-owned properties-The City of Winnipeg Jul 2025
• Innovative and inclusive approach to transform five Winnipeg properties into 700 housing units-Winnipeg Free Press Jul 2025

Project thread
Description: UWCRC 2.0 Inc. will spearhead the construction of a 131- unit mixed-income and mixed-use 10 storey building, which will include approximately 30% affordable housing units, on an empty lot next to the Fort Rouge transit garage. Additionally, the City is considering incorporating office space and a Winnipeg Transit Customer Service Centre into the project (about 20,000 square feet on the main and second floor), pending funding availability and approval from the Council. A two-level parking structure at 421 Osborne St. is also planned as part of this project. This development is one of five sites selected for sale or lease to build affordable housing on City-owned properties through the Housing Accelerator Funds Land Enhancement Office.
Permits:

[Wpg_Guy]

[jim_bred]

What a great building for that location.

[BAKGUY]

I endorse this 100%. Don't be a NIMBY!

[ColdRain&Snow]

If you want to support this project, please come to the open house on June 8 from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the project site (425 Osborne St)!

[ColdRain&Snow]

Also, you can show your support by emailing [email protected] , it only takes 2 minutes! This seriously helps support the project since these comments get forwarded to City of Winnipeg staff and the developer's project team.