The Windsor Star just posted a gold mine article listing out all the residential projects that have been announced for downtown this year, some that I wasn't even aware of!
Link to article:
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-n...y-really-great
Quick list from article:
- Wyandotte/Pelissier (recently posted development), BK Cornerstone plans to start construction once 80% of units are sold, current estimate to start is mid-2022
- Renovation of Southwest corner of Wyandotte/Pelissier building by Baker Investments (adding 3 apartments to second floor). I believe this is the 615 Pelissier building that they show in the article
- 477 Pelissier (former Jagerhouse) being converted into boutique apartments. This one was mentioned previously, but the article now includes a rendering! Developer is Ray Blanchard. It's mentioned in the article to "come down Pelissier summer next year when the Hive and 477 Pelissier are done". Not sure if I read this right, but it sounds like they're planning on being done by next summer?
- "A commerical property in the 600 block of Ouellette" was also purchased by Ray Blanchard, which he plans to convert to residential after the 477 Pelissier street project
- The Hive (we've known about this for a while), slated to be complete Summer 2021. Some good news here is that out of the 24 units, they have received inquires from a couple hundred people! They are also hoping a small grocery store opens on the ground floor, but no confirmation there
- The Chelsea building on Pelissier, currently has 30 apartments, 20 more are being added
Also mentioned in the article are Inspiration Tower, the Canada Building residential conversion, and the Security Building renovation which we have known about for a bit now. There is also mention of many current buildings undergoing facade improvements too.
This is some really great news in my opinion. I can see Pelissier becoming the residential anchor downtown and Ouellette being the retail anchor. Especially with the Farmer's Market and Holiday Markets downtown, it will be a bustling area. If the Hive's demand is any indicator, it sounds like there is a huge demand for people wanting to live downtown, which is great! I'm really excited to see what 2021 brings in announcements!