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[esquire]

Originally Posted by Kris22

The Peck building being converted to residential would be my top choice.

Closely followed by something happening to the Werier warehouse at Princess and Alexander.

[TimeFadesAway]

Originally Posted by Kris22

The Peck building being converted to residential would be my top choice.

Good luck getting it out of the hands of the Scientologists.

[esquire]

^ Great news.

[Urban recluse]

I don't think so.

[Urban recluse]

There are also the warehouses on Ross which are on the market.

[Urban recluse]

Apparently there is a model of the pump house redevelopment in 546's office. The model shows a 6 storey wooden framed building on the lot behind, with parking below. The pump house is still being planned, most likely a mix of commercial and apartments.

[TimeFadesAway]

Originally Posted by Urban recluse

Apparently there is a model of the pump house redevelopment in 546's office. The model shows a 6 storey wooden framed building on the lot behind, with parking below. The pump house is still being planned, most likely a mix of commercial and apartments.

Fantastic, as long as some moron doesn't try to burn it down during construction.

[Urban recluse]

F@cker(s) need to be caned.

[Urban recluse]

I was wondering about Ross. I did not see 318 listed anywhere, and 306-310 is still listed.

[Urban recluse]

Good news.

"Public Safety Building could be torn down after Winnipeg council votes to redevelop area"

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/m...vote-1.3556772

[esquire]

Originally Posted by Urban recluse

Good news.

"Public Safety Building could be torn down after Winnipeg council votes to redevelop area"

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/m...vote-1.3556772

This part of the story is key:

Gerbasi said the PSB will not be torn down until there is a redevelopment proposal for the site, but the parkade will likely be demolished in the near future.

We're learning from the past where something would get demolished right away with no one having any idea what to do with the site.

Hopefully the redevelopment process won't take too long. I don't expect something to get built within the next 2 years, but I'd prefer that it didn't take over a decade either.

[optimusREIM]

Originally Posted by Urban recluse

Good news.

"Public Safety Building could be torn down after Winnipeg council votes to redevelop area"

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/m...vote-1.3556772

The article mentioned turning it into a "public space". So what another park?!?!?! Like market square is just around the corner.

[Urban recluse]

A smaller portion than the current footprint (is this open to interpretation?) dedicated to a plaza with fountains, etc would be acceptable. The rest of the land, of course, should be replaced with low-rise buildings with storefronts along Princess.


https://crowcollection.org/uncategor...n-starchitect/


https://stickyegg.com/tag/fountains/


http://www.getty.edu/conservation/pu...ng_change.html

[TimeFadesAway]

Originally Posted by Urban recluse

A smaller portion than the current footprint (is this open to interpretation?) dedicated to a plaza with fountains, etc would be acceptable. The rest of the land, of course, should be replaced with low-rise buildings with storefronts along Princess.

Because the plaza that is literally right across the street isn't enough?

[Urban recluse]

If there is no way around it due to the caveat, then make it different. Again, water features, etc.

[biguc]

Public space doesn't have to be a park. Last time we talked about this we discussed rebuilding the old farmer's market, which would count as public space. Bowman has also said he wants to make a downtown community centre, which would also fit the bill. A striking looking community centre facing Old Market Square would really bring a lot to the area.

[Urban recluse]

Originally Posted by biguc

Public space doesn't have to be a park. Last time we talked about this we discussed rebuilding the old farmer's market, which would count as public space. Bowman has also said he wants to make a downtown community centre, which would also fit the bill. A striking looking community centre facing Old Market Square would really bring a lot to the area.

Agreed.


http://www.via-architecture.com/proj...munity-centre/

[esquire]

It would be a perfect spot for Winnipeg's civic museum. Basically a physical version of this subforum with elaborate displays on Winnipeg's history from a social, natural, architectural, urban, transportation and whatever else other standpoint you can think of. Replete with a reading room filled with historical resources, and a community auditorium.

Dare to dream...

[steveosnyder]

Originally Posted by esquire

It would be a perfect spot for Winnipeg's civic museum. Basically a physical version of this subforum with elaborate displays on Winnipeg's history from a social, natural, architectural, urban, transportation and whatever else other standpoint you can think of. Replete with a reading room filled with historical resources, and a community auditorium.

Dare to dream...

We basically have that in the Winnipeg archives... Only the building is falling apart as well.

[esquire]

^ Archives doesn't really function as a museum though, although I suppose with enough money the building could be repurposed to suit that role. If there ever is a civic museum it would be better if it weren't directly affiliated with the City of Winnipeg.