University of Winnipeg Commons | 45M | 14F | Completed

[CoryB]

^^ worth noting is the new U of W residence is going on the surface parking lot that was created when the United Army Surplus which used to occupy the site was demolished. The parking lot was closed down within the last week, Feb 1 perhaps, and it looked like fence posts had been installed on the site.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by CoryB

^^ worth noting is the new U of W residence is going on the surface parking lot that was created when the United Army Surplus which used to occupy the site was demolished. The parking lot was closed down within the last week, Feb 1 perhaps, and it looked like fence posts had been installed on the site.

A rare example of a downtown surface parking lot actually getting developed, although as you point out it wasn't a surface lot for very long, just a few years. It's the ones that have been surface lots for a decade or more than seem impervious to development... like the triangle between Smith/Ellice/Notre Dame that has been a surface lot for about 60 years now!

[Authentic_City]

Today at lunch.

[Flatland Metropolis]

Its actually a preemo spot. Right by the Hudson Bay building and the WAG. Will be some great views, although perhaps slightly noisy

[Jeff]

this is going to be a great, high visibility location for a tower crane once they get to that point hope any momentum from this project rubs off on the Sherbrook proposal nearby. a strong front of residential projects edging into downtown is only a good thing.

[Flatland Metropolis]

Saw another truck bringing beams in today. The weather is not stopping them at all

[Cyro]

Originally Posted by trueviking

did we know this is what the U of W building is going to look like?

Quick add for updated rendering to proposal.

[Flatland Metropolis]

How come only 1/3 of the folks get balconies

[Moony]

Originally Posted by Flatland Metropolis

How come only 1/3 of the folks get balconies

I would guess that it's similar to U College residence at U of M. No individual room has balconies, they are in common areas. Just a guess.

[1ajs]

balconies suck cold into the building like a heat sink would imagin has somthing to do with the new building code

[Labroco]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

balconies suck cold into the building like a heat sink would imagin has somthing to do with the new building code

Thermal Bridging...

[Cyro]

Originally Posted by esquire

A rare example of a downtown surface parking lot actually getting developed, although as you point out it wasn't a surface lot for very long, just a few years. It's the ones that have been surface lots for a decade or more than seem impervious to development... like the triangle between Smith/Ellice/Notre Dame that has been a surface lot for about 60 years now!

I'm really curious about this lot. It's been a major eyesore for as long as I can remember.
It's such a prime location for development. Curious about the ownership as well and what kind of agreement they have with the COW?

[Labroco]

Originally Posted by Cyro

I'm really curious about this lot. It's been a major eyesore for as long as I can remember.
It's such a prime location for development. Curious about the ownership as well and what kind of agreement they have with the COW?

It simply too good a carefree investment the way it is! At $85ft2 you can determine value.

$195ft2 paid for the Sky City land for their development, not parking lot!

Keep that number in mind when the "fair market value number" shows up for the Carlton site...


Remember $195ft2 for development.

$85ft2 as a parking lot...

[trueviking]

^ can you say that more clearly?

[Biff]

Originally Posted by trueviking

^ can you say that more clearly?

Ahhh, Viking. How does Simplicity say it......."It is clear you are not smart enough to understand" what Labroco is saying so maybe this will make it easier for you:

It is easy to see that p2 = (mv)2 therefore E = p2/2m

In quantum wave mechanics px = -i h d/dx

(Remember (–i)2 = -1 = i2 because -1 x -1 = 1)

So px2 = - h2 d2/dx2 therefore E = - h2/2m d2/dx2


.......see, that was not too hard to understand!

[Authentic_City]

Originally Posted by Moony

I would guess that it's similar to U College residence at U of M. No individual room has balconies, they are in common areas. Just a guess.

It's not a university dorm/residence building. The university's Renewal Corporation is the developer. It's an apartment building with some affordable units, and some more upscale apts.

Maybe the balconies are reserved for the upmarket units?

[Cyro]

Originally Posted by Labroco

It simply too good a carefree investment the way it is! At $85ft2 you can determine value.

$195ft2 paid for the Sky City land for their development, not parking lot!

Keep that number in mind when the "fair market value number" shows up for the Carlton site...


Remember $195ft2 for development.

$85ft2 as a parking lot...

Simply put, more profitable as a surface lot although I was more curious about the ownership and thier hold on the land. It is more profitable as a parking lot as is most of Downtown Winnipeg.

[esquire]

I noticed that this is now officially above grade!

[Cyro]

Above grade..Maybe a MOD can edit the thread title to U/C when they have a moment..

Edit: OP edited to reflect this projects current status.

[Authentic_City]

Indeed, above ground. Taken this morning.