Winnipeg Construction - Page 314

Jeff · #**6261** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 1:00 AM**

thank god for that 367 stradbrook proposal. those little shack houses are an embarrassment in such a great location! knew something was coming down the pipe when one of them was left so neglected that it is leaning over..

Mininari · #**6262** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 2:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by headhorse

local firm Mistecture updated their site with a few things...

from: http://spmb.ca

Beach???

vid · #**6263** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 3:35 AM**

Beach???

Will the balconies really float 50 feet from the building like that? It would be Winnipeg's best public art yet if they do.

inlp89 · #**6264** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 5:07 AM**

That could be the ugliest building ive seen in a long time.... reminds me of circa 1985 projects built in Detroit. WOW!

armorand93 · #**6265** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 8:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by inlp89

That could be the ugliest building ive seen in a long time.... reminds me of circa 1985 projects built in Detroit. WOW!

I was thinking more of delapitated East German housing blocks with patches of paint...

Jeff · #**6266** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 9:06 AM**

beach?! wtf..

lilwayne · #**6267** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 12:20 PM**

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/busines...r-plans-80-m-project-here-181652731.html

Big Ontario developer plans $80-M project here

Business

Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Big Ontario developer plans $80-M project here

By: Murray McNeill

A major Ontario developer has purchased a parcel of land in downtown Winnipeg and plans to build two high-rise commercial/residential towers on the site as part of an estimated $80-million development.

A senior executive with Richmond Hill-based Fortress Real Capital Inc. wouldn't reveal where the property is located because the deal hasn't formally closed yet.

All Vince Petrozza would say is it's a parking lot, it's "centrally located in the downtown" and "it's really a prime property."

Petrozza, who is Fortress's chief operating officer, said the property will likely be developed in two phases and that Fortress hopes to start Phase I next year.

-- Murray McNeill

2 more high rises downtown damnnnnnnnnn ehhhhhhh hahah

lilwayne · #**6268** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 12:41 PM**

will this be one of the mpi lots being sold????

that makes 7 high rises in the core in the next 4 years

2 from centerpoint project
2 from this ontario developer
d condos
heritedge landing condo
convention center hotel
lakeview 8 story hotel
possible midrise with art gallery expansion

the other mpi lots?????

downtown is changing like it or not niiice

JamieDavid Exchange · #**6269** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 2:13 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilwayne

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/busines...r-plans-80-m-project-here-181652731.html

Big Ontario developer plans $80-M project here

Business

Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Big Ontario developer plans $80-M project here

By: Murray McNeill

A major Ontario developer has purchased a parcel of land in downtown Winnipeg and plans to build two high-rise commercial/residential towers on the site as part of an estimated $80-million development.

A senior executive with Richmond Hill-based Fortress Real Capital Inc. wouldn't reveal where the property is located because the deal hasn't formally closed yet.

All Vince Petrozza would say is it's a parking lot, it's "centrally located in the downtown" and "it's really a prime property."........

2 more high rises downtown damnnnnnnnnn ehhhhhhh hahah

Well, its not the MPI lots cause they are in the SHED district. So, I really do hope its Graham Ave. That will FINALLY be a smart move for this city. Building up and collecting taxes for existing infrastructure and the air, which doesn't cost the city a penny. This will be close to Rapid Transit and would eliminate vehicles on the road in comparison of this project being build out on new land.

Congratulations Winnipeg, if this does get finalized. I think we are getting one step closer to Winnipeg actually being talked about around the Country as now becoming a Go-To city.

PS
Fortress Developments has a Twitter account (@FortressRDI) that you can follow. They actually sent out a tweet last week mentioning big news in Winnipeg to come.

red_179 · #**6270** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 2:22 PM**

The article says the development is not in the SHED, so I'm thinking this is different from the MPI lots. The fact that an Ontario developer is building with Longboat with the Glasshouse condos and now this new development, may be a sign that downtown development may be reaching a tipping point where non-local developers take the torch and run with it.

SKYSTHELIMIT · #**6271** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 2:47 PM**

I'm wondering if this Fortress deal was hinged upon Centreventure aquiring the St. Regis, it would make sense if the lot behind turns out to be the spot.

red_179 · #**6272** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 4:42 PM**

I wondering if 219 Main St. might be the site. The property has been owned by the City and listed on their website under properties for sale for some time. I note that it is now updated as "Conditionally Sold". It fits the criteria of being a parking lot which is outside the SHED as referred to in the Free Press Article.

http://www.dtzbarnicke.com/client/JJB/JJ...PL/7CC1C44AFE963ED8852579B40070008D?Open

Not sure if there is enough room for two high rises on this lot though. Anyone know anything about what is going on with this property? The City wouldn't sell it unless there is some sort of development planned for it.

headhorse · #**6273** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by red_179

I wondering if 219 Main St. might be the site. The property has been owned by the City and listed on their website under properties for sale for some time. I note that it is now updated as "Conditionally Sold". It fits the criteria of being a parking lot which is outside the SHED as referred to in the Free Press Article.

http://www.dtzbarnicke.com/client/JJB/JJ...PL/7CC1C44AFE963ED8852579B40070008D?Open

Not sure if there is enough room for two high rises on this lot though. Anyone know anything about what is going on with this property? The City wouldn't sell it unless there is some sort of development planned for it.

The last I heard about 219 Main was it is going to be a low rise (5 or 6 floors) commercial building with a bank on the main floor. I think they wanted a variance for a wonky floor plan/street access but I haven't seen anything since then.

another possible location is the vacant lot north of 201 Portage on Main.

roccerfeller · #**6274** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 5:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_179

The article says the development is not in the SHED, so I'm thinking this is different from the MPI lots. The fact that an Ontario developer is building with Longboat with the Glasshouse condos and now this new development, may be a sign that downtown development may be reaching a tipping point where non-local developers take the torch and run with it.

Hopefully,

And yes this is terrific news

bomberjet · #**6275** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 5:32 PM**

It's funny, the Fortress Twitter feed said "It will be an exciting addition to the 'SHED'". But now it's not in the SHED? Maybe they got confused.

lilwayne · #**6276** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by headhorse

The last I heard about 219 Main was it is going to be a low rise (5 or 6 floors) commercial building with a bank on the main floor. I think they wanted a variance for a wonky floor plan/street access but I haven't seen anything since then.

another possible location is the vacant lot north of 201 Portage on Main.

another possible location is the vacant lot north of 201 Portage on Main

this is definitely the location
no doubt in my mind

the skyline be changing blood

im hope 90 meters each tower

zeddhead · #**6277** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 7:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by lilwayne

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/busines...r-plans-80-m-project-here-181652731.html

Big Ontario developer plans $80-M project here

Though it is nice to see publicly funded projects like the CMHR and new Hydro building, it really bodes well for the confidence level of downtown Winnipeg when out-of-province private sector developers see an opportunity. A few more of of the Fortress type developments would be great for the city. Should be interesting to see the Winnipeg skyline evolve over then next few years.

rypinion · #**6278** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 7:57 PM**

Fortress was or is involved in Capital Pointe in Regina, just FYI.

Jack1983 · #**6279** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 7:59 PM**

Drove past Youcube condos on Waterfront today and it appears that work has finally started. The contractor has now started forming the foundation walls.

Shinook · #**6280** Posted **Dec 1, 2012, 9:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by rypinion

Fortress was or is involved in Capital Pointe in Regina, just FYI.

For some reason, that doesn't make me feel very confident.