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[optimusREIM]

Originally Posted by Bdog

I get what you mean in terms of fixation for something like LRT or Subway stations, but Winnipeg's streetcar stops were just about as plentiful as bus stops are today along those key artery routes.

My guess is just based on the routes in the photo, that there's no way that there were as many tram stops as bus stops. That said, we can also discuss the distance between stops. I would favour a sort of hybrid tram/LRT wherein the stops are quite a bit further apart and the ROW is somewhat segregated but does not necessitate a pricey fully grade-separated system.

I also don't think we would really need that many routes to begin with and maybe modify them slightly because of the way the city has grown, but overall that is a solid route map.

[Spocket]

Does anybody know anything about a construction timetable for Wawanesa?

[lilwayne]

Competition 2023 so i assume they start construction next summer with outer shell completed by 2022

[buzzg]

I imagine maybe they'll move the construction office into TNS 1 or 2 soon? They still need one for towers 3, 4 & 5, but need to tear the current one down to start 5.

[Wpg_Guy]

Where abouts is Lake of the Woods going to be located?

[optimusREIM]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Where abouts is Lake of the Woods going to be located?

From what I understand it'll be second floor of tower 1 with a cool window to the actual brewing equipment

[Wolf13]

Originally Posted by Bdog

I get what you mean in terms of fixation for something like LRT or Subway stations, but Winnipeg's streetcar stops were just about as plentiful as bus stops are today along those key artery routes.

Makes sense.

Perhaps their lack of fixation is why property values didn't climb appropriately?

Obviously we're in a different generation, but rail stations in BC are blowing up property values and development proposals dramatically.

[1ajs]

[The Jabroni]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

Awesome photos, man!

[1ajs]

txs nice to play with the clouds again

[rrskylar]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

txs nice to play with the clouds again

Good shots 1ajs, had to look twice at the third photo to figure out where it was taken!

[cllew]

Free Press is reporting that the True North Square is being used for the expansion of the Downtown Biz Farmers Market at the Manitoba Hydro Building plaza.

[Spocket]

Originally Posted by buzzg

Streetcars can operate with less space, so we could hypothetically put them back in on lots of streets that used to have them (where boulevards are now) without losing lanes.

The biggest difference to me though is ride quality. Sometimes I feel like I'm going to get whiplash from being on the bus, especially if you have to stand. Rail is so much smoother and more people would definitely use it.

I'm not so sure about them taking up less space. I mean, there are streetcars in my city and they take up at least as much space as any bus I've ever seen. I'd say that they can take more passengers but otherwise they're not any different in terms of the space they take up.

[DowntownBooster]

Originally Posted by buzzg

Streetcars can operate with less space, so we could hypothetically put them back in on lots of streets that used to have them (where boulevards are now) without losing lanes.

The biggest difference to me though is ride quality. Sometimes I feel like I'm going to get whiplash from being on the bus, especially if you have to stand. Rail is so much smoother and more people would definitely use it.

It sure would be nice to have streetcars in Winnipeg again. Aside from bringing back that major city feel with having streetcars, it would be a smart decision to take advantage of Manitoba's hydroelectric power and reduce our usage of fossil fuels.

On the topic of True North Square, it was a nice surprise to hear the news about tower 5 to be built for Wawanesa. It caught me off guard since I was only expecting there to be the 4 buildings as showcased in the original concept. It was sort of like when Artis announced plans for 300 Main out of the blue. I never would have thought something would be built on that location since it had gone unchanged for decades. It's great to see all that is happening in our downtown now.

[Wpg_Guy]

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[Wpg_Guy]

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[Wolf13]

Nice Pics, WpgGuy!

[Wpg_Guy]

Downtown Peggy took a tour of 225 Carlton this morning, sure gives off big city urban living vibes, looks beautiful.










































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[esquire]

^ Thanks Wpg_Guy, it looks great in there.

I will say, some of the people moving into TNS 2 might have to get used to people being able to see into their suite. I know that the patio at Tavern offers a pretty clear view into the lower-floor suites that are just across the street, and it looks like the workers in TNS 1 will also have a pretty clear view into many of the south facing suites.

[Authentic_City]

^no window coverings?