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bomberjet · #**2261** Posted **Jun 22, 2017, 4:54 PM**

^ Sorry, where'd the quote come from? The Lily Ave works page?

The City left James Ave as is, awaiting further developments on the Pumphouse and parkade things. Now that those are somewhat resolved, They're going ahead with the upgrades on James next year (potentially). Which include lighting.

Biff · #**2262** Posted **Jun 22, 2017, 5:40 PM**

^^^ Pumphouse - The East tower should start construction in Sep/Oct of this year.

oftheMoon · #**2263** Posted **Jun 22, 2017, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

^ Sorry, where'd the quote come from? The Lily Ave works page?

The City left James Ave as is, awaiting further developments on the Pumphouse and parkade things. Now that those are somewhat resolved, They're going ahead with the upgrades on James next year (potentially). Which include lighting.

Sorry, that's from D5.14 (b) of the RFP link.

http://www.winnipeg.ca/finance/finda...r_Proposal.pdf

jmt18325 · #**2264** Posted **Jun 22, 2017, 5:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

^^^ Pumphouse - The East tower should start construction in Sep/Oct of this year.

Seriously, you're on a roll lately.

bomberjet · #**2265** Posted **Jun 22, 2017, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by oftheMoon

Sorry, that's from D5.14 (b) of the RFP link.

http://www.winnipeg.ca/finance/finda...r_Proposal.pdf

Ya that's weird. I will assume its an error in the documents as it makes zero sense. Didn't really read through all that. Then it says pedestrian lighting on James will be Washington Kline style. So who knows.

oftheMoon · #**2266** Posted **Jun 23, 2017, 2:08 AM**

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Ya that's weird. I will assume its an error in the documents as it makes zero sense. Didn't really read through all that. Then it says pedestrian lighting on James will be Washington Kline style. So who knows.

I'm sure whatever is done will be in line with all the other recent streetscaping in the area which is looking really sharp being about 95% done now!

Labroco · #**2267** Posted **Jun 23, 2017, 6:26 AM**

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I'm sure whatever is done will be in line with all the other recent streetscaping in the area which is looking really sharp being about 95% done now!

Would be nice if they fenced the parking area at Peg Brewery on Lily...
All other spots in the area were fenced as part of this landscaping plan including the alleys. The City / CV still have a little time before the games to get this done and fix this overlooked fencing deficiency.

I hope so...

oftheMoon · #**2268** Posted **Jun 23, 2017, 2:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Labroco

Would be nice if they fenced the parking area at Peg Brewery on Lily...
All other spots in the area were fenced as part of this landscaping plan including the alleys. The City / CV still have a little time before the games to get this done and fix this overlooked fencing deficiency.

I hope so...

Good point. The fences like the lot at Lily and James have helped the surface lots blend in as much as possible.

Urban recluse · #**2269** Posted **Jun 23, 2017, 2:54 PM**

Fresh surfacing, landscaping, and decorative fencing can make a huge difference.

buzzg · #**2270** Posted **Jun 26, 2017, 4:00 AM**

Does anyone know if/when the city is going ahead with the wayfinding/info/historical signage that was supposed to be rolled out throughout the entire Exchange? It was in a planning doc from a couple years back, and I believe the art installation going up at Lily and Market was one piece of it.

jmt18325 · #**2271** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 12:02 AM**

Beautiful photo:

https://twitter.com/carlamdyck/statu...40223922098176

buzzg · #**2272** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 5:39 AM**

I kinda wish they'd find another place for that playground and put another building there. It always gives off sketchy parking lot vibes when you walk by.

1ajs · #**2273** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 6:15 AM**

was 2 buildings there actualy were demolished in 54 were abandoned for 25 yrs at that point. took some digging to find info on them

Urban recluse · #**2274** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 12:35 PM**

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I kinda wish they'd find another place for that playground and put another building there. It always gives off sketchy parking lot vibes when you walk by.

So true. That streetscape would look so much better with a building there. Of course, it is nice if you live in the area and have children.

esquire · #**2275** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 1:53 PM**

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So true. That streetscape would look so much better with a building there. Of course, it is nice if you live in the area and have children.

That playground is actually fenced off and is for the exclusive use of a daycare located in 423 Main Street. I agree though, it would be nice for there to be a building on that site but as long as the daycare remains I just don't see that happening.

TimeFadesAway · #**2276** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 2:30 PM**

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was 2 buildings there actualy were demolished in 54 were abandoned for 25 yrs at that point. took some digging to find info on them

Here's a shot of the space in 1969 from the Warkentin fonds. Nice looking building, but mighty abandoned looking as well.

https://digital.library.yorku.ca/yul-275990/winnipeg

1ajs · #**2277** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 2:39 PM**

weird thought i read it came down in the 50's doh

Urban recluse · #**2278** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 2:41 PM**

Such a lovely building.

Urban recluse · #**2279** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 2:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

That playground is actually fenced off and is for the exclusive use of a daycare located in 423 Main Street. I agree though, it would be nice for there to be a building on that site but as long as the daycare remains I just don't see that happening.

I did not know that. How unfortunate.

esquire · #**2280** Posted **Jun 28, 2017, 2:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by TimeFadesAway

Here's a shot of the space in 1969 from the Warkentin fonds. Nice looking building, but mighty abandoned looking as well.

https://digital.library.yorku.ca/yul-275990/winnipeg

Good find! What an unfortunate loss, though. A somewhat modest building, but it really made the streetscape.