Winnipeg's Exchange District | East/West | Development - Page 195

buzzg · #**3881** Posted **May 20, 2019, 6:50 PM**

62M is still not finished, it's horrific over there. They've done none of the landscaping or tree planting as was planned, the centre and around the site are just gravel and mud pits, their dumpster is in the middle of the lane with garbage everywhere.

That development is a joke, and the city should be taking them to task to finish and clean up the site as planned. Can't imagine having to live there and see that every day.

Riverman · #**3882** Posted **May 21, 2019, 12:10 PM**

Does anyone live there? I heard it was all Air B&Bs.

oftheMoon · #**3883** Posted **May 21, 2019, 1:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riverman

Does anyone live there? I heard it was all Air B&Bs.

My daughter has a friend that's lived there likely around years now. I believe he rents.

buzzg · #**3884** Posted **May 21, 2019, 10:44 PM**

A friend that lived there for a bit said she figured it was about half Airbnb/short term rentals. The build quality is awful, especially noticeable in bathrooms and kitchens. Really poor design of the cupboards in kitchen, didn't put any thought into making the most of small spaces. It almost seems like they designed the building form first, and forgot about planning for all the HVAC and electrical, because they're in really bad spots.

wardlow · #**3885** Posted **May 22, 2019, 1:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

It almost seems like they designed the building form first, and forgot about planning for all the HVAC and electrical, because they're in really bad spots.

Now you're thinking like a *~*vIsIoNaRy*~*

Wpg_Guy · #**3886** Posted **May 23, 2019, 2:55 AM**

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WAREHOUSE 1885
Address:104/108 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB Winnipeg, MB
Location:https://www.google.com/maps/place/10...!4d-97.1421145
Developer: https://legatumdevelopment.co/
Architect: http://www.5468796.ca/

Redevelop two existing landmark properties on the corner of Princess/Bannatyne into 39 desirable residential rental units plus 5,500 sq/f of commercial space on the main floor.
The renovation will construct a 3 Storey addition on top of 108 Princess to accommodate more rental units plus access to rooftop patio on 104 Princess.

buzzg · #**3887** Posted **May 25, 2019, 3:39 PM**

Just noticed the renders don't show them replacing the moulding above the main floor windows.... I really hope they actually do it.

buzzg · #**3888** Posted **May 29, 2019, 4:17 AM**

There are some VERY extensive renovations going on in 55 Arthur right now.

The area to the left of the entrance to 55 Arthur, along the tunnel (has the old Whitla Lane sign) has had the entire floor dug out and foundation rebuilt from the inside. They're building a wheelchair ramp inside that space that appears like it's being built to service some new (maybe prospective) tenants for the main portion of the building. There are also a ton of permits and construction notices up in the widow of 55 Arthur proper, which appear to be separate from the foundation work – they're really high off the ground and hard to read.

Whatever is going on, it certainly appears like this extensive work is happening in prep of someone taking over the main floor.

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Side note it's incredible to me that they're already starting to plant flowers, yet there's full stand dunes on the sidewalks all over downtown and the Exchange still. Does the city not have proper equipment? It's like they only do the main path of the sidewalk with a machine and ignore everything else, it's disgusting around benches, trees, signs, bus stops. The beautiful new John Hirsch Place is like a full on desert.

Wpg_Guy · #**3889** Posted **May 29, 2019, 4:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

There are some VERY extensive renovations going on in 55 Arthur right now.

The area to the left of the entrance to 55 Arthur, along the tunnel (has the old Whitla Lane sign) has had the entire floor dug out and foundation rebuilt from the inside. They're building a wheelchair ramp inside that space that appears like it's being built to service some new (maybe prospective) tenants for the main portion of the building. There are also a ton of permits and construction notices up in the widow of 55 Arthur proper, which appear to be separate from the foundation work – they're really high off the ground and hard to read.

Whatever is going on, it certainly appears like this extensive work is happening in prep of someone taking over the main floor.

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Side note it's incredible to me that they're already starting to plant flowers, yet there's full stand dunes on the sidewalks all over downtown and the Exchange still. Does the city not have proper equipment? It's like they only do the main path of the sidewalk with a machine and ignore everything else, it's disgusting around benches, trees, signs, bus stops. The beautiful new John Hirsch Place is like a full on desert.

Launch Exchange - Coming Early 2019

55 Arthur Street

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...491777081.html

Wpg_Guy · #**3890** Posted **May 29, 2019, 7:29 AM**

alamasonryandcontractinginc
Here we go! Demolition of the Princess St facade has begun!
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByB6_25A1fu/

wags_in_the_peg · #**3891** Posted **May 29, 2019, 12:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Side note it's incredible to me that they're already starting to plant flowers, yet there's full stand dunes on the sidewalks all over downtown and the Exchange still. Does the city not have proper equipment? It's like they only do the main path of the sidewalk with a machine and ignore everything else, it's disgusting around benches, trees, signs, bus stops. The beautiful new John Hirsch Place is like a full on desert.

call / email 311, if enough people do, they will send out a cleaning crew

buzzg · #**3892** Posted **May 29, 2019, 3:16 PM**

It's insane that that's even needed in our city's signature district.

I really hope this review of construction that Allard is chairing includes "maintenance" and other work tendered to construction companies. I will be emailing and messaging him, I suggest others do the same.

It's nice that they have just about the only competent councillor on this task.

Jeff · #**3893** Posted **May 29, 2019, 3:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

alamasonryandcontractinginc
Here we go! Demolition of the Princess St facade has begun!
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByB6_25A1fu/

wow! they made short-order of that façade! project to watch for the summer for sure

oftheMoon · #**3894** Posted **May 29, 2019, 6:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

It's insane that that's even needed in our city's signature district.

I really hope this review of construction that Allard is chairing includes "maintenance" and other work tendered to construction companies. I will be emailing and messaging him, I suggest others do the same.

It's nice that they have just about the only competent councillor on this task.

I'm partial to the Exchange District, but as National Historic Site you'd think maintenance such as snow removal in winter, sidewalk cleaning in the spring and general overall maintenance would be a top priority.

I think of the tens of thousands of 'visitors' that come to the area for theatre and the summer festivals and they are met with subpar cleared sidewalks in the winter and leftover sand dune grit in the spring.

Annoys me...

bomberjet · #**3895** Posted **May 29, 2019, 7:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Side note it's incredible to me that they're already starting to plant flowers, yet there's full stand dunes on the sidewalks all over downtown and the Exchange still. Does the city not have proper equipment? It's like they only do the main path of the sidewalk with a machine and ignore everything else, it's disgusting around benches, trees, signs, bus stops. The beautiful new John Hirsch Place is like a full on desert.

And the City announced they've completed spring clean-up. So ya, those dunes aren't going anywhere unless someone complains.

esquire · #**3896** Posted **May 29, 2019, 7:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

And the City announced they've completed spring clean-up. So ya, those dunes aren't going anywhere unless someone complains.

Let's all call 311 with our suggestions and complaints... surely they will lead to action

drew · #**3897** Posted **May 29, 2019, 7:59 PM**

I realize that we all pay taxes towards this sort of work - but it would be nice if the respective business/building owners etc. took some effort to doing a bit of this work on their own accord.

Sweep up sand, pick up garbage, etc.

Like when I walk daily up Portage avenue, I am sure McDs, Tims, Harveys, etc. etc. could spare one employee about an hour or two a week to go around outside and pick up all the litter that their customers toss on the ground.

esquire · #**3898** Posted **May 29, 2019, 8:05 PM**

^ Very good point. You do tend to notice that in other places.... shopkeepers can be fastidious about sweeping the front of their shops.

cllew · #**3899** Posted **May 29, 2019, 8:23 PM**

At one time McDonalds use to have a store associate clean up around the store locations. I guess with cutting staff they can't spare anybody to do that now.

As for downtown and exchange, don't those biz groups have the responsibility to run the clean up now? I know I have seen the downtown biz running their sidewalk sweepers late at night when I get off work.

bomberjet · #**3900** Posted **May 29, 2019, 8:36 PM**

I've actually had decent experiences with 311 lately. They respond and request more info/contact info to pass on to engineering or public works or whomever.

Call the city councilor directly. Harass (figuratively not literally) them if it's an issue you are adamant about.