Winnipeg | Forks Redevelopment | Parcel 4 - Rail Side Initiative | Proposals

[Wpg_Guy]

Curiously awaiting which of the proposals seen so far actually come to fruition along with the actual layout of the site.

[borkborkbork]

Originally Posted by headhorse

from atlrg.ca

6 storey/2 CRU/14 Residential

Who is "Green Seed Development Corporation"? Their list of projects seems to overlap 90% with 546 architecture's portfolio.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by borkborkbork

Who is "Green Seed Development Corporation"? Their list of projects seems to overlap 90% with 546 architecture's portfolio.

Mark Penner, YouCUBE, 62 M, Bloc_10 are theirs, they do alot of work with 546, id be sceptical of their developments at a prominent location like The Forks.

I hope this development will attract new reputable national/international developers to the Winnipeg market.

[wardlow]

546 is (or was) very much the folks behind the Railside plan, so I'm sure we'll be seeing at least a couple of their buildings.

[Wolf13]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Mark Penner, YouCUBE, 62 M, Bloc_10 are theirs, they do alot of work with 546, id be sceptical of their developments at a prominent location like The Forks.

I hope this development will attract new reputable national/international developers to the Winnipeg market.

Why?

I mean, I have my own ideas... I think those project designs are too clever by half sometimes, often in less desirable locations (not bloc 10... that one is more tolerable but I'm not sure it will age well).

My doubts stem from their validity in the marketplace, or potentially lack thereof. While overdesigned, I think these projects might suffer a bit because of their odd locations.

That said, the forks is a good location, and probably where creativity wouldn't be as out of place. But they probably know that and would overdesign further with that in mind...

But what's your reasoning?

[rkspec]

From the forks IG page, anyone know any more info on the canals they are digging out?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvt9j7kj..._web_copy_link
theforkswinnipeg
It’s gondola be smooth sailing into summer ☀️ at The Forks!🚣🏼♀️ Soon you’ll be able to take a fun + entertaining lift in a gondola 🌊 to and from your parking spot 🚘 while newly-constructed canals work to reduce the inevitable annual flooding of one of our best features - the Riverwalk.
Like our existing pedi-cab program, gondola rides will be free - one of many services we’re able to offer using parking revenues. 💦 Embrace spring flood season + #MeetMeAtTheForks 💦 😉

[dmacc]

April fools

[esquire]

haha

[rkspec]

ACK i'm so gullible

[Biff]

Great idea, I love it.

[headhorse]

^ canals/swimming areas would actually be great

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by wardlow

546 is (or was) very much the folks behind the Railside plan, so I'm sure we'll be seeing at least a couple of their buildings.

They are contractually not allowed to be the architects for any of the buildings at Railside.

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Mark Penner, YouCUBE, 62 M, Bloc_10 are theirs, they do alot of work with 546, id be sceptical of their developments at a prominent location like The Forks.

I hope this development will attract new reputable national/international developers to the Winnipeg market.

All the developers are local. Mix of big and small.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by Wolf13

Why?

I mean, I have my own ideas... I think those project designs are too clever by half sometimes, often in less desirable locations (not bloc 10... that one is more tolerable but I'm not sure it will age well).

My doubts stem from their validity in the marketplace, or potentially lack thereof. While overdesigned, I think these projects might suffer a bit because of their odd locations.

That said, the forks is a good location, and probably where creativity wouldn't be as out of place. But they probably know that and would overdesign further with that in mind...

But what's your reasoning?

I meant Greenseed, not 546 I rather like a lot of 546’s work, Greenseed seems to cheapen all the designs though obviously due to budget restrictions.

[wags_in_the_peg]

Originally Posted by trueviking

All the developers are local. Mix of big and small.

any chance there will be 3 bed units for less than $500k? or they all going to be catering to the young adult & senior 1 & 2 bed crowd?

[esquire]

Originally Posted by wags_in_the_peg

any chance there will be 3 bed units for less than $500k? or they all going to be catering to the young adult & senior 1 & 2 bed crowd?

Good point. To have complete communities you need more than just young graduates and old retirees, families have to fit in there somewhere. And while I'm not naïve enough to think you're going to get hundreds or even dozens of families with kids downtown right away, there might just be a few wild and crazy families willing to give it a shot.

[Wpg_Guy]

I think the plan is for most of them to be rentals.

[Wolf13]

Rentals is the right move for now... condos still overbuilt and while promising and ambitious, living at the forks might still feel like a phase or experiment for many people. Let them wet their beak.

This is also a good neighbourhood to nurture turnover as more younger people turn to the forks.

[trueviking]

they are trying to maintain an appropriate mixture of condo and rental.


Not sure if any are planning three bedroom units.

[bomberjet]

When will more solid information be released about the plan TV? Is construction starting this year on anything?