Construction of a new urban community is expected to begin next year as the University of Manitoba touts plans for what it says would be the city's largest neighbourhood.
A new development project could create what may turn out to become the largest urban community in Winnipeg., with plans to create residential complexes, retail spaces, and facilities that go in tandem with the University of Manitoba.GP Inc. — an entity owned by the university. The hope is to create a sustainable community south of the city.
Construction is expected to be completed across three phases, with the first phase beginning next summer. By the end of it, the goal is to build over 11,000 multi-family residential units, while working with 300,000 square feet of retail space, and establishing spaces for researchers and developers — such as the Living Lab Research Consortium.The planned community would house over 20,000 people while giving way to a future site for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
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