The mixed-use LiveWorkPlay project could change Winnipeg’s skyline if developers have their way with a new tower slated for the corner of Graham Avenue and Garry Street. (HANDOUT)
Jawad Rathore, president and CEO of Fortress Real Developments, speaks during an unveiling of the LiveWorkPlay tower in downtown Winnipeg on Friday, September 6, 2013. (STAN MILOSEVIC / CHRISD.CA)
Winnipeg’s skyline will be drastically altered when a new skyscraper comes to fruition.
Developers officially unveiled their plans Friday for a mixed-use tower at the corner of Graham Avenue and Garry Street, dubbed the LiveWorkPlay project.
Toronto-based developers MADY Development Corp. and Fortress Real Developments say the tower will be the tallest between Calgary and Toronto — boasting 55 storeys.
The 730,000-square-foot, $200 million building will include 400 housing units and commercial space, with a grocery store on the main level.
Jawad Rathore, president and CEO of Fortress Real Developments, says a pre-sale on the units will begin next spring. Units will range in price from $200,000 to over $2 million.
The name of the building hasn’t been decided, but the public can submit their own ideas for the chance to win $3,000 at LiveWorkPlayWinnipeg.com.
Construction is expected to start in spring 2015, with a completion date of 2017.
The base of the future LiveWorkPlay tower planned for Winnipeg’s downtown. (HANDOUT)
Updated at 3:30 p.m.
