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About UWinnipeg
Campus Development
Current Improvements - updated November 2, 2011
Update on Significant Initiatives - updated June 2011
The University of Winnipeg is moving ahead with an ambitious campus and community redevelopment plan. The Campus Development Plan, released in September 2007, is the result of extensive campus and community consultations. It proposes a holistic approach to campus and community development that breaks down barriers between the university and the neighbourhood. Development of the plan was spearheaded by UWinnipeg's Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC).
UWCRC acts as the development arm of the university, and manages many of the development projects on its behalf. The Campus Development Plan will transform our campus in exciting ways for years to come.
Regular progress reports on this important work will appear on this page. Below is a description of the nature of the work taking place in each location and the expected impact on access:
Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex
The successful Grand Opening was held on June 27, 2011
Find out more here
The Richardson Green Corridor is now under construction
Find out more hereScience complex in the news
New Recreation and Wellness Complex for campus in the works
On June 30, 2011, The Province of Manitoba announced significant support for a proposed new mixed-use community and campus facility devoted to athletic and wellness.
Details here
BUHLER CENTRE at 460 Portage Avenue
Buhler Centre is born - September 2010/photo by Kelly Morton
The
University of Winnipeg Board of Regents approved redevelopment of 460 Portage Avenue and
491 Portage Avenue in the
2009-2010 Capital Budget at their June 23, 2009 meeting.
Buhler Centre - 460 Portage Avenue- background
• An historic $4 million dollar gift from Winnipeg business icons and philanthropists John and Bonnie Buhler to The University of Winnipeg announced Friday, January 22, 2010 supported construction of one of downtown's signature buildings at 460 Portage Avenue, the Buhler Centre, and provided financial support to business students with special scholarships.
• $3 million of the donation allows UWinnipeg to consolidate its entire Faculty of Business and Economics inside the Buhler Centre at the corner of Portage Avenue and Colony Street, and includes state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs and meeting spaces. The additional $1 million creates the Buhler Knowledge Access Fund to provide ongoing business scholarships within the Faculty of Business and Economics to outstanding students and those in need, including single parents and those with lower incomes.
• In addition to the Faculty of Business and Economics, the eco-friendly Silver LEED Buhler Centre is home to UWinnipeg's Division of Continuing Education and Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art.
•The Buhler Centre opened on time and on budget in September 2010.
Stella's Cafe and Bakery will open on at street-level for students and the general public in June 2011.
The University is now renovating 42,000 square feet on the main floor of the Greyhound Bus Depot. Renovation and operating costs for this additional space will be covered by rental revenues and savings from lease reductions.
The University is creating a new, modern 6,000-square foot bookstore inside the former bus depot, which will be the anchor tenant in a retail plaza. In partnership with a private firm, it will become one of downtown's largest bookstores. In addition to meeting the course requirements of UWinnipeg students, the bookstore will have expanded trade books, magazines and general merchandise for customers from the downtown and the surrounding neighbourhood. It is slated to open for business in November 2010. On-line service is available 24/7 at http://universityofwinnipeg.bkstr.com
New bookstore inside the AnX - March 21, 2011-
UWinnipeg is partnering with Winnipeg Transit to
redevelop the former Greyhound Bus depot into the new UWinnipeg Balmoral Transit Terminal, providing improved service to students
and thousands of downtown commuters.
Canad Inns will open a new pub style restaurant - Garbonzo's - inside the AnX by September 2011.
New classroom space - lower level
An additional 10 classrooms with smart technology, a computer lab, offices, student lounge and meeting rooms is complete for occupancy, as scheduled, in September 2009.
Adding new classrooms to the University's inventory has allowed students from the English Language Program to relocate from the Massey Building in the Exchange District to the main University campus. Approximately 500 students enroll in ELP annually.
McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life Student Residence
Official opening - September 12, 2009
UWSA President Jason Syvixay (left), Public Safety Minister Vic
Toews, UWinnipeg President & Vice-Chancellor Lloyd Axworthy,
Great-West Lifeco Inc. Chairman of the Board Ray McFeetors, Manitoba
Minister of Family Services & Housing Gord Mackintosh and
University of Winnipeg Foundation Capital Campaign Chairman Bob
Kosminski cut the ribbon that officially opened the McFeetors Hall:
Great-West Life Student Residence. Photo by Kelly Morton / uwinnipeg.ca.
Description of Project: Built on UWinnipeg's emerging western Furby-Langside Campus, McFeetors Hall provides a home for 176 students, and 25 student families. This SILVER LEED certified building includes leading edge environmental technologies such as geo-thermal heating to foster sustain ability and energy efficiency.
Update: Construction began in July, 2008 and was completed on schedule in September 2009.
McFeetors Student Lounge - November 2009/Kelly Morton
New UWSA Day Care Centre
Offical opening September 12, 2009
The new University of Winnipeg Students' Association Day Care is now
open. Taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony is UWSA President
Jason Syvixay (left), Day Care Director Diana Rozos, Manitoba Minister
of Family Services & Housing Gord Mackintosh, UWinnipeg President
& Vice-Chancellor Lloyd Axworthy and Wolseley MLA Rob Altemeyer.
Photo by Kelly Morton / uwinnipeg.ca
Description of Project: The new University of Winnipeg Students' Association managed day care centre is next to the McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life Student Residence on the Furby/Langside campus. It serves 116 preschool, toddler and infant from the university and surrounding neighbourhood. The facility is LEED certified. UWSA Day Care Quick Facts
Update: Construction began in March, 2009 and was completed, on schedule, in September 2009.
Daycare interior November 2009/Shawn Coates
Spence Street bus loop
Description of Project: The City of Winnipeg’s downtown development committee unanimously approved creation of a bus loop in 2008 between Spence and Young streets. This allows for:
- Reduced traffic congestion on Young Street as it becomes one-way northbound between Portage and Ellice
- Winnipeg Transit buses now loop behind the CBC Manitoba and a new heated bus shelter was constructed for easy student and resident access
Spence Street Promenade
Spence Street promenadeDescription of the Project: The Spence Street Promenade, constructed with pedestrian and cycling-friendly paving stones, features new shrubs and trees, a stage with sound capacity for outdoor performances, space for kiosks and room for recreational activities such as ball hockey or basketball as well as low seating walls. Located in the portion of Spence Street that is already closed to vehicular traffic, the Promenade can be used for community street festivals and university activities such as Homecoming and Convocation events. It will be a designated smoke-free area.
The Spence Street renewal project is made possible by a
$1,276,680 Provincial government grant to create a bus loop between
Young and Spence streets and improve transit access. Developed in
partnership with the local community, this is the second phase of the
Portage Commons initiative funded through the Winnipeg Partnership
Agreement - the first phase involved the redevelopment of the
University's front lawn into a public park in the summer of 2007.
Update: This project was completed in September 2009.
Duckworth Centre Expansion/Soma Café
Description of Project: The expansion of Duckworth Centre includes a new fitness centre and student cafe animating Spence Street, as well as an expanded athletic therapy clinic and new classroom. The fitness centre features new state-at-the-art cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights. The facility also features a new sound system and several mounted televisions for students, faculty, staff, alumni and local community members to enjoy during their workout.
The new, student-run SOMA Café at street level features fair trade coffee products, local baked goods, homemade soups and other light meals.
Work began in May 2007 and the expanded updated facility was officially opened on February 12, 2008. The new fitness facility is called The Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre, named in honour of retired Athletic Director Bill Wedlake for his 24 years of outstanding contributions to the University.
Accessibility: The main doors are now open and its business as usual.
Update: COMPLETED.
Asper Centre for Theatre and Film
New flexible theatre November 2009/Kelly Morton
Description of Project: Extensive renovations have been made to the concourse, main and second floors, including the addition of a two-storey annex on the south side of the building. New facilities include: two new acting studios, film studio, prop shop, six rehearsal rooms, office space, two film editing labs, film equipment check-out and storage, dimmer room, and a state-of-the-art flexible studio theatre (120-180 seats) with full green room facilities. Interior work began in May 2007.
Accessibility: Main entrance on the west ramp off Balmoral Street to the new foyer doors.
Update: Work was completed on schedule for academic year 2008-09.
Portage Commons - Front Lawn
Description of Project: Extensive redevelopment of front lawn is now completed with 40% more green space than before.
Accessibility: Portage Commons is now open with walkways, benches, basketball court and a rose garden.
Update: COMPLETED.
Wesley Hall - Restoration of Convocation Hall
Description of Project: Convocation Hall is now fully restored. Work began last Fall and work was completed in September 2007. Convocation Hall was offically re-opened and beautifully restored on September 14, during the 40th Anniversary Homecoming events. The fine restoration has earned The University of Winnipeg the Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award of Excellence for a sensitive, thorough and sympathetic interior restoration by Heritage Winnipeg on Feb. 18, 2008.
Accessibility: Open and booking this space is currently available.
Update: COMPLETED.
Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of exciting change at The University of Winnipeg.
