Built Form

Academy Road Reuben Koole

400 m Academy Rd.

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TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Most buildings along Academy Road are single story ACADEMY ROAD AREA with a few two story. There are also a number of old houses that have been converted into business on the The commercial area of Academy Road is centrally moderate size in the south up to mansions along the Red side that faces Academy Road (whether they are still located in about 4-5km west of downtown (see River to the north. In the aerial view (seen above) these lived in or just contain the business is unknown). 0 5 10 20m map above left). The neighbourhoods surrounding it are physical characteristics are evident. The 400m oval shown Wellington Crescent to the north and North River Heights surrounding the Academy Road study area shows the area to the south, two of the most affluent neighbourhoods in of the neighbourhood that lies within a comfortable walking The figure ground and section sketches (above left) show the city. The area is characterized by very long north- distance of the street. the density and structure of the street environment. The south blocks, streets lined with large trees and houses of a area does not contain very dense commercial which makes it feel like a neighbourhood street, especially since many of the buildings used to be houses that have now been converted to businesses. The residential streets that branch History off of Academy Road have large trees that contribute to Academy Road and the River Heights neighbourhood started as a treeless the neighbourhood feel as well. The street has one lane of suburb of Winnipeg in the early 1940’s - a great deal has changed since then, traffic each way and curb side parking on each side. The not the least of which is the large trees that now line the neighbourhood streets! sidewalks are wide enough for comfortable walking although The landmark of Academy Road is Academy Uptown Lanes that was originally they are lacking any significant street furniture. the Uptown Theatre built in 1931. It was designed by Max Blankstein as an atmospheric theatre based on two atmospheric theatres in Chicago. In 1960 it above: STREET FURNITURE was gutted and turned into a bowling alley that still functions today. below: LANDMARKS Tony’s Academy Auto Service, Academy Uptown Lanes OLD UPTOWN THEATRE, now ACADEMY UPTOWN LANES Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

Academy Road has a wide variety of different types of AVERAGE INCOME Single Response businesses along the 5 blocks studied. From trendy, Average Income upscale clothing shops to an automobile repair shop and $ Amount everything in between, it is comprised of mostly small, independent businesses. There are also a few restaurants

80,000 and bars providing people with a place to relax and socialize. Several service oriented business are also 70,000 Canadian 60,000 English present, including a dental office and insurance brokers. German Two of the landmarks of the commercial services are the 50,000 Jewish River Heights Academy Bar and Eatery and Academy Uptown Lanes. 40,000 Scottish Winnipeg Aboriginal 30,000 $ amount Other 20,000 10,000 0 Male Female

AGE OF POPULATION The neighbourhood of River Heights surrounds Academy Road and it is one 20 of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Winnipeg (see graph above left). It is characterized by a predominately 16 Canadian, Caucasian population with few visible minorities (see pie chart

12 above). While the population generally Winnipeg exhibits the same age characteristics as River Heights Winnipeg, there are significantly more TYPICAL COMMERCIAL 8 top: Academy Road looking west | bottom left: Academy Road between Brock and Queenston | bottom right: Academy Road between Niagara people aged 40-59 and significantly less and Waterloo % of population people aged 20-29. This is an indication that many established families live in 4 the area with middle-aged parents and Academy Road Biz teenage children and that there are less The Academy Road Business 0 singles and young couples. Streets in 0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ the neighbourhood have large trees with Improvement Zone is one of the 19 29 39 49 59 74 broad canopies stretching over them, smallest in Winnipeg, comparable age creating a very desirable atmosphere. to the French Quarter and Osborne South, with an annual operating Ash Street Waterloo Street Niagara Street Queenston Street Academy Road budget of $27,760 in 2006. It is difficult to tell what the local BIZ has Density done in the area to enhance the built environment because there is not much street furniture besides 2,675.9 banners. per km2

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods left: North of Academy Road on Ash Street | right: North of Academy Road on Brock Street MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING Built Form

Corydon Avenue Bwale Bwalya

TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Corydon Avenue’s commercial buildings add on a CORYDON AVENUE AREA touch of modern European style, it is expressed commonly by the use of patios and canopies on the Looking for a good place to take a stroll and shop from the commonly caters for trendy people. This arrangement frontages of the restaurants and other buildings. In the finest boutiques? Corydon Village would be an ideal place allows one to enjoy life but simultaneously be able to run buildings above the use of brick and glass is also a to start from. Well known to others as “Little Italy”, Corydon their business. common pattern for office blocks. Village is located south west of Winnipeg and is also home to some of Winnipeg’s finest restaurants. Corydon Village This is a brief analysis report on the history, community Corydon Village has lured people into its pedestrian friendly is considered to be ’s largest outdoor shopping structure, built environment and commercial aspect of the environment by creating wide sidewalks that are shadowed center with a mixture of various commercial activities that neighbourhood. by the mature Elm trees and constitute concrete benches that are situated at various intervals along Corydon. The Village also takes on a form that is closely-knit, which then allows it to be of a favorable human scale and in return adds History onto the characteristics of a pedestrian friendly environment. Corydon Village was originally given the name “Little Italy” because of the The converting of buildings overtime can evidently be seen, pizzerias and the espersso bars that were in exsitence due to the large for example in some restaurants the setback was originally population of Italians in the area. In time various buildings have been converted large and is now being used as a patio instead of a front into buildings for differnet use, such as apartments becoming funky boutiques yard lawn to an old apartment block or house . and cafes, and as seen on the left, the former Union Bank of Canda building is now used as a Deli. top left: Street side bench, top right: a regular street post. bottom left: Bar Italia a landmark on Corydon Avenue Street, bottom right: A menu posted on an outside wall of Monviso Gluttons Deli (Former Union Bank of Canda), built in 1919. restaurant. Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

On a walk along Corydon, you will find an eclectic mix of AVERAGE INCOME trendy boutiques, cafes, family restaurants, dessert shops, bars and travel agencies, all blending in well together $ Amount creating a commercial layout that could be considered desirable for a given neighbourhood.

It’s not only food and fashion that lives on Corydon, Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) offices are also located on Corydon alongside other professional businesses, such as Lawyers, Dentists and Chiropractors.

AGE OF POPULATION According to the 2001 Census, Corydon Village is diverse in culture and ethnicity, with the largest population being represented by the Canadians fol- lowed by the next set of large numbers represented by ethnicities that are of European origin. Majority of the popu- lation is between the ages of 20 to 29 years old, which is quite a large number TYPICAL COMMERCIAL in comparison to the City of Winnipeg. It top: Corydon Avenue looking east | bottom left: Entrances to some restaurants on Corydon | bottom right:A modern looking office Block on also has a high population density with Corydon. a community averaging their income just over 20,000 Canadian dollars per year.

Density Applying the method of conversion provides the opportunity for the old architectural style to still be expressed 6,221.4 within the neighbourhood, therefore per km2 representing cultures that have lived their overtime and preserving the culture RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS GREEN SPACE that is still there. TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods left and right:Apartment Blocks located South on Corydon Avenue. MULTI-UNIT PARKING Built Form

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Ellice Avenue Shelagh Graham

SHERBROOK STREET N

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TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The area has a unique mix of building heights and ELLICE AVENUE AREA styles. 3-storey brick buildings, with commercial uses on the ground floor and residential units above, “We are the World” is the slogan of the West End stretch from Young Street to Beverley Street is home to a are found on many corners. Another typical form for Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) and the world is truly diverse community, representing the city neighbourhoods commercial buildings in the area is the 1-storey stucco represented in the Ellice Avenue neighbourhood residents of Spence, St. Matthews, and Daniel McIntyre. Over the 05 10 20m box with a recessed entrance and large windows. and businesses. Ellice Avenue is a high-traffic route last 120 years Ellice Avenue has welcomed generations running west from the core of downtown to the Winnipeg of immigrants. The street is now home to a wide range Striking features on Ellice Avenue include the strong Airport. One of the most culturally vibrant portions of the of shops, restaurants, and places of worship, providing definition of the street wall and urban corners as well as the avenue lies just west of downtown in the West End. The numerous striking and memorable landmarks. mix of private and semi-public uses. Planters and street lamps enhance the pedestrian experience. Colourful murals and brightly painted telephone posts are common along Ellice Avenue. History The two landmarks pictured here draw clientele from the A first wave of West End settlement came from 1890-1895 as the mainly British surrounding neighbourhoods and across the city. The West middle class began to move out of Winnipeg’s central core (Artibise, 68). The End Cultural Centre is a popular concert venue, while second influx came between 1900 and 1912. These were mainly Germans and the Ellice Café & Theatre provides affordable food and Scandinavians who, having found financial success, relocated from the Point entertainment as well as jobs and training for the community. Douglas area. Despite the wealth further west in the West End, development along Ellice Avenue was not unlike that in the North End (Artibise, 74). The mix of above: STREET FURNITURE commercial and residential uses along the street can be seen in this early photo. below: LANDMARKS Ellice Avenue & Sherbrooke Street. West End Cultural Centre on southwest corner | Ellice Café & Theatre on northwest corner ELLICE AVENUE IN 1915 Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition Average Income Average Income The cultural diversity of the community is reflected in the AVERAGE INCOME Single Response area businesses. While there are a handful of large multi-national chain outlets like 7-Eleven and Budget $ Amount Filipino car rental, the majority of the businesses along Ellice Avenue appear to be independent and locally owned. Most 35,000 35,000 Canadian storefronts along the street appear to be in use and long- 30,000 established businesses seem common. The image below 30,000 Portuguese shows the “old” Ellice Avenue businesses in harmony with 25,000 25,000 the “new”; a European bakery and deli located next to a 20,000 Chinese 20,000 Ellice Ethiopian corner store. Restaurants featuring a range of $$ amount amount Ellice ethnic foods draw diners from across the city. 15,000 WinnipegWinnipeg Vietnamese 10,000 Aboriginal 5,000 00 Other/multiple MaleMale Female Female response

18 AGE OF POPULATION 16 Currently, the average income of 18 workers in the area is roughly half that of the city as a whole. 14 16 The makeup of the neighbourhood has 14 shifted from mainly British and northern 12 European residents (Artibise, 74) to a 12 more diverse mix of ethnic backgrounds. 10 10 The high population density surrounding Winnipeg Winnipeg Ellice Ellice Ellice Avenue is due to the apartment 8 8 TYPICAL COMMERCIAL blocks, mixed-use buildings, and the top: Ellice Avenue between Victor & Agnes Streets | bottom left: Ellice Avenue between Toronto & Victor Streets | bottom right: Southeast % of population % of smaller lot sizes in the neighbourhood. corner of Ellice Avenue & Maryland Street % of population % of 6 6 It is also likely that many former single- 4 family residences have been converted N With an annual budget of 4 to multi-family dwellings and rooming 2 $295,950 (City of Winnipeg by-law houses. Another factor may be the no.112/2006), the West End BIZ is 2 0 young population, suggesting that 0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ the second highest funded BIZ in the household sizes may be larger than 19 29 39 49 59 74 city. BIZ activities in 2006, included age average for the city. MCMICKEN STREET 0 the organization of a summer street

0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ MCGEE STREET STREET MARYLAND SHERBROOK STREET STREET FURBY festival on Ellice Avenue and the 19 29 39 49 59 74 ELLICE AVENUE coordination of a foot patrol with a age presence on Ellice. Density 7,427.6 2 per km 0 50 100m

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods left: South of Ellice Avenue on Victor Street | right: Southwest corner of Ellice Avenue & MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING Agnes Street Built Form

Henderson Highway David J. Danyluk

TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Henderson Highway has many one or two story commercial buildings. Older buildings have little or no Elmwood Area setback from the sidewalk (above). Newer buildings Hendserson Highway is a neighbourhood main street for the by 1908). Despite the river the community of Elmwood had have front parking lots (top). Despite the low, average area commonly referred to as Elmwood. Elmwood is defined been considered part of the City of Winnipeg prior to the elevation the scale is comfortable for pedestrians by the City of Winnipeg as comprising the neighbourhoods of amalgamation of municipalities (Unicity) in 1972. when buildings are near the sidewalk and curb. Chalmers and Glenelm. Although Henderson Hwy. is six lanes wide and continues Unlike many six-lane major arteries in Winnipeg (Pembina The Elmwood community is located on the east side of the north beyond the city’s perimeter, the southern two Hwy., Nairn Ave. etc.), Henderson Highway’s scale is more Red River opposite the city downtown yet both are directly kilometers continue to provide amenities and characteristics suited to people. The buildings have tighter setbacks from connected via the Disraeli overpass and bridge (and streetcar of a neighbourhood main street to adjacent neighbourhoods. the road with narrower average frontages, yet keep ample sidewalk widths. The meander of the road and treed center 1:500 boulevard make the sight-lines shorter which create a sense History of a smaller space. The two major intersections in the study area are Johnston One landmark in the Elmwood community is definitely its classic brick, Post Ave. and Hespeler Ave, both of which are ‘T’-junctions, that Office (187 Henderson) which was built in 1935. It is listed as a historic building force traffic to turn left or right onto Henderson Hwy., rather by the City of Winnipeg. It is currently used as an art gallery. than crossing it. By Henderson fully absorbing major traffic Henderson Highway was named in 1911 after Samuel R. Henderson who was volumes, the residential side streets enjoy minimal traffic. an advocate for safer roads and was also the president of the Good Roads Association. The highway was eventually paved in 1931. The Elmwood Cemetery is one of Winnipeg’s oldest and is situated on the west Left: Typical streetscape featuring the prominent boulevard (fac- ing Johnston Ave. intersection) side of Henderson north of the Disraeli Bridge and south of Hespler Avenue. Elmwood Post Office (left) 187 Henderson Highway Community Structure (2001) ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

Due to Henderson Highway’s heavy traffic volumes, the six AVERAGE INCOME lanes become congested during rush hour with commuters coming to and from the downtown area. The Disreali $ Amount Overpass and bridge funnels motorists from East Kildonan and the rural areas beyond the city toward the city center. It appears the road has been widened to accommodate six lanes while maintaining the maximum sidewalk width possible. This may be why the setback from the road for older buildings seems tight. Henderson is an interesting mix of recreational, institutional and residential land uses, as well as commercial.

AGE OF POPULATION The neighbourhoods of Chalmers (pop. 9,520) and Glenelm (pop. 2,255) comprise the area called Elmwood. Glenelm is between Henderson and the river. Chalmers is along the west side of Henderson to Gateway Road, north of the Red River and south of Munroe Avenue. Henderson Highway acts as a

neighbourhood main street for both. TYPICAL COMMERCIAL Both neighbourhoods have experienced top: Henderson Hwy. facing south towards the intersection with Johnston Ave. | bottom left: Roxy Lanes is an Elmood landmark | bottom right: south east corner of Henderson Highway at Johnston Ave. ----- Henderson Hwy is extremely well served by transit and is linked to a slow decline in their populations over the downtown by several routes. In addition to vehicular traffice transit users contribute to the commercial vibrance and viability. the past 3 decades. In Chalmers 50% of the population rent The commercial zone of Henderson their home whereas 17% do in Glenelm. Hwy. is approximately 2.5 - 3 kms. In Glenelm 83% of the housing stock The diagram to the left shows the was built proir to 1946 and in Chalmers 600 meters from Hespler Avenue only half, or 42% was built before 1946. (which connects to the Redwood Bridge) at the far left, and Larsen Avenue to the far right. The large greenspace in the middle of the diagram is the Kelvin Density Community Centre, its closure was announced in October 2006. This deep parcel of land with its wide frontage may provide a unique 3,504.5 opportunity for redevelopment. per km2 The Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute and the Elmwood Cemetery RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE are not shown but are located to the TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods immediate left of the diagram. left: Side street running east off of Henderson | right: Apartments on west side of Henderson MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS PARKING Hwy. are convenient, add to the area’s character and contribute to higher residential density. Built Form

Marion Street/Rue Marion Cara Burbridge

MARION STREET AREA

delete imagew within box, but don’t delete box replace with your image TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS MARION STREET AREA IN RELATION TO WINNIPEG MARION STREET AREA AND 400 METRE RADIUS N The word typical does not apply to Marion Street in regards to commercial buildings makeup. Each establishment is unique in its service offered, style and signage. The street Marion Street connects the west to the east, and also Inhabitants, and reflective of the early years of exploration makeup contains a mixture of family owned businesses operates as the Main Street for the Norwood Grove area. and the spirit of the city’s first pioneers (Stogdale, 4). such as Pasquale’s, to large company owned and operated An area which falls within Winnipeg’s the larger district The neighbourhood is also home an international celebrity, institutions like Pharma Plus Drugmart. N called St. Boniface. St. Boniface is the focal point of sculptor Leo Mol. A man who has carried out commissions Franco-Manitoban life in the province. A neighbourhood of world figures such as Pope John Paul II and Dwight D. Marion Street exhibits a variety of street art and furniture. with it’s own distinct heritage & culture. It is rich in history Eisenhower. Winnipeg is known for it’s murals & the three blocks of and charm, a testament to the original French & Metis Marion between St.Mary’s Road & Traverse Avenue display six of them. Businesses exhibit unique and individual forms History of signage, some extending out into the sidewalk to engage the pedestrian. Interesting street furniture such as hand The first European to arrive at The Forks, the junction of the carved steel trellises and distinctive lighting fixtures give the Assiniboine and Red Rivers, was the explorer Pierre Gaultier street a distinct character. A landmark in the area is the Varennes et de la Verendrye, in 1783. He established the one hundred and eleven year old Norwood Hotel. It hosts a fur trading settlement and built Fort Rouge. Thereafter, the variety of social activity for local residents and visitors to the area was largely explored by French speaking voyageurs city. (canoe men) from Quebec searching for fur pelts on behalf of Hudson’s Bay Company. These canoe men settled

above: STREET FURNITURE on the east bank of the Red River in what is now known below: LANDMARKS as St.Boniface with their Indian wives and Metis children Left: Norwood Legion located at 134 Marion Street. Right: Norwood Hotel located at 112 Marion Street (Stogdale, 4). All have since passed on, but their French

Corner of Maion Street & Tache Avenue in 1916 heritage is still prominent in the area today. Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

AVERAGEAverage INCOME Income The vast majority of commercial activity on Marion Street happens between the three block from St. Mary’s road to Traverse Avenue. Most businesses have utilized existing $ 25,344 infrastructure, with minor modifications such as paint and updated signage, preserving what once existed. Buildings 35,000 are close to the street, creating a sense of safety and an engagement with the pedestrian. Entrances to buildings 30,000 are generally set back, offering a threshold, and shelter 25,000 from the elements while waiting for a bus. Another promi- 20,000 nent feature is the use of overhangs. This feature, creates $ amount Sargent 15,000 Winnipeg a more intimate, and humanized scale for the pedestrian. 10,000 5,000 0 Male Female

AGE OF POPULATION The top left displays that the average income on Marion Street and it’s sur- rounding areas: Central St.Boniface and Norwood East is only 12% under the city as a whole.

As observed above, the ethnice makeup of the area is mainly comprised of French people, followed closely by peo- ple who identify themselves as Cana- TYPICAL COMMERCIAL top: Marion Street between Tache Avenue & St.Mary’s Road looking east| bottom left: Marion Street between Tache Avenue & St. Mary’s Road dian. Another significant cultural group looking west | bottom right: Tache Avenue looking south in the area is the Aboriginal population. Norwood Grove Biz As seen in the chart to the left, a third of the population in the area is over The Norwood Grove Business 50. The age of the people in the area Improvement Zone is a merchants’ is reflective in the amount of large scale organization whose mandate is to senior complexes it contains. create an environment in which their members can prosper. Every year

Tache the BIZ prepares a budget for the Rue Marion/Marion Street City in order to received money. The money is raised by implementing Density Traverse a business improvement zone tax

Kenny within the BIZ zone. The current rate in the area is: 1.253%. This years 3106.7 budget’s breakdown of spending is per km2 as follows: N Revenues = $100,371, Administration & Marketing = $75, 308, RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods Physical Enhancement = $29,950, left: South of Marion Street on Horace Street | right: North of Marion Street on Goulet Street MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING Internal Development = $2000, Crime & Safety = $1100 (City of Winnipeg, 11). Built Form

Osborne Village Prepared by: Quincy Brown

400 m distance

Osborne Street

TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Osborne Village consists of a broad mix of new Osborne Village commercial development and historic buildings, as illustrated above. Although much of the historic Osborne Street North, more commonly known as Osborne popular amongst students and professionals. The vitality built form remains, the activities offered within these Village is one of the most complex and popular pedestrian of the neighbourhood is highlighted by the unique mix of structures reflect the changing economic and social main streets within the City of Winnipeg, while remaining a eclectic shops and restaurants prevalent within the area. demands of present time. major traffic thoroughfare connecting the north and south Osborne Village falls within the Fort Rouge district of which segments of the city. Osborne Village is located in close three neighbourhoods contribute to its composition; River- The built form within Osborne Village facilitates a pedestrian proximity to the downtown and is well linked to the two Osborne, McMillan, and Rosyln. The area further falls within friendly environment. Buildings exist in a uniform un-broken universities in the city (illustrated above), making the area census tracts 11 and 12 as defined by Census . pattern with development having occurred in close proximity to pedestrian paths, as illustrated above left. Parking in Osborne Village is only permitted during the evening hours with daytime parking limited to side streets and parking History facilities that exist behind much of the built infrastructure. The Fort Rouge neighbourhood cluster was historically known as the perish of St. The City of Winnipeg recognizes the unique urban fabric Boniface. In 1882 the area was amalgamated with the City of Winnipeg as Ward of Osborne Village and has developed a “secondary” 1 (Solonecki, 1974). The area was considered to be the cities first suburban development plan limiting new and re-development of development, composed primarily of individuals of English Protestant decent infrastructure which does not coincide with the existing form. (Finigan, 2001). Strong transportation ties with the rest of the city ensured the Wards continued growth. These ties included the development of the Osborne above left: standard lighting occuring through Osborne Village. Street Bridge in 1882 and the cities first trolley car line which ran along River below left: bike racks in Osborne Village. right: “Stradbrook Square and Bell Tower”, Stradbrook Avenue Avenue from 1891, later being developed to provide service down the remaining and Osborne Street. section of Osborne Street (illustrated left) (Solonecki, 1974). Photo Credit: Virtual Winnipeg Heritage Osborne Street at River Avenue looking south, 1911. Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

Average Income Osborne Village has a diverse mix of economic activity AVERAGE INCOME Single Response as indicated by the substantial differentiation of business ventures within the neighbourhood. It is this diversity $ Amount which makes the neighbourhood such a successful hub of activity amongst residents as well as visitors. Economic

35,000 Jewish activity within the neighbourhood has successful sustained a combination of upscale shops and restaurants while 30,000 Ukranian providing residents with neighbourhood necessities 25,000 German including; a easily accessible grocery store, coffee shops 20,000 English and social services providing residents with suitable options $ amount Osborne 15,000 Winnipeg Canadian for obtaining living essentials.

10,000 Aboriginal

5,000 Other/multiple response 0 Male Female

35 AGE OF POPULATION Demographics are an important tool in 30 gaining an understanding of the his- tory as well as modern characteristics

25 which make a neighbourhood unique. The Average Income chart indicates that employment income for Osborne Village 20 Winnipeg ($29,499) is slightly higher then that of Osborne the City of Winnipeg ($28,970). The pre- 15 dominant age demographic, illustrated TYPICAL COMMERCIAL % of population % of through the Age of Population chart, is top: New commercial infrastructure, River Avenue and Osborne Street, looking north | bottom left: Osborne Street shops between River Avenue and Stradbrook Avenue, looking north | bottom right: Osborne Street shops between River Avenue and Stradbrook Avenue looking south. 10 individuals between 20 and 29 (29%), with a less then average population of youth. Finally, the Ethnicity chart indi- 5 Osborne Village BIZ cates a wide array of individuals from The Osborne Village BIZ currently different ethnic descents in the neigh- operates with a budget of $103, 788 0 bourhood with individuals of Aboriginal annually. The BIZ works to promote 0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ 19 29 39 49 59 74 (14%) and Canadian (14%) descent economic development in Osborne age being the two most predominant groups. Village while providing services to the neighbourhood, which include; graffiti removal, snow removal, as well as beatification initiatives (The Density City of Winnipeg, 2006). Currently within Osborne Village only two commercial building vacancies exist, a substantial improvement 8341.6 from 10 years ago when there was per km2 24 commercial vacancies. This is an improvement which can at

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE least partially be attributed to BIZ TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods activity. (Asher Webb, personal left: Multi, and single family dwellings, Wardlaw Avenue, looking west | right: Multi-family MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING dwellings, Stradbrook Avenue, looking east. communication, 10/29/06) Built Form

Provencher Boulevard by Erin Ferguson

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TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Provencher Blvd has a mix of commercial buildings. PROVENCHER BOULEVARD AREA Many of these have residential units above or behind the shops. The buildings vary in terms of materials, 9m 10m 9m 10m 9m Provencher Boulevard is located in Northeast Winnipeg. It It is a vibrant neighbourhood mainstreet with a variety age, and height. is across the Red River from the Forks over the Provencher of services and ammenities to serve the diverse local Bridge. It is located in Winnipeg’s French Quarter and community. The rich history of the area is evident in the was part of the town of St. Boniface until 1972 (Archiseek, built form and french flair and is celebrated with the Festival 2006). The area shown as a red polygon on the top right du Voyageur. The future of Provecher is both exciting and As you can see in the plan view and section in the upper left image represents 400m or a 5 minute walk from Provencher promising with the contruction of Place Joseph Royal and figure, Provencher has a wide tree lined boulevard in the Boulevard between Avenue Tache and Rue Langevin. Ediface Fontaine, offering a mix of retail, office space and centre separating 4 lanes of traffic and the building fronts condomuniums (Dasgupta, 2005). are set right to the sidewalk. Buildings are at a good human scale and are generally less than 3 storeys. History Street furniture is evident along Provencher with banner Provencher Boulevard is named after Bishop Joseph-Norbert Provencher who stands, lampposts, garbage cans, fences, and entrances established a missionary on the East bank of the Red River in 1818 at Lord marked in wrought iron. St. Boniface has a rich history Selkirk’s request. He was sent from Quebec with instructions to convert the which has left many landmarks on Provencher including the “Indian nations scattered over that vast country”, learn the local languages, and old City hall, the Post office and the new Provencher Bridge. baptize the Indian wives of French Canadians in the area (Library and Archives Canada, 2000). One of his contributions was the establishment of a mission school which later became St. Boniface College. Tache Avenue bears the name above: STREET FURNITURE below: LANDMARKS Photo Credit: Societe historique de Saint-Boni of his successor (Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Recreation, 1988). Hotel de Ville or St. Boniface City Hall, Provencher Bridge face, 2004 Provencher Bouvlevard at Tache Avenue, 1908 Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

Provencher Boulevard has a mix of institutional, commercial AVERAGE INCOME and residential buildings and services with a library, cafes, law offices, dental clinics, boutiques, a gas station, a post $ Amount office, a police station, banks and restaurants. Most of the commercial activity is located between Avenue Tache and Canadian Rue Aulneau. 35,000 French Aboriginal 30,000 An annual event which draws people from around the 25,000 German province to Provencher is the Festival du Voyageur which Ukrainian 20,000 Provencher celebrates the history of the area. English 15,000 Winnipeg 10,000 other 5,000 0 male female

Provencher Blvd is a main street AGE OF POPULATION bar chart by 10 year increments directly serving 2 neighbourhoods in Winnipeg: North St. Boniface and 18 Central St. Boniface. Statistics for these 16 2 neighbourhoods were averaged and 14 presented as Provencher. 12 10 Winnipeg The community is diverse in both 8 Provencher ethnicity and age. It is home to large 6 French, Canadian, and Aboriginal 4 populations but has residents from % of Population TYPICAL COMMERCIAL 2 around the globe (Statistics Canada, top: Provencher Boulevard looking West | bottom left: Provencher Boulevard between Tache and Aulneau | Centre: Businesses along 0 2001). The age structure of residents Provencher Blvd, Banque National, Labelle’s, Step’n Out | Bottom Right: Strip Mall at the corner of Provencher Boulevard and Avenue Tache 0 to 10 20 30 40 50 60 75+ of Provencher is very similar to that of Winnipeg but it does vary substantially

9 to to to to to to Rue St.-Joseph between neighbourhoods with Central French Quarter Biz

19 29 39 49 59 74 St. Boniface having a disproportionately Tache Avenue Provencher Boulevard is part Age (years) large number of senior citizens (City of the French Quarter Business of Winnipeg, 2004). Both males and Rue Langevin Improvement Zone. The BIZ charges females in this area earn less on a council approved rate to local average than Winnipeg as a whole. business in order to generate funds that contribute to the appearance of Provencher Boulevard the area (City of Winnipeg, 2006).

Rue Aulneau In 2006 the French Quarter Biz Density had the second lowest operating budget in Winnipeg at $24,000. Funds declined between 2004 and 2193.3 Rue Masson 2005 although the rate remained the same, and declined again in 2006 2 per km accompanying a decrease in the rate. RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods left: Multi-family unit on the North side of | right: Single family dwellings on MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING Provencher Blvd the South side of Rue Masson Built Form

Regent Avenue West Marcella Poirier

Regent Avenue West Regent Avenue West

TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Regent Avenue West Buildings are one or two stories high. Sidewalks vary in width between six and ten feet. Trees, benches and bus shelters line the street. Flashing four-way stops Prior to the 1972 amalgamation of the City of Winnipeg, this shelters, street lighting, benches and banners that enhance are found at major nodes but defined crosswalks are stretch of Regent Avenue was at the heart of the thriving the area. Residential and commercial buildings are mixed nor present. Traffic is heavy and street parking is town of Transcona established in 1911. Currently, the on this stretch of Regent and the surrounding area. Within limited to 2 hours. area has the third largest operating budget of fifteen Biz walking distance to this neighbouhood main street several Improvement Zones in the City of Winnipeg. Extensive work apartment buildings and many single family homes are Street scaping enhances the entrance to a parking lot used has gone in to establishing the Biz theme of the Historic found. Transit routes from downtown are the 42 express to for the summer farmer’s market. It is characteristic of how Railway that influences the look and design of the bus Plessis Road and the 47 which continues down Regent. vacant space is addressed through planning and design in the area. This banner is one of over 900 submissions from local students for the 2006 Festival of Banners of which 42 were selected. The Historic Royal George History Hotel, neighbourhood landmark and fantastic venue for In 1909 the Transcontinental Railway chose the area to build their shops on 800 blues and jazz, is below left. The entrance gates of the acres of land. Development was substantially influenced by the Railway but industrial railyard on Pandora Ave. has the attractive historic other businesses soon began to thrive. North American Lumber is celebrating appearance of a train station. Trees line the boulevard on 100 years of business and The Historic Royal George Hotel opened its doors Pandora as a buffer to houses across the road. in 1913. Transcona Meats opened in the 1940’s renting out freezer space long before homes were equipped with individual units and eventually diversified.

above: Street scaping and banners According to local historians, this thriving neighbourhood main street is still below: LANDMARKS “downtown” in the hearts and minds of many long time Transcona residents. The Royal George Hotel and the entrance to the CN Railyards

Top: Regent Ave. c.1936 Bottom: North American Lumber c. 1906 Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

In the compact section of Regent Avenue West from AVERAGE INCOME Winona St. to Kanata St. there are over 65 local shops and services and the surrounding area includes 109 $ Amount more. Businesses are well maintained and some feature murals as shown in the adjoining photos. The monthly community newspaper “Transcona Views & Advertiser” features a quarterly insert section called the “Biz Bullet”. This combined publication features local interest stories, community events, local advertisements as well as “enter to win” draw vouchers for use in Biz Shops on Regent Avenue West.

AGE OF POPULATION bar chart by 10 year increments The neighbourhood is comprised of a diverse ethnic mix of people. Residents 30 - 39 years of age represent the largest portion of the population while seniors 75and over outnumber this age category in the city of Winnipeg in general.

Housing ranges from small apart- TYPICAL COMMERCIAL ments, like the one pictured below, top: Transcona Optical 212 Regent Ave. W. | bottom left: Transcona Florists 114 Regent Ave. E. | bottom right: Transcona Meats 123 Regent Ave. E. to larger high rise structures. Many single detached homes are found and are generally situated on lots Transcona Biz approximately 25 feet in width. Small shops along the strip There are several residentially and large local industry partners zoned development opportunities contribute to the Biz. With a 2006 in the area. operating budget of $141, 700, substantial street scaping and beautification projects have been undertaken. Historical plaques, ample street furniture, attractive bus Density shelters and considerable summer plantings enhance the appeal of this neighbourhood main street. Home of the “Hi Neighbour” festival, a 2, 834.9 summer farmer’s market, a historical per km2 museum, pubs, health services and much more, the area has a diverse

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED USE GREEN SPACE range of goods and services to offer TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods visitors and residents alike. left: East of Kanata St. on Regent Ave. | right: Apartment located between Winonan St. and MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING Bond St. on Regent. Built Form

Elmhurst Roblin Boulevard Matthew Gratton Roblin

Moray Street

Roblin Boulevard

ROBLIN BOULEVARD N Roblin is a two lane road (one accomodating parking) ROBLIN BOULEVARD AREA: ROBLIN BOULEVARD AREA: separated by a median (Upper). Situated within the Winnipeg context Highlighted area depicts approximately 400 metres around ‘Main Street’ Older structures front directly onto the street, while The Roblin Boulevard ‘Main Street’ is located in the The area surrounding this section of Roblin is almost newer ones feature strip-mall-style parking (Lower). Charleswood neighbourhood in the west of the City, just exclusively residential. The 400 metre radius from Roblin south of the and west of Assiniboine Park. suggests the area that is considered a comfortable distance To the west is the Charleswood Parkway, which runs north- for pedestrians. south and bridges the river. Several of the roads running perpendicular to Roblin are This section of Roblin Boulevard is a long road, separated by unpaved and ditches run their length, giving the area a semi- a median which is treed in some spots, and is notably lacking rural feel. traffic lights, stop signs, or pedestrian crossings. Parking is either accomodated on the street or on surface lots, of which there are many. There is no streetscaping to History speak of, lighting is provided by standard lampposts and the The Rural Municipality of Charleswood was incorporated in 1912. power lines that run the length of the boulevard are quite Prior to the Second World War, Charleswood was largely rural with prominent. dairies, mink farms and market gardens, with some residential scattered throughout. The Great Depression brought a wave of settlers to the area. Following WWII, Charleswood grew rapidly and several new schools, churches appeared. Early in the 1960s, the ‘Charleswood Village’ commercial district was developed between Wexford St and Left: Power lines on Roblin St Alcrest Dr. Upper right: Apartment block, Hendon Ave Lower right: Charley’s Bar, Charleswood Hotel, (Charleswood Historical Society. 2006.) near Varsity View Dr CHESTER’S STORE - CORNER OF ROBLIN AND ELMHURST Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

Average Income The commercial establishments along Roblin vary not only AVERAGE INCOME Single Response (Multiple Response Excluded) in the types of goods and services they provide, but in their placement in relation to the street. Older stores are set $ Amount right along the street, newer ones set back to accomodate parking. Buildings are mostly one-storey, with some two- 40,000 storey as well. Shops and services include: two auto-servicing businesses, 35,000 Canadian 30,000 English a medical/dental centre, a bar and hotel, small department Scottish store, convenience store, upholstery and carpet shops, 25,000 German Amount Roblin Ukrainian several restaurants, Manitoba Health and Social Services 20,000 Aboriginal ($) , a laundromat/beer store and several others. 15,000 Other 10,000 5,000 0 Male Female

AGE OF POPULATION The two neighbourhoods immediately

18 adjacent to this section of Roblin are Vialoux and Varsity View, which have a 16 combined population of 3605. (City of Winnipeg. 2001.) 14

12 The area has an older population than the City average, while income is 10 Winnipeg comparable. Roblin TYPICAL COMMERCIAL 8 Top: Laundromat / Beer store near Hendon Ave | Bottom left: Roblin Blvd looking north, near Elmhurst |

% of population % of The density is on average 2,060 persons Bottom right: North side of Roblin, near Laxdal 6 per square kilometre, which is one large 4 apartment complex and several other ^ walk-up apartments. N 2

0 88% of housholds in this area did not 0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ move between 2000-2001, compared to 19 29 39 49 59 74 age the City average of 85%.

Roblin Blvd

Density

2,060 Laxdal persons per km2

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE PARKING TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods Charleswood Department Store left: Houses along Royal Gate Drive MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS right: Walk-up apartments on Roblin, corner of Varsity View Dr Built Form

St. Mary’s Road (Old St. Vital)

by James Moore

Map of Map of Old St. Vital Winnipeg N

Downtown Old St. Vital 400m

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0 50 100 200 meters TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Most commercial buildings along the west of St. ST. MARY’S AVENUE AREA Mary’s Road are one or two storeys tall, facing onto the road, with parking often available in the back or on St. Mary’s Road between Vivian Avenue and St. Anne’s With a history as an important trail, St. Mary’s Road along the road, while buildings on the west of the road Road is a portion of the area known as Old St. Vital that has long been a neighbourhood main street. Known for often feature homes converted to commercial use. N 0m 10m 20m 40m most resembles a neighbourhood main street. It is located its fresh produce, this area was once a destination for in the South East of Winnipeg and backs directly onto the Winnipeg residents. Currently, however, the area is more Red River. For the purposes of data collection, the study of a one-stop destination than a vibrant place in which The commercial buildings along St. Mary’s fall into two area is located in census tract #105, and in the City of neighbourhoods come together (City of St. Vital plaques). categories of built form: one or two storey adjoining buildings Winnipeg neighbourhood of Glenwood. on the east side of the street, compared to sparsely developed property often featuring homes converted to commercial uses on the west side of the street. This may be due to the fact that most of the residents are concentrated History on the east side of St. Mary’s Road, and to the high traffic The Crow Wing Trail in the Parish of St. Vital was the earliest form of what we levels and large width of the road itself. The area is not know today as St. Mary’s Road. The first homes in the area were built in 1822 very pedestrian-friendly, having few places for residents to and as the buffalo populations receded, farming and the provision of fresh cross, despite efforts to the contrary with the use of benches produce through market gardens became the main function of the St. Vital area. and other street furniture that create a more human scale. This trend lasted until the post-WWII era when former farms were transformed into suburban housing developments and the current form of what is now known above: Street furniture along St. Mary’s Road. as Old St. Vital began to emerge (City of St. Vital plaques). below: Two area landmarks - City of Winnipeg Ambulance Station No. 3 (left); the “Progress and Prosperity” arch on St. Mary’s Road (right) Fire Hall, circa 1914. Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

Single Response The commercial make-up of St. Mary’s Road in the study AVERAGE INCOME area has several interesting characteristics. It has few restaurants and no cafes. With the exception of Miller’s $ Amount Meats, the area also has few grocery stores and other common stores, such as clothing retailers. Interestingly, Canadian it can boast several hair and nail businesses as well as a French large number of appliance retailers. This results in a main street area that is more of a one-stop destination than an English area in which social capital and a sense of community are German fostered. Scottish

Aboriginal

Other/multiple response

AGE OF POPULATION Winnipeg as a whole and the Old St. Vital area share many characteristics. As can be seen in the Average Income graph (top left), the study area has a comparable average income to that of Winnipeg as a whole, with women making approximately 30% less than men. Observation of the Age of Population graph (left) shows that TYPICAL COMMERCIAL although the differences between the top: St. Mary’s Road looking north | bottom left: Intersection of St. Mary’s and St. Anne’s Roads | bottom right: Intersection of St. Mary’s Road Winnipeg average and the Glenwood and Harrowby Avenue. neighbourhood are minimal, Glenwood does have a smaller youth population OLD ST. VITAL BIZ and a larger 30-39 year old population. The study area also has a diverse, One of fifteen Business Improvement though primarily caucasian, population, Zones in Winnipeg, the Old St. Vital with a small, mostly Aboriginal, visible BIZ represents the collective interest minority group. of 160 businesses in the area. The BIZ is funded by a %1.770 levy on the Annual Rental Value of member businesses. This places the Old St. Density Vital BIZ sixth highest out of fifteen, with a budget of $85,000. With this budget, and the help of government grants, the BIZ acts through its 2,277.5 N elected board to support and 2 improve area businesses through per km 0 30 60 120 meters programs such as graffiti removal,

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE maintenance of murals and flowers, TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods and awareness seminars (http:// left: West of St. Mary’s on Blenheim Avenue | right: West of St. Mary’s on Egerton Road MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING www.oldstvitalbiz.com/). Built Form

Plan View

Saint Norbert By Matthew Fitzgerald

Section TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS: Saint Norbert Area 400 metre radius from Pembina Hwy Most of the commercial structures are strip malls (above, top) and other forms of highway oriented commercial; however, there 20m 15m 10m 15m 7m are other interesting buildings such as the farmer’s market Saint Norbert is located near the southern edge of Winnipeg family neighbourhoods which vary in age. Agricultural 67m (above, bottom) which fulfills both commercial and community where the Red and Le Salle Rivers meet. The commercial uses surround the built-up areas and establish a rural functions. area is on a 300 metre stretch of Pembina Hwy. situated atmosphere which is pronounced by the popular farmers south of the Perimeter Hwy. and north of Le Salle River. market, situated at the heart of the commercial area. The area has a relatively low density built environment Although the Saint Norbert was settled subsequent to the As displayed by the diagram (top left), the Saint Norbert with several spectacular religious and institutional rest of Winnipeg it has been relegated to a suburban role area is a low density, dispersed environment. The roadway structures. The housing is a mixture of single and multi- which is reflected by the businesses along the main street (Pembina Hwy.) is wide and there are many vacant or underutilized commercial sites. The buildings are dispersed and few in number. Those which exist are generally setback varying distances from the road with parking located at History the front of sides. In contrast, there are some attractive The Saint Norbert area was used by local first nations groups for centuries before French- public and institutional features both along the main street speaking fur traders arrived in the early 1800s. Realizing the agricultural potential of the and within the surrounding neighbourhood which help to valley many fur traders settled the areas, married first nations woman, and had families. establish a sense of place. The area benefited from its location along the Pembina Trail (Pembina Hwy.) which was the primary connection between Winnipeg and St. Paul, Minnesota. By 1857 the settlement became a Parish and new growth attracted many commercial and religious above: Highway signage, and the sidewalk environment establishments. Although Saint Norbert now maintains a suburban role its rich heritage is below: Gateway bridge over Le Salle River, and a former orphan- age/spectacular landmark still visible within the built environment.

photo: Saint Norbert farmers, 1910 (source: Province of Manitoba) Community Structure ETHNICITY Single Response Commercial Composition Average Income

AVERAGE INCOME The Saint Norbert commercial area is clustered along a short stretch of Pembina Hwy. between Avenue de L’Eglise and Avenue Ducharme. There is a wide diversity of $ Amount Canadian businesses: grocery store, credit union, motel, restaurants, 45,000 English accountant offices, movie store, and a hardware store. In 40,000 French addition, the farmer’s market adds additional commercial 35,000 activity and attracts many visitors from outside the German 30,000 neighbourhood. 25,000 $ amount Saint Norbert Irish 20,000 Winnipeg 15,000 Aboriginal

10,000 Other/multiple 5,000 response 0 Male Female

30 top left: The average income AGE OF POPULATION for males and females is 25 $44,333 and $23,143 respec- tively which are both higher then the averages for Winni- 20 peg.

Winnipeg 15 top right: People identifying St. Norbert themselves as “Canadian” % of population % of ethnic origin make up the larg- TYPICAL COMMERCIAL top: Field between Rue Laudry and Pembina which serves the farmer’s market | bottom left: Commercial strip mall on Pembina with a parking lot 10 est single component of Saint at the front | bottom right: Commercial buildings fronting onto Pembina and forming the beginning of a street wall Norbert followed by “Aborigi-

5 nal” and “German.”

bottom left: The average age 0 within Saint Norbert is signifi- 0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ 19 29 39 49 59 74 cantly older then the average age for Winnipeg.

Avenue de L’Eglise Pembina Hwy.

Density 739.6 people/per km2 Avenue Ducharme

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE Average of adjacent neighbourhoods TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING left: East on Avenue de L’Egise | right: West on Avenue Ducharme Built Form

Sargent Avenue Stephanie Whitehouse MCGEE AGNES MARYLAND TORONTO VICTOR SARGENT AVE.

0 200m 400m 100m TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The typical buildings along Sargent Avenue between SARGENT AVENUE AREA Maryland and Toronto are 1 to 3 story mixed-use. 1:500 business/public Old and newer buildings are mixed in the area. The space Located west of the city centre, Sargent Avenue spans The area remains an active residential and business majority of businesses open up onto the street for mix-use almost 6 kilometers from Edmonton Street in the city location and, for pedestrian, provides a great feeling of 3.13 m — 14m — 3.13m pedestrian use and most buildings are not set-back [sidewalk—roadway—sidewalk] residential/ centre west to Cargo Road near the Winnipeg International vibrancy. There are some visible problems in the area. private space from the sidewalk. Airport. The Avenue between Maryland and Toronto street There are a noticeable number of prostitutes working is dominated by mixed use buildings that feature business along the street, and further east towards downtown, the of The First Lutherin Church build in 1921 can be distinguished opening to street pedestrians on the main level and, in conditions residential housing become poorer and rooming- as a landmark in the area. Located just off of Sargent, the many cases, residences on the upper levels. houses become more concentrated. pointed and ornate turrets are visible to pedestrians walking in the vicinity. Another distinguishable landmark in the area is Safeway on Sargent between Maryland and Sherbrook. A large parking lot and the set-back of the block long building History is a dramatic shift from the building street relationship that is At the turn of the 20th century the area of Sargent was established as a working most common along Sargent. Street furniture along Sargent and middle class area that was largely inhabited by German, Scandinavian Avenue include retro street lamps, iron adorned grid covers and Icelandic immigrants. At the turn of the century a street railway system for trees, brick decorated sidewalks, and colourful WestEnd connected the area to the city centre along Sargent Avenue. There are a number Biz sign. Young trees provide a buffer for the pedestrian and of historical buildings from the period of growth between 1906 & 1914 such as embellish the area with warmth. the one appearing on the left. Sargent Avenue’s namesake was a generous land owner in the area at the turn of the century who donated property for the above: STREET FURNITURE below: LANDMARKS: Lutherin United Church on Victor Road; development of the school that is now Sargent Park. Safeway on Maryland Street CONNAUGHT BLOCK, 1914. Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

The commercial area along Sargent offers a concentrated AVERAGEAverage INCOME Income Single Response Single Response of local businesses. Most of the span of Sargent is host to a significant number and variety of ethnic restaurants $ Amount and specialty food shops. The area between Maryland Filipino and Toronto is an example the commercial composition Fill in with number 1 consistent for much of the span of the Avenue between 35,000 Portuguese Fill in with number 2 Balmoral and Burnell Streets. Businesses becoming larger 30,000 Chinese Fill in with number 3 and more commercial west of Erin Street. The area is 25,000 accessible to pedestrian as well as automobiles allowing Canadian 20,000 Fill in with number 4 Sargent businesses to serve local cliental as well as greater Winnipeg. $ amount East Indian 15,000 Winnipeg Fill in with number 5 Aboriginal 10,000 Aboriginal 5,000 Other/multipleOther/multiple response 0 response Male Female

AGE OF POPULATION bar chart by 10 year increments The demographic breakdown of the area 18 in relationship to Winnipeg is, overall,

16 notably on par with only few significant discrepancies. The average income is 14 lower than city average while the area

12 density is considerably higher than that of Winnipeg. The area is predominantly 10 Winnipeg inhabited by immigrants and Aboriginal Sargent Park people. One final distinction of the area 8 TYPICAL COMMERCIAL is that 81% of residents own the homes top: Sargent Avenue looking east | bottom left: Sargent Avenue between Agnes & Victor | bottom right: Sargent Avenue between Victor % 6of population they live in. & Toronto | below: Landuse figure/ground

4 The residential areas fall along the streets 2 running north south of the commercial West End Biz block. A considerable number of multi- Sargent Avenue is part of a large 0 0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ complex buildings are located just off of and successful WestEnd BIZ district 19 29 39 49 59 74 the avenue with 2-storey houses beyond that forms a triangle that points to age these buildings. downtown running northwest to south east along Notre Dame to VICTOR AGNES MCGEE MARYLAND SARGENT AVENUE Edmonton, and southwest to Midland along Portage. It boasts the 2nd Density highest budget of just over $295,000. Sargent, like much of the West End Biz commercial areas, is dense with 2,875.7 small local businesses, the majority per km2 of which are in operation serving local and city-wide cliental.

TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods left: North of Sargent on Victor Street | right: South of Sargent on Agnes Street Built Form

Selkirk Avenue Bwale Bwalya

TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The common type of commercial buildings found in SELKIRK AVENUE AREA Selkirk neighbourhood are represented by residential units located on top of the commercial units. Home to a large number of Aboriginal people, Selkirk people in the area are experiencing, you see the signs of no neighbourhood is located in the north end of Winnipeg. An life and the need for revitalization. area that is so diverse in culture has developed overtime due to the immense history that the neighbourhood holds This is a very brief analysis report that comments on the within it. Today, Selkirk neighbourhood is experiencing history, community structure and built form of the area in Majority of the buildings found on Selkirk Avenue are old, levels of deterioration, poverty and a collapsing economy. A order to better understand what the neighbourhood is today. some are vacant and unsafe to use. It can be noted that walk along Selkirk Avenue will give you a sense of what the some of the commercial buildings have residential units either on top or behind the commercial units. The street does not offer much furniture to make it pedestrian friendly, and it can also be noted that they are few pedestrian cross History walks, the obvious ones are located at the traffic controlled Selkirk area was first established in 1873 and from then until today the area has junctions. The human scale is favorable providing an experienced change socially; in terms of the people you find there, structurally; opportunity to make the street more pedestrian friendly and buildings that exist, and economically represented by the businesses you find as a result could increase the levels of interaction along the there. These are indicators or results of events that have happened in the past. It street. was once a community that was growing and flourishing with a diversity of ethnic Top left: Wall Muriel, Top right: Pedestrian Crosswalk communities, but now is a home for crime. LANDMARKS Bottom right: The Aboriginal Urban Circle Centre, Left: Royal Bank Of Canada Building at Main and Selkirk, now a restaurant. Bottom Right: The Merchant Hotel. Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition

Selkirk commercial composition mainly consists of small AVERAGE INCOME grocery stores and one main hotel. They are more social agencies or institutions running than commercial facilities. $ Amount This lies in the reason that there is not much economic activity that allows the Selkirk area to have a variety of commercial facilities to be operating, and most of the grocery stores are family owned and have been operating for a while.

AGE OF POPULATION While income distributions in Winnipeg is fairly even, the distribution of house- hold income in Selkirk area are skewed very much towards the lower incomes. At the same time we see differences in the composition of the various ethnici- ties. Today Selkirk area is dominated by those who identify themselves as Aboriginal and they represent almost TYPICAL COMMERCIAL half the population in Selkirk area. top: Selkirk Avenue looking east | bottom left and right: Typical commercial buildins found on Selkrik Avenue. The age of the population of the Selkirk Below: Bell located on Selkirk and Powers. are is also critical in shaping the future. There is a large percentage of older people and large percentage of youth than in Winnipeg as a whole. With these kinds of statistics, it represents that there is a small percentage of working- age population.

Density 3,761.7 per km2

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL PARKING TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods Small sized houses that have small set backs, small yards. MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS GREEN SPACE Built Form

10m

South Osborne Prepared By Tom Pearce

City of Winnipeg

South The Osborne Study

Area 100m Area

TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The top photo is a mini mall with large setback for SOUTH OSBORNE AREA off-street parking. The photo below is of a popular tapas bar along the South Osborne. The two photos The South Osborne area is comprised of two distinct city and South by the Red River and to the West and North by are indicative of the mix of commercial uses and the neighbourhoods, Lords Roberts and Riverview. Together the CN railway and railyards, On South Osborne the area different age of the built environment along South 1.8m 3.6m 3.6m 3.6m 3.6m 1.8m the two communities have a population of approximately of general focus is from Morley Avenue to Jubilee Avenue. Osborne. 9500. Osborne street South as it is also sometimes reffered Of primary focus in this analysis are the streets from Walker to bisects the two communities and provides many services Avenue to Rosedale avenue along Osborne street South. The recreation centre and library is a major landmark on to residents. The area has distinct boundaries in that it only There are a variety of uses including both residential and South Osborne. It is located adjacent to a major grocery has a handful of points of entry. It is bounded to the East commercial along this neighbourhood main street. store chain. Both establishments have large setbacks which limit street activity on Osborne. In terms of zoning, most businesses are zoned C-2 while many of the mixed use buildings are zoned RMF-M. Also of note is that many of the History residential lots of Lord Roberts are zoned R1-M, while many The neighbourhoods of Lord Roberts and Riverview which form the South of the residential lots in Riverview are zoned R1-L which is Osborne main street have a rich history. Both neighbourhoods were included a slighlty larger lot size. in the initial boundaries of the city as set out in 1873. (Artibise 1977) The area initially developed as an industrial area for the Canadian National Railway and

the electric street car company. The area developed into a residential area for the working class in the mid-twentieth century. (Distasio 1997) above: Landmark and street furniture below: Typical streetscapes, notice the differing setbacks HISTORIC IMPRESSIONS - MURALS ON SOUTH OSBORNE ETHNICITY Community Structure Single Response Commercial Composition

Average Income There are a variety of businesses along South Osborne AVERAGE INCOME Single Response including over 15 restaurants, a number of book stores and antique dealers. There is also a major grocery store $ 28, 038 chain on south Osborne which provides groceries to the English area residents. A dental clinic, a print shop and a number 35000 Scottish of financial institutions also provide a mix of services. The majority of the restaurants and other businesses 30000 German are independantly ownwed and operated. A number of 25000 Canadian establishments also have residential appartments above 20000 the commercial businesses. $ amount South Osborne Ukrainian 15000 Winnipeg 10000 Aboriginal 5000 Other/multiple 0 response Male Female

AGE OF POPULATION bar chart by 10 year increments The average income between men and women is more equitable distributed 20 relative to the city of Winnipeg in the

18 South Osborne area, however there is still a large gap of income between men 16 and women. 14

12 The Aboriginal population is the single

Winnipeg most significant ethnic segment of 10 South Osborne the population at 21% as identified by TYPICAL COMMERCIAL top: Osborne Street looking South | bottom left: Osborne Street between Baltimore & Oakwood | bottom right: Osborne Street at Morley 8 Statistics Canada. Those identifying % of population % of

6 themselves as English, Scottish, or Irish cumulatively represent 25% of the 4 population. Figure Ground Drawing South Osborne BIZ 2 In 2006 the BIZ had an operating budget of $ 25,500. Physical

0 The population distribution of the area is

Baltimore Oakwood

0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ Ashland enhancements accounted for similar to the city of Winnipeg. There is Balfour 19 29 39 49 59 74 age however a higher proportion of people in $11,900. In 2005 and 2004 the their twenties and thirties in the area. operating budget was approximately $ 24, 250.

South Osborne

Rosedale

Walker Beresford Rathgar There are over 80 businesses in the Density South Osborne BIZ. 2,280.9 per km2

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Average of adjacent neighbourhoods left: Oakwood Avenue East of Osborne | right: Baltimore Avenue East of Osborne MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS PARKING Built Form

Document created by Dave Marshall Westminster Avenue

TYPICAL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The businesses of this area are almost entirely Wolseley Neighbourhood housed in older buildings, which at some point in the past have been up for sale. The businesses then Welcome to the Wolseley Neighbourhood. This area, neighbourhood. moved in and set up shop. The lot setbacks are right located centrally in Winnipeg, is sometimes referred to as One of the reasons that this is a very desirable to the sidewalk in most cases. the granola belt, in reference to its shape and population neighbourhood to live in is that most of the services in the make-up. It has a horizontal shape, and its population is area are within a walkable distance of most of the area’s mostly made up of white urban professionals who are very residences. Setbacks of businesses are small to zero, The built form in this neighbourhood is average to outspoken about the environment. Many of the people giving a cozy feeling to the built form of the area. Another above-average in density. The buildings range from one up who live there are politically active within the city and their reason is that it is quiet. This is due to the fact that there is to four stories, averaging in at two stories. The main street of Westminster is a four lane street, the outside two lanes being set aside for parking. A pedestrian walking down History Westminster would see a decent sized sidewalk with a grass In 1906, part of the area we now know as Wolseley boulevard broken by brick inserts on occaision. They would was taken over by a newly-formed company who named see unique street signage, picturesqe benches, posters their endeavor The Happy Land Amusement Park. The park took $150,000 to build and fronted Portage Avenue by 90 everywhere, and even some benches made out of cut and metres. Regular baseball games were held on the grounds with teams from as far away as Duluth and Grand Forks. polished boulders. Shopkeeper’s ware’s are displayed in A little over a year after the park’s inauguration, some of their windows, and houses are present on the street too. the temporary buildings on the premises were damaged by stormy weather. Because of this, two large animals escaped, an elephant and a tiger. The park closed in the summer of 1908 due to bankruptcy. In 1922, Garfield and left: street furniture clockwise; street bench on Westminster, Sherburn were extended South from Portage. rockbenches on Evanson at Westminster, bike rack on Westmin- ster, street signage. postcard depicting the opening of Happyland Amusement Park, May 24/1906. Community Structure ETHNICITY Commercial Composition Average Income All of the stores in the area are privately owned AVERAGE INCOME Single Response and operated. There is a basic grocery store, an organic grocery store, a bakery, a bookshop, a cobbler, a health $ Amount food store, and a clothing and curios shop, and a secondhand clothing shop. Most stores in the area have German 35,000 a good longevity to their leasing, and also a good pull 30,000 Canadian extending to the rest of Winnipeg. The shopkeepers are English 25,000 socially present in the area, knowing people and helping Ukrainian out when they can. The owners use street advertising, 20,000 $ amount Wolseley Scottish putting out a-frame signs, some of them chalkboards, to get 15,000 Winnipeg Aboriginal their information across.

10,000 Other/multiple response 5,000 0 Male Female

AGE OF POPULATION very little through-traffic. With Portage Avenue on the North, the Assiniboine 25 River on the South, and two one way streets, Sherbrook and Maryland on

20 the other (forming a triangle), it is no wonder. On income, most men in the area 15 actually make less than the Winnipeg Winnipeg standard, while most women in the area Wolseley TYPICAL COMMERCIAL

10 make more. top: Westminster looking South between Arlington and Evanson | bottom left: Westminster looking North between Arlington and Evanson | bot- % of population % of On ethnicity, the majority of the tom right: Westminster looking North between Evanson and Lenore population answered “Aboriginal” on the 5 latest census. On age of the population in the area, the majority are 20 - 49 year-olds. 0 0 to 9 10 to 20 to 30 to 40 to 50 to 60 to 75+ Most houses are two story 19 29 39 49 59 74 age walkups, relatively cubic in shape. There are some deviations, however.

Density 4523.4 per km2

RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED-USE GREEN SPACE TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL Neighbourhood average left: An average house on Lenore. | right: An average house on Ruby. MULTI-UNIT BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARKING