b'MORE OF THE FORKS gathering spacesfrom caf-style Interesting to note is that the first floorseating in courtyards to park benches.of every building at Railside will featureAt Railside, we will be constructing one shops for both residents and visitorssix-storey building with a commercial alike. The buildings will feature retailmain floor thats divided by a breezeway. space designed to enhance living andThe breezeway is functional and will shopping, even possibly including acontribute towards pedestrian flow daycare centre. And a wide variety offrom Railside to The Forks proper, says styles, layouts and affordability will bePaul Gray, senior project manager with available, with nine of the buildingsQualicos StreetSide Developments. currently slated as apartments and theOur building is being developed with 10th as condos. non-combustible construction methods, Citing the Railside website, Imagineusing a mix of cast-in-place concrete, more green spaces, more places tostructural steel and pre-cast concrete spend time and something creativecomponents. These methods allow for a around every corner. Public art will becertain flexibility in design, such as with integrated throughout the developmentthe breezeway.to enhance the character of theAs the first-of-its-kind residence at neighbourhood. Recognizing thatThe Forks, this is clearly unique, Gray Winnipeg is a hotbed of artistic creativity, Railsides public art program willadds. Its the only development offering emphasize and promote work by well- our customers special statusbeing known and emerging Manitoba artists. among the first to own a residence at Railside is being carefully andWinnipegs top tourist destination.thoughtfully arranged, not only toPARKING CONCERNS provide attractive public spaces butAs Peters explains, before construction also walkways that connect Thecould be slated with any certainty, Forks to downtown, adds Peters.several extensive studies had been Active spaces will be purposefullyconducted to examine the current integrated throughout the development,usage of the parking lots. The 2023 encouraging people to move, play andparking supply and demand study interact with their physical surroundings,suggests a sufficient supply of parking including walking and cycling pathways,for staff, visitors and residents on site playscapes and sport courts. Theat The Forks, he says. Both The Forks development will also feature manyproper and Railside emphasize active Images courtesy ofThe Forks North Portage Partnership.OVERHEAD DOORSFOR ANY COMMERCIAL OPERATIONHi-Speed Doors Rubber DoorsConsultation, installation, serviceContact us for more information! 204-452-2700|info@wallacedoors.comwww.wallacedoors.comEnergy Series Intellicore Fire DoorsIssue 3 | Fall Edition | 2024 BUILD MANITOBA 43'