Winspear Centre Completion Project | 29.87m | 4s | Winspear Centre | Andrew Bromberg

[constance_chlore]

If the Winspear hasn't spurred development in the Quarters to date, I don't think this new expansion will suddenly be the driver. People need basic necessities and safety to want to live in a neighbourhood, not an improved music and concert hall. I say that as someone who frequents the Winspear and loves the place.

Keep in mind that the Conservatory of Music will be moving here. I think it will be a big deal to have more people coming into the Winspear during the day, not just for concerts.

 

[johnnyboy]

Keep in mind that the Conservatory of Music will be moving here. I think it will be a big deal to have more people coming into the Winspear during the day, not just for concerts.

Can they afford parking? Could be a win-win.

 

[IanO]

Any target opening date for the longest project in history?

 

[archited]

It has been mentioned several times on this very site.

 

[inclusion]

Any target opening date for the longest project in history?

Council hasn't actually approved the capital funding gap yet. They approved the extension of the CRL back in the summer that included up to $33.4M, but the parking report @northlands linked mentioned they would be bringing the funding report with actual amounts forward in 2026. Assuming that gets approved, probably looking at 2027 opening unless they have said something more concrete in their member newsletter.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Unless things have changed from when I last talked to someone at the Winspear which was around mid 2025, it will happen when it happens, when they're ready, when they've said something to us, when...

 

[channing76]

The pace is disappointing but the building looks awesome and as a big fan of the Winspear I'm happy it's getting expanded.

 

[Airboy]

Talked with some musicians when My wife gets to practice there and they are hoping to get in soon. The practice space is much needed. That said, knowing how long it takes to fit out a space I don't see this available for at least another year.

 

[johnnyboy]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/winspear-centre-parking-revenue-lost-district-energy-9.7047692

 

[TAS]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/winspear-centre-parking-revenue-lost-district-energy-9.7047692

Interesting to learn how much the surface level parking lot was earning given we are getting some proposals for surface lots.

"97-stall surface parking lot that had been generating $575,000 a year."

 

[Gronk!]

 

[IanO]

Any
Time
Now

 

[archited]

Nope

 

[Edmcowboy11]

I agree anytime now, as long as anytime means between now and the next 5 years

 

[TAS]

This project is moving into the territory of major lrt projects in terms of construction time - so far 6 years... and counting.

"Construction on the Winspear Centre expansion in Edmonton began in January 2020. The project, aimed at expanding the facility's community impact, was designed to include a new 550-seat concert hall, a music library, and a childcare center.
Initial Schedule: The project was planned to span from 2020 to 2022."