b'Read. We wanted to help, but we were stretching beyond our original mandate. Thats when UWCRC 2.0was created.Since then, UWCRC 2.0 has gone on to provide project development and management support to City projects in collaboration with other post-secondary institutions, non-profit groups and First Nations clients.INCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS West Broadway Commons and 290 Colony are fitting examples of UWCRC 2.0s community-building mandate in action. Both are being developed by UWCRC 2.0 with the intent to provide affordable and desirable housing for aA rendering of Winnipegs downtown, with the 290 Colony site circled.diverse range of tenants, and both are a result of collaborations withlocal partners. Bockstael Constructionat affordable rates, while 24 suites willgrant, as well as our projected profits is leading both projects. offer premium accommodations, andfrom the premium and market units 290 Colony is a 15-storey buildingthe remainder will be rented at to drive as many Manitoba affordable within Winnipegs downtown artsmarket rates.units into the 290 Colony building as precinct at the corner of ColonyWe are using the substantial supportwe can manage, explains Read.Street and St. Mary Avenue. Toppedthat we have received under theImportantly, adds Carmine Militano, off in early October, it features 119federal governments NationalSenior Vice President, Principal with apartment units and 3,700 sq. ft. ofHousing Strategy, supplemented byBockstael Construction, 290 Colonys retail space. Importantly, says Read, 46other support through provincial taxaffordable and market-rate suites will of the buildings units will be offeredincentives and a City of Winnipegbe identical in an effort to promote an Since the early beginnings, Penn-co Construction has been a leader in the Manitoba construction industry, equipping our team of skilled professionals with the vision,guidance and tools required to bring construction projects to life. For more information, please contact us: Penn-co Construction Canada (2003) Ltd. Box 60, ZS Penner Drive, Blumenort, MBROA OCO Toll Free: 866-326-1341 www.penn-co.comIssue 4WinterEdition 2019/2020 BUILD MANITOBA 41'