{"id":6257,"date":"2026-05-06T14:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/?p=6257"},"modified":"2026-05-10T11:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:49:20","slug":"winnipeg-is-not-just-growing-its-growing-with-intention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/winnipeg-is-not-just-growing-its-growing-with-intention\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg is not just growing, it\u2019s growing with intention."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new City report confirms what many of us are seeing across our communities: more homes, more density.&nbsp; This is the kind of growth that builds a more connected, sustainable city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the City issued permits for 6,291 new homes, significantly above the five-year average of 5,343. That\u2019s not just growth that is real momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more important is where that growth is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>62% of new housing is in infill areas (well above the 50% target)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downtown development is surging, with 1,040 new units ,nearly three times the annual target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transit-oriented development is at a record high, with over 4,300 homes built near transit routes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This reflects a shift toward smarter city-building, focusing on established neighbourhoods, better use of infrastructure, and creating more housing choices for residents.&nbsp; This isn\u2019t just about numbers, it\u2019s about how people live.&nbsp; When we build closer to transit, services, and jobs:&nbsp; Residents have more affordable transportation options and we reduce pressure on urban sprawl, while strengthen existing neighbourhoods.&nbsp; This makes better use of taxpayer-funded infrastructure.&nbsp; It also means more people living in our communities, supporting local businesses, activating our streets, and contributing to safer, more vibrant neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report highlights an important trend that only 20% of new homes are single-detached homes and the majority are multi-family units like apartments and condos, This reflects changing needs, from young professionals to seniors and the growing demand for housing that is more accessible, affordable, and connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are expecting more 19,500 housing units are currently in development stages across Winnipeg and Over2,300 unitsare planned for downtown alone.&nbsp; While major projects like Railside, Market Lands, and Portage Place will continue shaping our downtown.&nbsp; At the same time, the City is identifying gaps, especially around industrial land development and the need to ensure we are ready for job growth and economic expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This report is encouraging, but it also reinforces something important and that is we need to stay focused on balanced growth.&nbsp; Protecting established neighbourhoods while welcoming new development and ensuing infrastructure keeps up with growth, while keeping affordability and assessable in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Winnipeg is evolving, and the choices we make now will shape our city for generations.&nbsp; Let\u2019s make sure we keep growing our city mindfully and ensuring we have a city that works for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new City report confirms what many of us are seeing across our communities: more homes, more density.&nbsp; This is &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Winnipeg is not just growing, it\u2019s growing with intention.\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/winnipeg-is-not-just-growing-its-growing-with-intention\/#more-6257\" aria-label=\"Read more about Winnipeg is not just growing, it\u2019s growing with intention.\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6258,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[27,21,20,65],"class_list":["post-6257","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-housing","tag-affordable-housing-shortage","tag-cindy-gilroy","tag-city-of-winnipeg","tag-housing-growth","infinite-scroll-item","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-20","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6257"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6265,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6257\/revisions\/6265"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6258"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}