The properties at 2777 McPhillips Street, often referred to in the context of the Polaris Place (or North and South Polaris) development, represent a major mixed-use project in Northwest Winnipeg.
Property Highlights
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Strategic Location | Situated in a rapidly growing sector of Northwest Winnipeg, specifically on the west side of McPhillips Street between Murray Avenue to the north and North Point Boulevard to the south.
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Mixed-Use Development | The site is designed as a “lifestyle haven,” integrating multi-family residential units with significant commercial and retail space.
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Connectivity | It is adjacent to the future extension of the Chief Peguis Trail, which will eventually connect Main Street to Route 90.
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High Visibility & Traffic | The development benefits from excellent frontage on McPhillips Street, which sees strong traffic counts of over 40,900 vehicles per day.
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Sustainable Design | The project features a holistic urban design by Amphora Architecture, potentially utilizing mass timber for eco-friendly construction and incorporating a large elevated courtyard that shelters surface-level parking.
Specifications & Details
The development is divided into commercial and residential phases, with detailed specifications for both.
Commercial Development (Polaris Plaza)
- Total Commercial Area : Approx. 74,000 – 74,600 sq. ft. (Phase 1)
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Parking: 271 on-site stalls for the commercial portion
Residential Development
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Total Planned Units: Approximately 760 multifamily units across the entire site.
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Building Heights: Six distinct buildings ranging from 5 to 8 storeys.
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Phase 1 Residential (Lot 2): Consists of two 6-storey buildings (Buildings A and B) joined by an amenity block, totaling 281 residential units (mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites).
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Residential Parking: Includes 376 parking stalls for the first residential phase, with 63% (237 stalls) located indoors or underground.
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Materials: Stucco finishes in white, grey, and light brown, punctuated by gold aluminum fins and glass balcony panels.
