About Economic Development 

The North End is a historic neighbourhood with unlimited potential for business.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

NECRC has as a goal of the revitalization of Selkirk Avenue. We have used our resources, and made partnerships toward the development of properties in commercial areas that will increase the vibrancy of the community, add to the “bustle” of the street, and make a safer, more welcoming place for businesses and their customers to operate. In February 2008, NECRC sold the 607 Selkirk Avenue property to Urban Youth Adventures.

NECRC is a key partner in the construction of the North End Wellness Centre. In 2006 architectural plans were finalized, and demolition of the old North End “Y” commenced in 2007 in anticipation of ground-breaking in 2008. The building is schedule to be completed and occupied in the summer of 2009.

Project Makoonsag

• This project is a daycare centre being organized by Urban Circle and supported by NECRC, the William Norrie Centre, Manitoba Day Care, and Red River College all of whom are represented on the Advisory Committee. The centre acquired green space which is located on three empty lots behind Urban Circle. The inter-generational learning centre will also provide a training program for day care practitioners. It will be built in the former Red Apple building which was purchased by Urban Circle some years ago after community elders identified the need for the day care.

• NECRC, Aboriginal Visioning, community members, City Resource Coordinators, Parks and Recreation, and other partners continue to meet to plan the renewal of the Amphitheatre on Selkirk Avenue. The City of Winnipeg has also approved Powers Avenue as an official route for commuter cyclists. Parks and recreation have communicated their interest and potential funding for the space. An update was given to the community at Lighting Up Selkirk Avenue on December 11th. Next steps are to come up with revised architect drawings, and write a proposal to go to Community, City Council, and Parks and Recreation

• PATH Centre – 627 Selkirk Avenue
• Murdo Scribe – 510 Selkirk Avenue
• NECRC – Home Office – 509 Selkirk Avenue
• North Point Douglas Women’s Centre – 221 Austin ( in trust)