Osborne Village - Today

Today

The neighbourhood of Osborne Village covers 231 acres (930,000 m2) of land that has a population of approximately 8,000 people, making it the most densely populated neighbourhood in Winnipeg. As of 2006, Osborne Village has close to 554 buildings, fulfilling uses spanning residence, commerce, institution, entertainment, recreation and office. Osborne Village is home to over 175 businesses.

Approximately 67 acres (270,000 m2) (29%) of the land in the area is residential, with about 37 acres (150,000 m2) of the village being used as single-family residential buildings (16%). 27 acres (110,000 m2) (12%) of the land is used for commercial purposes. 10 acres (40,000 m2) (4.5%) are devoted to park space.

Osborne Village is a complex urban community with a rich heritage and diverse built forms. It’s appreciated as a desirable location in which to live, work, and play. As such, it continues to experience development interest. The City of Winnipeg devised a neighbourhood plan for Osborne Village in 2006.

Osborne Village is home to Winnipeg's tallest residential building at 55 Nassau Street North. Constructed between 1968 and 1970 the residential complex is 358 feet (109 m) tall.

Osborne Village is home to many of Winnipeg's emerging and well established artists. The city's first artists' collective makes its home in the Village, as well as many dance studios and venues for bands and musicians of all kinds. In the summer months you can find talented street performers all day long on the street corners playing everything from guitars and drums to violins. For the performing arts Osborne Village is home to a 235-seat rental venue with a licensed bar and patio, and a large end stage and state-of-the-art lighting system.