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City council passes motion for Carlton Street land

The land at 220 Carlton Street is now open to anyone interested in developing it. Jordan Pearn / Global News

WINNIPEG — City council passed a motion Wednesday that will allow anyone interested in the land at 220 Carlton St. to submit development plans.

The motion will also release convention centre expansion contractor Stuart Olson Dominion from a contract obligation to find a developer for a new hotel on the site of the former Carlton Inn.

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The move will cost the city more than $3.5 million.

True North Sports and Entertainment has already expressed interest in developing the area with a mix of retail, office and housing.

READ MORE: CentreVenture forced to back down on True North development deal

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