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Post by Trent Steele on Apr 25, 2005 13:09:00 GMT -5
Not to mention that Walmart is an American Company, and if we want to continue growing the city/province/country, we should be supporting more canadian businesses.
Also, we have enough Walmarts et al. around the rest of the city that having another one downtown would be wasteful.
Expanding the University of Winnipeg is something that I think they should spend alot of time focussing on. Having a prosperous university in the downtown area is huge for a city, and our downtown univesity currently does very little. New student housing, new university buildings would be a good start.
I know that there is a development plan for Spence St. for more student housing if I'm not mistaken, so they are moving in the right direction in that respect.
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Post by USApegger on Apr 25, 2005 13:15:49 GMT -5
Expanding the University of Winnipeg is something that I think they should spend alot of time focussing on. Having a prosperous university in the downtown area is huge for a city, and our downtown univesity currently does very little. New student housing, new university buildings would be a good start. I know that there is a development plan for Spence St. for more student housing if I'm not mistaken, so they are moving in the right direction in that respect. I agree with that, great idea
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Post by joelzillmanwpg on Apr 25, 2005 14:30:58 GMT -5
If Wal-Mart sets up shop downtown, I will be very, very disappointed. Wal-Mart equals huge amounts of parkings spaces (which downtown already has more than enough of) and the death of smaller, independent or less hostile retailers, and integral part to any successful business area. I agree 100%. Adding a Wal-Mart would be atrocious. We need more condos built downtown, especially around the West End and Exchange areas. Downtown Edmonton is thriving because of all the condos they have built in the last decade.
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Post by USApegger on Apr 25, 2005 18:47:05 GMT -5
I agree 100%. Adding a Wal-Mart would be atrocious. We need more condos built downtown, especially around the West End and Exchange areas. Downtown Edmonton is thriving because of all the condos they have built in the last decade. And apartment buildings
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Post by joelzillmanwpg on Apr 25, 2005 18:53:11 GMT -5
I hope rent controls end soon. I look forward to seeing more apartments/condos in the Exchange Districk, and hopefully in South Pt. Douglas, to revitalize the area.
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Post by USApegger on Apr 25, 2005 18:58:11 GMT -5
I hope rent controls end soon. I look forward to seeing more apartments/condos in the Exchange Districk, and hopefully in South Pt. Douglas, to revitalize the area. Where is South Point Douglas? I went down Waterfront Drive yesterday just to see where it was and i started at higgins, really lousy there
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Post by MOC on Apr 25, 2005 19:00:14 GMT -5
Where is South Point Douglas? I went down Waterfront Drive yesterday just to see where it was and i started at higgins, really lousy there Well technically, that'd be South Point Douglas.
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Post by USApegger on Apr 25, 2005 19:14:41 GMT -5
Well technically, that'd be South Point Douglas. Then it needs some redevelopment. I did notice that some of the old hotels on Main have been removed
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Post by Ducky on Apr 25, 2005 19:16:05 GMT -5
ok u guys win on the walmart part but all I was saying was to add a walmart, canadian tire .. furthure north on main street like near higgins and logan (point douglas area) to revitalize the decrepit area so other merchants would like they have done in the sta james area. So this is not really downtown but close. Also if anyone has contacts win the Bay downtown you should tell them to convert there basement into a zellers, a store like that is much needed downtown.
As for the U of W student housing this was much needed for a long time, like 10 yrs ago. I do hope they build more student housing near the RRC campus on Princess.
A world class casino will work like it has in Ottawa and Montreal you just need to offer stuff what others don't and well we have the symphony orchestra that is renouned worldwide. Besides the casino would keep the symphony afloat and not worry about it going bankrupt like it has recently. The casino would bring people dowtown yearound.
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Post by MOC on Apr 25, 2005 19:17:02 GMT -5
Main Street between Disraeli and Logan is looking really good - the Occidental is changing its name and going dry, and several other buildings are being converted into artists' studios and residences, as higher prices in the Exchange force them out. So even that's turning around.
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Post by USApegger on Apr 25, 2005 19:28:45 GMT -5
Main Street between Disraeli and Logan is looking really good - the Occidental is changing its name and going dry, and several other buildings are being converted into artists' studios and residences, as higher prices in the Exchange force them out. So even that's turning around. Last time I was down there must have been in the mid 80's, it really looks so much better now, but still room for improvement, of course all it takes is money and time, oh and good vision of what to do with the area
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Post by FrontierSaga on Apr 27, 2005 11:07:24 GMT -5
Theres two old abandoned movies theatres on main street near the Mclearnen Hotel that need to be fixed up..I can still see the 1970's pepsi cola billboard still hanging..
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Post by dreamcatcher on Jul 11, 2005 15:59:35 GMT -5
There are many projects planned for these areas...only thing in the way is other businesses, and leases.
Example: Higgins has long planned to build a waterfront Hotel, with huge green space, and ample parking. What stands in the way, are many houses (most a huge eyesore, and barely fit for those living in them) and a couple of businesses to be bought out. Currently, there are several lots waiting for development right on the river, but first, other projects must get going, and other businesses will follow.
On main street, near Higgins, the bank has recently undergone a paint job, and a few First Nations have invested in the re-development of some of these buildings to become First Nations Sub offices. Again, what stands in the way of some of these projects, are the city itself, whom wants back taxes etc. which is hardly a fair shake....
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Post by Ducky on Jul 11, 2005 22:28:20 GMT -5
in the higgins area u mentioned that area would make a great area for the new bombers stadium. You would get a nice scenic view of the Red River and the office towers. (providing its not domed)
That main street and higgins area would be a great area to see the aboriginals set up more specialty stores and offices ( hopefully an office tower).
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Post by simplesimon on Jul 12, 2005 16:53:48 GMT -5
Graham ave. has some nice street life. Iwould like to see some of those parking lots filled with some midrises. The parking lot by Canwest Global place have a nice 40 storey 150m tower. More buildings, less parking lots.
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Post by MOC on Jul 13, 2005 21:15:25 GMT -5
More buildings, less parking lots. Amen.
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Post by joelzillmanwpg on Jul 14, 2005 12:11:01 GMT -5
Graham ave. has some nice street life. Iwould like to see some of those parking lots filled with some midrises. The parking lot by Canwest Global place have a nice 40 storey 150m tower. More buildings, less parking lots. Great idea!
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Post by USApegger on Jul 14, 2005 12:51:27 GMT -5
First thing, fire Taz Stuart and get the malathion trucks rolling to get rid of all the Go Jets Go mosquitoes
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Post by Ducky on Oct 8, 2005 23:48:21 GMT -5
If Portage place would renovate the mall so that only offices would be up in the second level and the back end of the mall (north end) that way all stores on the main level would have setup shop on ground level facing portage avenue so that people would see what stores are there are stores to shop at. This of course force a mall developer to build another mall downtown. ( I would like Mcnally Robinson be visible on portage avenue). It would be nice if one can enter the stores from outside instead of having to enter the mall entrance to get to the store. Having a Zellers to anchor a new mall with just face fronting stores would be a huge plus. More condos will be needed to be built but I feel developers should start planning on making downtown more friendlier for famillies to live there, like build condos that house 3-5 bedrooms. The Burton Cummings Theatre and pantages seem to always struggle financially. And with U of W wanting to build to a theatre. Why don't the city and the university talk on sharing one of the theatres that way it can stay afloat. The university would use it during the day and the night time the theatre would continue to its usually buisiness. You probably would see the university build an addition for classroom space and offices. This is another way to revitalize that part of downtown. Like why build another theatre if u don't really have to. Who ever agues the theatre would be too far from the university is full of it. Look at the U of M campus one has to walk a distance to attend classes. I wish the U of W was as big as the U of M so that downtown would truly be rivitalize. You would definately see less buidings vacated. And who knows the MTS Centre could be home to the Bisons hockey team. You know we have wpg square that underground shopping mall at portage and main. Well what I am getting at is should definately invest in building underground parking in various parts of downtown. And maybe above ground parkade. Provide Free parking for 2-3 hours like at the Forks, this would sure allow the lots for buildings rather than parking. One wouldn't have to worry abut the inconvience of winter parking when one parks in shelter and confort. Its nice to see plans are on the way to make the Met center (right beside the arena) to make it a Manitoba Hall of Fame. If an NHL team makes its home here I would like to see a practice facility built and tied in with a new bomber stadium. Whether a retractible domed stadium is built is another question. If one is built I would like the stadium be able to accomodate an NHL/international ice surface when come playoff time 30 000 fans would be cheering on the team. I favor a retractible roof for the bombers so it can be used for multiple reasons other than football. THey can close the roof for hockey practices, hold a tennis club, make it a huge golf dome and stage the odd stadium concert. Again this bomber stadium should have a Blue bomber and Manitoba football hall of fame. Of course Canad'Inns hotel should be tied in the stadium and have a huge Waterpark. Also condos should be built onto the stadium in order help pay for the stadium year to year expenses. Condos owner would have rights to view all bomber games and use the waterpark. Where to build the stadium is the question at hand I for one would be build it near waterfront drive near higgins (yes that area would have to be rezoned in order to revitalize downtown. I remember long ago did show there plans to build a domed multipurpose stadium for the bombers and Jets in that area so obviously there is room for a grand project. Right by the convention centre the goverment should build a ritsy casino with a manitoba flavor that would showcase winnipegs world renowned symphoy orchestra and ballet, Maybe even the zoo could show off the white tigers or other showcased animals. I for one without a doubt move the salvation army elsewheres. By the same token I would like to see aboriginal community build shops selling hand crafted items like leatherwear, canoes, and what not, restaurants and an oboriginal university right by there. That whole block would have to have that aboriginal vision which represents promise and success. The architecture look of the buildings should not look like just another modern building but have wooden nature look to it like the sweatshack (right by the salvation army) While I am on track I would like to see many areas downtown have many cultures providing shops and restaurants and what not with architecture that resemble to what other countries look like. For Example the ukranian community should be in the forefront and develop such an area like chinatown look with the corydon vibe and appeal. In the end you would see lots of small buisiness revitalize downtown in a year round folkarama.
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