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Originally Posted by Bdog
A couple decades back there was a City of Winnipeg department of roads yard there if it's the same spot I'm thinking of by the tracks.
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Thats the one. I grew up in Waverley Heights and I dont remember the yard but apparently it was there til into the 80's. Then it was an empty lot ever since and local residents were under the impression it was a future location of a park & ride. I remember as a child asking my parents "ride what?" and they said the plan was always for rapid transit beside the rail line.
Im neither for or against. I understand both sides and generally come down on the pro-development side. Although the remark someone made about the lot being massive with no impact on homes...its literally the same street as numerous single family homes lol The lot is pretty ugly so a development is a good idea. I know some people want a "park" but there are parks/playgrounds close by already.
Perhaps some renders would alleviate concerns. Im not sure the traffic issues would be a big concern. For one, proximity to the transit line would surely be a positive for prospective tenants , most traffic would go east towards Pembina (though not all) and its already a school zone with reduced speed and routine enforcement.
One concern noted was the already congested streets during IGF events. Well, it wont be worse than that and thats not that bad from my own experience though I live far enough away that my street isnt crowded with fans' cars (or fans walking). South Chancellor Dr is far busier as people park and use the access sidewalk to Bison.
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