Winnipeg | Forks Redevelopment | Parcel 4 - Rail Side Initiative | Proposals - Page 114

GreyGarden · #**2261** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 5:45 PM**

I think Winnipeg is several hundred thousand people away from needing a larger arena. We couldn’t even sell out CLC this year. I don’t think an 18000 seat arena will help us.

Biff · #**2262** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 7:28 PM**

Apparently they are removing 3 suites in the immediate vicinity of the Bud Lounge and creating loge type booths that are $108k for 4 seats for a 3 or 4 year term. Access to all events.

BlackDog204 · #**2263** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 7:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by GreyGarden

I think Winnipeg is several hundred thousand people away from needing a larger arena. We couldn’t even sell out CLC this year. I don’t think an 18000 seat arena will help us.

Needing a new arena has nothing to do with attendance.

BlackDog204 · #**2264** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 7:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by lotw_wpg

They are upgrading the Budweiser Lounge this year. It doesn't seem like they have any plans to build a new arena.

Not at the moment. However, upgrading the arena is a band-aid solution. Around 2035, TNSE will be starting discussions about building a new arena.

What better place to put it than by the Forks?

bomberjet · #**2265** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 8:28 PM**

They closed the exchnage restaurant towards the end of the season and it is part of the renos Biff mentioned. Apparently you'll be able to "see the ice" from the renovated restaurant area. Not sure exactly what that means or what it will look like.

Biff · #**2266** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 9:08 PM**

These threads are messed up. We are talking about the arena in the Forks thread, police pensions in the transit thread.

It is like Thunderdome in here

esquire · #**2267** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 9:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

These threads are messed up. We are talking about the arena in the Forks thread, police pensions in the transit thread.

It is like Thunderdome in here

the only rule is

THERE ARE NO RULES

pspeid · #**2268** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 9:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

the only rule is

THERE ARE NO RULES

Then this isn't a rule?

Or "there are no rules....expect this one....so there's one rule...."?

lotw_wpg · #**2269** Posted **Apr 26, 2023, 9:58 PM**

Well, anyways, about the Forks, lol. The land is owned by the forks and leased out to the developers. Leased out for Ninety-nine years, then broken up to 5 or 4/20 or 25-year extensions after, I believe, for 200 years in total. So no, the developers do not own the land. The Forks want control of what happens to the area. They just need to pull the trigger on development.

blueandgoldguy · #**2270** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 12:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Apparently they are removing 3 suites in the immediate vicinity of the Bud Lounge and creating loge type booths that are $108k for 4 seats for a 3 or 4 year term. Access to all events.

Any idea how many loge booths are being added Biff? 3? or more?

thurmas · #**2271** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 12:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

the only rule is

THERE ARE NO RULES

That used to be rule # 1 for the old Al Davis Oakland Raiders of the 70s and early 80s

Biff · #**2272** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 12:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by blueandgoldguy

Any idea how many loge booths are being added Biff? 3? or more?

Sorry, I don't know. My info is from someone who is losing their box (they are moving to another one). I would have to think it would be many more than 3 though. They are apparently losing 3 suites which hold 16 each. I would imagine it would be something like they have in Crypto.com in LA.

esquire · #**2273** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 1:15 PM**

^ That looks really cool, there are probably more than a few businesses in town that would be into something like that which is kind of halfway between regular seats and a full sized private suite.

thurmas · #**2274** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 2:39 PM**

When did Winnipeg get an arena built at the forks? I am confused

esquire · #**2275** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 2:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by thurmas

When did Winnipeg get an arena built at the forks? I am confused

Since there is no activity whatsoever on the railside site, maybe we can repurpose this thread for things that are actually happening!

WinCitySparky · #**2276** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 3:06 PM**

lol you guys are funny

thurmas · #**2277** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 3:11 PM**

Maybe the ice can build a 4500 seat arena at the forks

rrskylar · #**2278** Posted **Apr 27, 2023, 4:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

These threads are messed up. We are talking about the arena in the Forks thread, police pensions in the transit thread.

It is like Thunderdome in here

LOL! That's funny

Biff · #**2279** Posted **Jun 28, 2023, 9:08 PM**

Commenting from out of town, but just spent the afternoon drinking on the Chicago Riverwalk, someone within the city needs to request dollars from Ottawa to raise and concrete the walkways from the Leg to Waterfront Dr. It is absolutely gorgeous here, tons of people and 3 to 4 feet above the river level. Would be open all year round for our largest tourist attraction.

That and make Graham like 8th Ave in Calgary. Invest damn it!

thurmas · #**2280** Posted **Jun 28, 2023, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Commenting from out of town, but just spent the afternoon drinking on the Chicago Riverwalk, someone within the city needs to request dollars from Ottawa to raise and concrete the walkways from the Leg to Waterfront Dr. It is absolutely gorgeous here, tons of people and 3 to 4 feet above the river level. Would be open all year round for our largest tourist attraction.

That and make Graham like 8th Ave in Calgary. Invest damn it!

Hold your horses we are getting rid of the staircase that smells like pee thats the best we can do