I wanted to start a discussion. Bellamy's article this week is a good starting point that points out that decades of low density city planning has resulted in unmanageable amounts of potholes and infrastructure decay. As we head into a fall election this issue should get the attention it deserve and maybe some action will come of it.
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/op...576504792.html
The Osbourne Village Neighbourhood Plan has the best of intentions yet resulted in zero high density buildings in the ten years since it was made law. Bellamy, Gerbasi an Rollins are great people yet they fell into the NIMBY trap despite what they say. They talk a good talk but the results of their work is there for all to see. Zero high density builds and the neighbourhood looks like its stuck in the 80s. If you want to see a collection of new high density builds go 12km to Bridgwater.
I think the entire Osbourne Village Neighbourhood Plan should be trashed. Rezone every square inch for mixed use high density except parks. Same goes for much of Corydon St. B, the West end and around every rapid transit station. Stop approving mid/high density housing near the perimeter for a while.
