Winnipeg | The Forks Market | Railside at The Forks

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The thing is – once that whole residential component is built up (and likely another hotel or two), The Forks doesn't need to rely on being a "destination" as much anymore. As busy as it is at times in winter and summer now – it's still quite quiet outside prime skating and dinner hours. When people live there, and there are just more people around in general – they will be busier, at more times.

Also, does the city really need to "sell" the land to The Forks (at least at full price), an organization which they own 33% of – and is going to start generating them a lot more tax revenue. The Forks already maintains all the roads (except Pioneer) and sidewalks surrounding Parcel 4, for "free"