Everyone here is entitled to their thoughts on what they want Winnipeg to be. For those who are content with what they see as progress, you do not get to accuse others of being negative just because they want a more dynamic, vibrant downtown. Moreover, I do not have the right to rebuke others for insisting that there have been changes aplenty downtown, despite my contention that they have hardly made an impact, so the same courtesy should be extended my way. I do not call some of you obtuse because you are not realizing what I do, so I think it is fair not to call me negative.
I see numerous surface lots, neglected buildings, high vacancies--both office and retail, a lack of fine hotels, and decrepit roads/curbs/boulevards. I get to believe this based on what I see.
Can anyone find a 360 in not only the Exchange, but all of downtown Winnipeg as charming as this? Beautiful landscaping including manicured lawn, pride in buildings, pleasing sidewalks, a wonderful mixture of architecture (color and texture--not gray and beige)? I do not think so, and again, I get to want for Winnipeg what I want.
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