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A recent survey with downtowners seems to support the opening of the in- tersection and the need to create a more vibrant place for pedestrians. Over a pe- riod of two days, 120-plus downtowners were asked “What best describes what you’d like to see at Por- tage and Main?” The top responses from the survey showed us that people want places where they can enjoy restaurants, a place where they can gath- er to celebrate and a place where all types of trans- portation-users are found. In addition, many busi- developers


ness owners,


and property owners feel that the intersection’s barricades cut off pedestrian movement as well as com- merce, business and social interaction, which is the lifeblood of our downtown that creates the vibrancy that people really want. This blocks urban revitalization, leaves missed opportunities for re-devel-


opment and small business development and cuts off the city’s four most vibrant neighbourhoods/districts, which include the East and West Exchange, Portage Avenue and the Forks. I do think we can find a general consensus on why the intersection of Portage and Main should be open to all forms of transporta- tion. It is important that everyone is given the op- portunity to downtown


utilize this intersection


Stefano Grande Downtown


in their day-to-day lives, whether


they These decide to


take a car, a bus, a bike or walk.


incremental


next steps will allow for all voices to be heard and is


critical to achieving consensus and a vi- sion for a better downtown. A downtown where we can celebrate our culture, his- tory and past, and a place that is authentic to our city. Stefano Grande is executive director of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ.


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