As Winnipeggers, we’ve heard a lot about downtown over the past months. We know the pandemic has changed how we experience our city’s core, but plans for the future of the neighbourhood are starting to take shape.
Many people used to head downtown five days a week for work or school, but now it’s common to go only two to three times a week, if at all. This shift has contributed to business closures, increased safety issues, and reshaped a downtown area that no longer resembles the one many of us grew up with. However, the good news is that downtown is evolving for the better. With many projects and plans on the horizon, our city’s core can once again become the vibrant heart of the city we can be proud of.
So why should we care about our city’s downtown?