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I wish every commercial building downtown had a retail ground floor too. It’s not realistic but it would be great. Richardson’s need a lab. They spent more building downtown than the suburban option they looked at. I’m glad they did. I didnt have a realistic expectation that they would build and run retail in their lab. As great as that would be.
It's a nice distance from the Richardson HQ, too -- one long block, not connected underground, but still close enough that people can walk from 1 Portage over. Has the potential to bring a little bit of street action to that stretch of Lombard.
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Old Posted Apr 5, 2018, 6:53 PM
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It's a nice distance from the Richardson HQ, too -- one long block, not connected underground, but still close enough that people can walk from 1 Portage over. Has the potential to bring a little bit of street action to that stretch of Lombard.
I really don't understand how people could be critical of this development. When Winnipeg has filled up all of the surface lots only then can we complain about the types of projects being built. One more gravel lot filled by a building that creates sustainable jobs is ok by me. Anything is better than looking at that.
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Well, you may have noticed that certain people like to naysay everything around here.
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Old Posted Apr 5, 2018, 7:59 PM
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^ Richardson's are sitting on a lot more money and property than just this one that they're doing nothing with...
They are a multi-billion dollar international company. I think they do stuff to make money. I can't argue with that. Within the confines of making a profit, they have done a ton for Winnipeg and the downtown.
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It is one thing to be a successful company, but it is another to sit on lots for 30 years, then talk about revitalization.
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It is one thing to be a successful company, but it is another to sit on lots for 30 years, then talk about revitalization.
I don't know if you work, or what sector you work in, but you seem ill-informed about how private companies work and motivate themselves. It's not uncommon to hold property for future development, in areas where there has traditionally been a lack of activity or demand. That said, Richardson's has built a skyscraper at the corner of portage and main, is a partner in the True North project going up, which is taking another surface lot, and now this. Profit-based based companies don't just do stuff to make you happy. This isn't rocket science.
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Oh please, what have they done for downtown since 1967? I am sure TNS would have proceeded without the Richardsons.

"We looked at other alternative sites but we agreed it would be inconsistent with our commitment to downtown."

Bitch please. Don't be looking down at all those empty barren lots and now spout revitalization. The fact is that this lot has been an eyesore for 30 years.
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Oh please, what have they done for downtown since 1967? I am sure TNS would have proceeded without the Richardsons.
Employed 400+ people right at Portage and Main.
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What about GWL? We are not talking about day to day operations, and staffing but revitalization efforts. You think this measly lab is worth shouting from the rooftops? If they really had a passion for the downtown, that lot (and who knows what other land they own) would have been developed by now or sold. I had no idea they owned that land for so long.

I am impressed more by Artis, and I do not think we have seen the last of the projects the company has planned.
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Oh please, what have they done for downtown since 1967? I am sure TNS would have proceeded without the Richardsons.

"We looked at other alternative sites but we agreed it would be inconsistent with our commitment to downtown."

Bitch please. Don't be looking down at all those empty barren lots and now spout revitalization. The fact is that this lot has been an eyesore for 30 years.
I've said what I have to say on this to you. I know what you are so I don't feel the need to add anything further. Best.
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since 2012, the Richardson family has made over $3.5 billion. if they would have instead used $3 billion of that $3.5 billion to hire/pay employees, they could have paid 10 000 employees a salary of $60,000 a yr for the years 2012-2017. $30 million isn't very much to them..

i mean, would you rather have the benefits of the Richardson's being $3.5 billion richer and all the "benefits" that brings to portage and main, or 10 000 workers contributing to the local economy with a $60,000 yr income?
What magical land are you from?
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I know: why not give RRC $$$ to build its new facility?
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since 2012, the Richardson family has made over $3.5 billion. if they would have instead used $3 billion of that $3.5 billion to hire/pay employees, they could have paid 10 000 employees a salary of $60,000 a yr for the years 2012-2017. $30 million isn't very much to them..

i mean, would you rather have the benefits of the Richardson's being $3.5 billion richer and all the "benefits" that brings to portage and main, or 10 000 workers contributing to the local economy with a $60,000 yr income?


Since when do we get to tell other people what to do with their property? It's one thing to critique design of buildings but the Richardsons' assets do not belong to us.

But in case you aren't convinced, let me just say it would do a lot for downtown if your paycheque were redirected to defraying the overhead costs of businesses operating in Portage Place. Can you PM me to pass along your banking details so I can get started on the arrangements?
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Since when do we get to tell other people what to do with their property? It's one thing to critique design of buildings but the Richardsons' assets do not belong to us.

But in case you aren't convinced, let me just say it would do a lot for downtown if your paycheque were redirected to defraying the overhead costs of businesses operating in Portage Place. Can you PM me to pass along your banking details so I can get started on the arrangements?
I'm sure it would cover it, as those kinds of businesses do not have high overhead costs...
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If they really had a passion for the downtown, that lot (and who knows what other land they own) would have been developed by now or sold. I had no idea they owned that land for so long.
They wouldn't develop the lots unless they knew they could make a profit, businesses don't just develop stuff for the sake of developing stuff... Even if they had sold their lots what then? There's no proof that anybody else would have done anything

Is this a 25 story high-rise? No, and that's okay, not every project can be or has to be, that's just the way it works... It's a beautiful (imo) building that could just had easily gone in the suburbs or an industrial park... But the Richardsons felt downtown was the better choice and personally I applaud them for that
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True, I think it is time to take a break from all the 25 story buildings being built in Winnipeg.

Richardson should just admit that then "we wanted to develop it sooner, but the conditions in Winnipeg are not conducive...". I would respect that more than the announcement he made.
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Since when do we get to tell other people what to do with their property? It's one thing to critique design of buildings but the Richardsons' assets do not belong to us.
While we're at it we could collectivise downtown and make it illegal to object... utopia soon follows!
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