201 Portage transformation a step toward revitalizing downtown Winnipeg: CEO
Global News
One of Winnipeg's tallest buildings is celebrating a new look after years of renovations in the hopes of revitalizing downtown and welcoming employees back.
One of Winnipeg’s tallest buildings is celebrating a new look after years of renovations in the hopes of revitalizing downtown and welcoming employees back to the iconic corner of Portage and Main.
Dozens of dignitaries, including Premier Heather Stefanson and Mayor Scott Gillingham, gathered at 201 Portage Ave., Wednesday to commemorate the transformation, showcasing the $25-million in upgrades to the courtyard, lobby and upper floors.
The 33-storey building will also welcome a new restaurant come spring, as 529 Wellington prepares to open a sister location on the main floor.
They’re steps many people hope will build momentum in a downtown still recovering from the COVID pandemic.
With a set of changes under its belt and more to come, Harvard Developments is hopeful 201 Portage will become more than just a place where people come to work.
“It’s critically important that people have a reason to come downtown, not just to sit behind their desk,” president and CEO Rosanne Hill Blaisdell said.
“It’s an experiential initiative, if you will, and we’re human beings, right? So, the social interactivity is really, really important.”
Part of that plan involves hosting entertainment and classes in the building’s new spaces, while making guests feel safe coming out of the pandemic, Hill Blaisdell told Global News.
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The proposed upgrades include parking lot improvements, wider trails, and a 2.4-metre-wide multi-use pathway.
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