Your downtown church is getting a glow-up
Hey, you know that big, beautiful Holy Trinity Anglican Church right downtown, close to Portage and Main? The one with the green copper roof that just *screams* old Winnipeg? Well, they're finally moving ahead with some big plans for it, eh. For years, there's been talk about restoring it, giving it new life, and now CentreVenture — they're the ones always looking to boost our downtown — are starting to ask us, the people of Winnipeg, what we actually want to see happen there.
### More Than Just a Church
This isn't just about fixing up an old building; it's about what that building *can be* for the city. Think about how much our downtown has changed, hey? From the Exchange District's warehouses turning into art studios and cool shops, to The Forks being our year-round meeting place. Holy Trinity is sitting on some prime real estate, right there in the heart of it all. The CEO from CentreVenture, Angela Mathieson, she put it so well: this place could "provide so much more." Imagine it as a new hub, a community space, maybe even a performance venue.
* It’s a chance to preserve a piece of our history.
* It could bring new energy and foot traffic right to the core of downtown.
* It’s a place for us to gather, to make new memories, or just to warm up after a long walk down Broadway in February, eh.
It's about time, too. We’ve seen what happens when we invest in these heritage buildings. It grounds us, reminds us of who we are, while pushing us to think about what's next. So, keep an eye out for those consultations, give your two cents. This church isn't just a building; it's a part of our skyline, part of our story, and it's getting ready for its next chapter, hey.
Winterpeg. We built a city in the coldest place anyone has any business building a city — and it is genuinely wonderful. Good morning.
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