City committee to look at redeveloping downtown Winnipeg Hudson s Bay building
A committee struck by Mayor Brian Bowman will look at what to do with the giant Hudson s Bay building in downtown Winnipeg now that its owner is no longer using it.
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600,000-square-foot historic building in city s downtown was closed by retailer at the end of November
Posted: Dec 15, 2020 3:26 PM CT | Last Updated: December 15, 2020
Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman says he wouldn t rule anything out at this point on ways to fill the former retail space.(Trevor Lyons/CBC Radio-Canada )
WINNIPEG The City of Winnipeg is looking to figure out what to do with the now-vacant Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) building downtown. On Tuesday, Mayor Brian Bowman announced the creation of The Bay Downtown Advisory Committee, which will advise city council on the opportunities for future use of the building, located at 450 Portage Avenue. “Many Winnipeggers, myself included, have very fond memories of The Bay downtown,” Bowman said in a news conference. “It has historical significance to the history of our city. “While it is disappointing to see this landmark location close its doors, it represents an opportunity to think creatively about how this prime real estate can have significance in Winnipeg’s downtown.”