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IKEA in Winnipeg

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101 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:25 am

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Mayor's office is just beaming! 4 years from now and we'll have an IKEA!
We won't have to order on any more from the internet!
Never trusted that internet thing with all of its tubes!

Mayor Sam is announcing the rapid bus service route being changed from U.of W. to IKEA, instead of U.of M, and the route back to be serviced by trucks to bring back all the $399 sofas!

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102 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:55 am

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JTF wrote:Apparently, it was reported, the place they're interested in is Kenaston and Sterling Lyon Parkway.

Damnit...just what we need in that area...more traffic!

103 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:57 am

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Traffic isn't too bad in THAT area...it's when you get north of there that it's stupid.

Before IKEA comes in, they should decide what to do with that old base, and maybe wipe out the housing along that stretch.

Rezone it for a more "commercial" environment, so they can raise the speed limit...and get rid of that stupid camera light.

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104 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:59 pm

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The money announced for the area was expansion of the lanes from Taylor south I believe.

We have to stop our resistance to change in this city.

105 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:13 pm

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traffic is totally bad in that area.
I used to be able to get out of the city southbound by taking route 90 south... 25 minutes.. tops ( unless stopped by a train )

and now because of all the freakin lights on that road. its a minimum of 35 minutes...

106 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:26 pm

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I drive down that way quite frequently...and aside from the stretch from Portage to Grant...I never have any problems.

Once I get passed Superstore, I fly pretty smoothly all the way to Pembina Hwy.

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107 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:54 pm

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AGEsAces wrote:I drive down that way quite frequently...and aside from the stretch from Portage to Grant...I never have any problems.

Once I get passed Superstore, I fly pretty smoothly all the way to Pembina Hwy.

Wasn't it Flying Rat that flies pretty smoothly? Exclamation

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108 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:06 pm

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...not to mention TMan et al. Wink

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109 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 5:17 pm

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There are too many unsynchronized lights along Kenaston. And NO traffic management technology in use apparently. And even less human thinking. Ikea and related retail and other will add significantly to the traffic. But no matter where that store goes traffic will be a nightmare.

110 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 5:19 pm

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Traffic is the worst planning dept of this city .

111 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 5:47 pm

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grumpy old man wrote:The money announced for the area was expansion of the lanes from Taylor south I believe.

We have to stop our resistance to change in this city.

It's our blanket *approval* of poor planning that has allowed us to be in the mess that we're in now. Try and find anyone who believes that the city has been well-designed and planned. Most will complain about the bad planning.

112 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:03 pm

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If you read my posts you'll discover just how much I loathe the planners in this city. But the resistance to Ikea and the traffic are not necessarily connected. This might seem counter-intuitive but let's welcome Ikea to town and then get the friggen planners doing their job properly.

113 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:41 pm

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When I was driving tour buses in Montreal 14 years ago, one of the tour guides on board told the group there was a law (I'm assuming it's a Montreal law now, but at the time I thought it was Canadian), that 10% of any building cost had to be applied to city beautification or infrastructure.

She explained that was the reason for so many statues/flowers/trees/etc. throughout the city.

Perhaps that's what we need in Winnipeg...not to discourage businesses...but imagine how appealing it could be for a developer if they get to plan the streets and access to their property? Or if they know a percentage of their costs would apply to improve customer access? or appeal?

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114 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:05 pm

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I'd put a Golden Boy on the Legislative Building. Cool

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115 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:08 pm

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AGEsAces wrote:When I was driving tour buses in Montreal 14 years ago, one of the tour guides on board told the group there was a law (I'm assuming it's a Montreal law now, but at the time I thought it was Canadian), that 10% of any building cost had to be applied to city beautification or infrastructure.

She explained that was the reason for so many statues/flowers/trees/etc. throughout the city.

Perhaps that's what we need in Winnipeg...not to discourage businesses...but imagine how appealing it could be for a developer if they get to plan the streets and access to their property? Or if they know a percentage of their costs would apply to improve customer access? or appeal?

I say No to new taxes for businesses...

116 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:22 pm

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Boy, 2009 is gonna be real heavy on the wallet...
Remember the discussions about water? Things are already starting to heat up between European countries because of river diversions, dams, pollution, etc...
Welcome to the future.
Oh. Oops. Thread title. Uhm. Okay, IKEA will build Winnipeg's new stadium and the store will be built in and around it. 2 for 1 special. It will be built NW from the airport. (My prediction).

117 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:12 pm

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Electrician wrote:Okay, IKEA will build Winnipeg's new stadium and the store will be built in and around it.

Damn, I hope there are enough Allen keys to go aroound.

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118 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:03 pm

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"When I was driving tour buses in Montreal 14 years ago, one of the tour guides on board told the group there was a law (I'm assuming it's a Montreal law now, but at the time I thought it was Canadian), that 10% of any building cost had to be applied to city beautification or infrastructure.

She explained that was the reason for so many statues/flowers/trees/etc. throughout the city.

Perhaps that's what we need in Winnipeg"
we sort of have a similar thing in Winnipeg... sort of

119 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:11 am

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I'd go for a tax to reduce noise pollution. They could start with getting Jenny Gerbasi to shut up.

120 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:14 am

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so how many days after IKEA opens will JYSK close?
Or will Jysk close before the doors of IKEA even open?

121 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:19 am

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JYSK and Linen n' things are about the same, right? And Linen n' Things shut down...

122 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:20 am

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They did? When?

123 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:22 am

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grumpy old man wrote:If you read my posts you'll discover just how much I loathe the planners in this city. But the resistance to Ikea and the traffic are not necessarily connected. This might seem counter-intuitive but let's welcome Ikea to town and then get the friggen planners doing their job properly.

Somewhere, sometime ago, somebody zoned that area Industrial....arguably the Planners did so.

For Ikea to go ahead, this area has to be rezoned to Commercial.

How can the blame be put on our planners if what they say is always ignored by councillors.

Remember...Planners don't have money...Developers do. Wink

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124 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:25 am

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grumpy old man wrote:They did? When?

Presently...

http://smartcanucks.ca/linens-n-things-canada-going-out-of-business-expect-a-huge-liquidation-sale/
and if that's not authoritative enough of a source:
http://www.lnt.com/home/index.jsp

My wife picked up some knick-knacks for 60% off.

125 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:27 am

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JYSK (always sounded like a porn spooge reference) and Linens n' Things - TACKY overpriced and craptacular.

http://www.granhotelflores.blogspot.com

126 Re: IKEA in Winnipeg Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:29 am

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I believe its pronounced "Yisk"

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