‘Little Forks’: New proposal made for national urban park
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A proposal for national urban park, dubbed Little Forks, launched today. 430 hectares of land and water areas would included portions of the Assiniboine, Red, and Seine Rivers.
A new proposal for an urban national park was made in Winnipeg today at the Buchanan Marine Boat Launch. The proposal, dubbed “Little Forks” would include approximately 430-hectares of land and water areas, including 40-hectares of restored industrial lands.
The proposed park would be centred at the tip of Point Douglas and would include portions of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, as well as a large portion of the Seine River within the city limits.
Jean Trottier, an associate professor from the department of landscape architecture with the University of Manitoba took on the task of developing the proposal for Little Forks. He was quick to point out how other community groups were pivotal when it came to providing support to the proposals creation.
“I’d like to acknowledge that it really, benefited from the knowledge, and support and contribution of a great number of organizations and individuals,” said Trottier. “So really thank you, for being part of this adventure with us.”
With a focus based in for core pillars, the backbone of the proposal lie in four key areas.
Much like when The Forks began development back in the 1980’s, Trottier encouraged those who might be unsure about the project to consider the future.
“Take a look around us. 50 years ago, most of this place was a patch of barren land,” Trottier explained. “Now, we’re going to ask you this morning to look forward 50 years, and imagine what the rest of the places around us, up and down the rivers, could look like with a little care and determination.”
Trottier continued by stressing how as transformative as this project could be, it will require serious commitment from those who wish to see it through.
