Waverley West booming, but recreation a bust
A new city councillor will be elected this fall to lead Winnipeg’s fastest-growing ward that remains short on city services despite it being the most populated.
Five candidates are vying for the leadership of Winnipeg's fastest-growing ward, Waverley West. The ward, home to approximately 72,000 residents, is still lacking in city services despite its population boom. One key concern is the need for adequate recreation opportunities, with over 40% of the population being youth under 30. Candidates Nafiya Naso, Jasmine Brar, Antar Banik, Uche Nwankwo and Yuanchao Li have all emphasized the importance of addressing this issue in their respective platforms.
Naso, Brar and Nwankwo have all pledged to advocate for funding to build or expand recreational facilities, particularly at the upcoming South Winnipeg Recreation Campus. Banik, on the other hand, is more focused on improving traffic flow and access to the ward, proposing road widening and public transit expansion to accommodate the growing population.
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