Some Winnipeg business groups warn parts of a new parking strategy, which aims to modernize how the city manages its curb space, risk working against the strategy's intended goals.

Leaders of both the Exchange District Business Improvement Zone and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ told the public works committee on Thursday they’re relieved to finally see a comprehensive parking strategy.

But they argue some recent decisions, and the possibility of expanded paid parking hours, could make life harder for downtown businesses.

Exchange District BIZ executive director David Pensato said he’s disappointed the city launched a pilot project that changed parking rules in October without consulting the organization, which represents nearly 500 businesses in the area.

That pilot extended the time limit

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