Unicity

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For the cryptographic meaning, see Unicity distance.

Unicity came into existence in the Greater Winnipeg area in 1972. It was an innovative experiment in local government reform that established the City of Winnipeg as one unified city.

The City of Winnipeg Act incorporated the R. M. of Charleswood, R. M. of Fort Garry, R. M. of North Kildonan, R. M. of Old Kildonan, Town of Tuxedo, City of East Kildonan, City of West Kildonan, City of St. Vital, City of Transcona, City of St. Boniface, City of St. James-Assiniboia, City of Winnipeg and The Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg into one city.

Unicity replaced the two-tier metropolitan system established in 1960. The bold initiative captured the attention of cities and city reformers across Canada and North America for its unique combination of goals as well as for its key features. However it has failed to ignite development within the downtown area of Winnipeg, which has declined since Unicity government came into being.