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nice, but walkability score at the moment hovers around zero.
What would have you had them do differently to boost this?nice, but walkability score at the moment hovers around zero.
I think they were referring to the fact that walkability and transit access in the general area is horrible, therefore putting any development in this area at a significant disadvantage to places like Old Strathcona, Mckernan, Oliver, and even the Quarters.What would have you had them do differently to boost this?
A gondola perhaps would help?Plus, for retail/groceries, if you want to go anywhere by bike/walking you need to go uphill.
A gondola perhaps would help?
If the Ortona station happens, it would only be 300m from the station, but 1km from the nearest grocery stores at the ICE District. 2.5km round trip isn't exactly walkable.
I just so happen to live just 1 or 2 blocks from the Flats, and it takes me about 15 minutes to walk to the Ice District. It's a 10-15 minute walk to restaurants, pubs, gyms, medical clinic, dentist, wine shops, pharmacies, shopping malls and hotels. Once the grocery opens in the Ice District next year then I may have one less reason to drive!
The uphill climbs are along McDougall Hill, Bellamy Hill and 103 St, plus there is the funicular.
Plus, for retail/groceries, if you want to go anywhere by bike/walking you need to go uphill.
Truth.That's why e-bikes are so great or even scooters. My buddy has an e-fat bike with studded tires for winter that he used last season.
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The 104 Street skyline looks so tired in this photo...From yesterday
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This is what I was getting at. As a missing middle project located in the infill, which has been notoriously difficult to produce, people are still complaining its not walk-able enough? Get real.I just so happen to live just 1 or 2 blocks from the Flats, and it takes me about 15 minutes to walk to the Ice District. It's a 10-15 minute walk to restaurants, pubs, gyms, medical clinic, dentist, wine shops, pharmacies, shopping malls and hotels. Once the grocery opens in the Ice District next year then I may have one less reason to drive!
The uphill climbs are along McDougall Hill, Bellamy Hill and 103 St, plus there is the funicular.