Dichotomy
Banned
So, we're comparing Toronto to Detroit? Wow. Just wow. And you think all of Detroit's woes are because of freeways and General Motors?
First of all, Chrysler and Ford are there also, no? Many of Detroit's problems have more to do with the fact that they didn't attract any new industry, that Washington was (and continues to be) more enamored with the NY-Cali votes then the 'fly-over' states and the 'white flight.' There is a can of worms I am sure that we don't want to open.
Most American cities, especially the olders ones are crime-ridden. There are lots of reasons, but I suppose we can blame it all on cars.
1.2%. Such a small, little number. I wonder what kind of numbers were thrown around in 1971 when the Allen was stopped. And now just look at what a lovely neighborhood that area has become. Our pride and joy! Even with a subway up the middle, the neighborhood is still a joke to get in or out of.
In fact, if we want to compare us to Detroit, why not? What new industry has 416 attracted in the past 15 years? Other than condos, what else is being built? The Bay-Adelaide tower has taken 15 years. Who is hiring in this city? Queen's Park? City Hall?
Sigh. We are not talking about building a NEW expressway (God knows!), but preserving what little we have.
But lost in all this shuffle is the train tracks! What about them? How is removing the Gardiner going to improve the view or pedestrian traffic?
Does anybody on this Board actually walk around downtown, or am I talking to armchair critics?
First of all, Chrysler and Ford are there also, no? Many of Detroit's problems have more to do with the fact that they didn't attract any new industry, that Washington was (and continues to be) more enamored with the NY-Cali votes then the 'fly-over' states and the 'white flight.' There is a can of worms I am sure that we don't want to open.
Most American cities, especially the olders ones are crime-ridden. There are lots of reasons, but I suppose we can blame it all on cars.
1.2%. Such a small, little number. I wonder what kind of numbers were thrown around in 1971 when the Allen was stopped. And now just look at what a lovely neighborhood that area has become. Our pride and joy! Even with a subway up the middle, the neighborhood is still a joke to get in or out of.
In fact, if we want to compare us to Detroit, why not? What new industry has 416 attracted in the past 15 years? Other than condos, what else is being built? The Bay-Adelaide tower has taken 15 years. Who is hiring in this city? Queen's Park? City Hall?
Sigh. We are not talking about building a NEW expressway (God knows!), but preserving what little we have.
But lost in all this shuffle is the train tracks! What about them? How is removing the Gardiner going to improve the view or pedestrian traffic?
Does anybody on this Board actually walk around downtown, or am I talking to armchair critics?