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Originally Posted by Thunderball
You know, some people actually like living as far away from Downtown as possible... they just don't like the density, crime, vagrancy, etc. These people would live in Banff or Canmore if they could, but they work in Calgary. Personally, I love suburban living, I can walk to Fish Creek, I have soccer fields and hockey rinks minutes away on foot, same with basic shopping, schools, etc. Anything more, and I have my car. I have a bus stop maybe 250m from my house if so inclined. I have my space. If it wasn't for the lack of high-paying jobs, I'd totally live in Canmore or Banff.
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I don't know what Calgary is like, but I know that in Vancouver, the crime is actually worse in the suburbs. I'd feel much more safe walking around downtown Vancouver at night than I would Surrey or Maple Ridge.
The fact the density is high means there are always people around. It makes it more safe.