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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
I think the closing a fabulous idea. We can get a chance for street vendors to strut their stuff off the beaten path, in a location that most Calgarians are familiar with. Besides, we close an artery like that for one day, but all the marathons and construction that take place all summer don't even raise an eyebrow for anyone? Puh-lease!
This will help local businesses, Calgarians and probably local tourism as well.
I think this is going to turn out much better than expected.
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I have to add my voice to the, "its not the idea, its the road choice" crowd.
This to me is more of doing something because they can, not because they should. They are closing half of a major thoroughfare that boasts next to no commercial property. Close down Kensington Road, or 10th St NW, or 4th Street SW, hell, close down 17th Ave or 14th St NW south of 16th Ave even... it at least makes some sense. Want the river? close down Riverfront Ave.
Memorial is a poor choice, and frankly, is a safety concern. As poorly designed as it may be, its still a major E-W connector. Ambulances need that road for access to Foothills, and purposely clogging it is not wise. Its nothing but mindless arrogance.
I'm grateful Deerfoot is provincial, lest these blowhards try to prove a point with the only real freeway.