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Originally Posted by Bunk
Re: Curitiba - I don't think he's lauding every aspect of the city, but it is well known as having implemented an effective BRT system and in some places effectively tying in higher density land uses in close proximity to that transit system. Something Calgary and many cities can learn from.
Re: Toronto - as much as it pains some Calgarians to admit, Toronto is a great city in many ways. I agree that it does have issues with sprawl on its periphery. In some places in the 905 worse than anything you see in Calgary, but that shouldn't dismiss other aspects of Toronto, which in my opinion are great. It has really lively streets, extensive walkable communities, healthy pedestrian-friendly main streets, great cultural diversity, etc.
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As much as I dislike Toronto because of the Leafs, I've visited the city twice in my life, and both times I've thought "man, I wish downtown Calgary was as happening as Toronto downtown". There's just no comparison. It is so much more pedestrian friendly, and there seems to be something happening all the time. There's always something to see or somewhere to be. I come back to Calgary, and it's downtown just seems filled with yuppies who go to work, and then go home.