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Originally Posted by 4X4
I still don't get the disdain for this. They're trying to start a new festival (or whatever you want to call this "flow" of people not driving). What the heck is the big deal? A Sunday in August. OMFG, my SUNDAY commute down Memorial is going to take an extra couple of minutes.
C'mon, when the resident road rager is ok with a road closure, you've really got to think about what you're getting upset about.
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There was no concept for the festival. Just someone who wanted to flex their aldermanic muscles.
Anytime you are shutting down a major road it should be for a good reason - an idea beyond just "hey let's shut down this street".
Roads are built for cars. That's what they are for. Again - I'm all for shutting them down from time to time but for a good reason.
The entire concept was poorly planned and a bad idea from the start. A community like Ramsay is dieing for an event like this (or Inglewood). Sticking it on Memorial just for the sake of doing so was silly.
And do be clear - I'm not upset about this specifically but it is more evidence about what is wrong with how this city has been run for the last few years. No real thought. Willy nilly decisions, and a lack of proper consultation.
The fact that attendance has been underwhelming 2 years running (if true) shows Calgarians don't care about this one.