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Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
Actually I'm more ticked off at her for not doing more to shut some of these "districts" down, namely the 1st Southwest strip of bars that popped up after Electric Ave died. I live very close to that strip. 1st south west could be an awesome little stretch of restaurants and cafes but instead we get 4th rate dance bars that have stabbing every other day. I understand she's been watching the bar count on 17th pretty closely, which is good - nice little pubs are good, but I would hate to see a "dance club" open up and give the "red mile" it's kiss of death. Tequila gives off more than enough bad vibe to 17th Ave as it is.
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The thing is, Calgary is supposed to be a vibrant city, so they say. But as much as you would not want clubs in the vicinity, they should be there. Every major city in North America basically has a strip in the core that is essentially a night club district. Vancouver has one(Granville St), Edmonton(Whyte Ave), Toronto(Richmond district), Montreal(St. Laurent),I could go on and on.
The best solution to keeping these areas in line is not shutting them down. But, rather increased police presence. If you ever go to any other cities districts, you will see cops parked on the side of the road or out and about. Thus, the violence is toned down alot.
Its great that you like the whole strip with restaurants and cafes, but if that is all the city had, well lets just say the nightlife would be worse than it already is. Nightclubs, as much as you may not like them, are essential when it comes to the vibrant image of a city. Clubs should be in the core, whether some people like it or not. If one doesnt like the noise of these areas, then move out from there. Downtown is going to be noisy no matter what. To expect peace and quiet in a downtown of a major city is ludacris.
The city needs it all, restaurants, pubs, cafes and yes, even clubs. The sooner more realize this, the sooner the city can be know as a vibrant city to work, rest and party. Until then, we will forever be known as the city that strives to be progressive, but is still stuck with a small town mentality, with a very boring atmosphere downtown.