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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
Those advocating for urban intensification usually think of Manhattan and Arbutus urban atmosphere, where couples stroll along flower shops and cafes holding hands. This is an utopia.
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No, it is a product of quality urban design, planning, and development.
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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh
Calgary is a working city with harsh environment. Street walking is not usually a favoured option but a necessity for most from October till May. Not gonna happen here.
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People said it would never happen in Copenhagen yet they have the longest pedestrian street in the World in what is one of the most livable cities in the World.
A poor attitude and a planning system that only accommodates one type of development are the real obstacles. Yet even they can be removed.