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Originally Posted by Muta
I'm not that bothered with the western stereotype here (to a certain limit), it's good for a laugh. However, modern cities constantly evolve, and hanging on to outdated stereotypes makes us look 'small-town'; very much like a 'they took our jerbs!' attitude. Our city is now defined by our people that live here, and the mosaic here is undeniable.
One thing western heritage (if we're still doing that) should never permeate is the design of our infrastructure. So damn cheezy; the west was never known for it's architectural impact, so I see no reason why we should honor its bland history in that regard. If you want old buildings, go to Heritage Park. We don't designed western-themed cars for Calgary, so why should we do that with our buildings? Let's strive to be a modern city with world-class design and ingenuity; not striving to replicate remnants of an outdated past.
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Why not do both? Munich, for instance, is a great example of mixing the old world with the new. Munich certainly has some world-class architecture, but also a distinct Bavarian flavor to it.
Granted, Munich's history & culture is much deeper and richer than Calgary's, but it doesn't mean Calgary should abandon it's roots and culture altogether.
"Old" isn't always "bad".