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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
I was in Vancouver this past week. Lots of condos in metro Vancouver with shuttered windows, closed blinds, and no balcony items. Although it's simply anecdotal, I really started to see the empty residences first hand. It's too bad as well, there are lots of people who could use those places and more positively contribute to the local economy and community.
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I lived in a Yaletown highrise for a few years and can confirm your perception. Tons of condos with blinds permanently up, and never any lights on. Although the apparent increased privacy was nice, it was actually a bit eerie at times.