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Originally Posted by #-3
Correct me if I am wrong, but is Montreal not unlike Calgary. A sprawling suburban city with relatively low population density by urban standards.
Something that probably looks even worse when you control for region. In the case of Calgary, it's pretty common for interior western cities that are very spread out to have low density Calgary fits right in with SLC, Denver, Phoenix.... But when you compare Montreal other cities in the region of the same age and economic gravity (Boston, Pittsburgh, Toronto...) I'd think there low density is a major outlayer.
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Having lived in Montreal I don’t feel it’s similar to Calgary. Maybe in the far suburbs, but I feel Montreal is closer to London England with attached houses and apartments over shops.
I think the vision for density is not skyscrapers, but more realistic density with attached homes, and a lot more 4-6 level, family-size condos. Think Buenos Aires or Paris. I look at this as livable density where building costs are reasonable, and you get enough density to support having everything you need within a short walk.
And obviously every city has suburbs and exurbs where a garden and more space is available.