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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Isn't the prevalent opinion of those in the know basically the opposite of things returning to earth? I would listen to that over a gut.
Maybe I misread it somewhere, but it sounds like Canada is going to struggle to even maintain the current situation for the next decade. Things getting better without any significant and drastic action is pretty much off the table entirely. This isn't exactly new, it's a problem that has been getting worse for... ever?
Either way, I don't think people have to like upzoning, or having their neighbourhoods change, or whatever. I don't think you have to see a few houses getting knocked down across the street and think, "Wow! They're replacing those few houses with an apartment complex? YES!!!!" But... you should also remember that your neighbourhood isn't yours alone, and to not be a dick about it, and learn to accept change.
The current situation is unsustainable. You cannot live in an unsustainable situation and expect the world not to adapt just to make you happy. Unsustainable situations are either solved before they reach a breaking point or they reach it and break. You're looking at change either way, and for those who don't want change, the kind of change that comes from hitting a breaking point is always far, far worse. So you either have to adapt to change, or leave the unsustainable situation yourself.
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Sometimes people in the know don't really know.
I'm actually quite optimistic for Canada, and feel our situation will improve significantly over the next decade.
We just finished spending the last 3 years outlining a development plan for our area, and now they want to scrap that, and throw things wide open by upzoning. Can you blame us for being pizzed off?.
I realize change is inevitable, and like everyone, have to learn to adapt. However, things don't always change for the better. I don't consider myself as being a dick. I'm just an ordinary old guy expressing an opinion.