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Originally Posted by D as in David
Would sitting in your climate-controlled car for an extra 5 minutes to get through that intersection be a big deal?
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Originally Posted by getbak
400 metres are the absolute closest couple of homes on the east end of Bayview (and that's a straight line, so more like 600m following the pathway and walking through the Glenmore Landing parking lot).
Here's the 15 minute walkshed from the BRT stop: https://app.traveltime.com/search/0-...366&selected=1
About half of Bayview, a small corner of Palliser, a small portion of Pump Hill, and a few higher-density buildings, but I believe they're primarily senior housing.
This isn't really a NIMBY issue because it's not in anyone's backyard. Hardly anyone lives anywhere close to Glenmore Landing west of 14th Street. So, where do you draw the line on "community" engagement? This really is a NOMC -- "Not On My Commute" issue where the biggest complaint seems to be the increase in traffic.
How much concern should be given to people who don't live anywhere near the project but drive past it on their way to work? |
Sure, let's just boost everyone's commute by 5-10 minutes, because who cares? I mean that's fine if you're cool with that for you, but I'd rather not thanks.
It's not just about the commute though. This has been a hub in the community for 40 years. Clearly residents who frequent this consistently are going to have opinions and should be consulted. Particularly, when the city is selling more land to the developer for the project.