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Originally Posted by Titan2
Thanks. I do understand that. I just think we should be promoting local. If it is spectacular, and I happen to put the Peace bridge into that category, then I don't mind, as much, but man, this is not that.
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I definitely see and understand your point Titan, and I also want to support local where we can.
Keep in mind too, that many of our beautiful city's most famous pieces of infrastructure - the new library, the Peace Bridge, Studio Bell, the Bow, Telus Sky, and soon the new convention centre and the new arena - were/are designed by non-local firms. These are important components of Calgary's culture and local ethos. Locals architects and engineers, however, are employed during the creation process are a very critical part of the equation. Do I think locals should be given a chance? Absolutely. But, I keep an open mind when it comes to each individual project and how it came to be, and how it will benefit our city as a whole in the future.