Duke Tower Kitchener | 39 fl | completed

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I think the issue is time - we have less time to socialize, whether that is an extended lunch or lack of vacation days/time off compared to Europeans

Yet we have a large population of retired people, as well as those who presumably have legally mandated time off. If there was a useful park within a five minute walk of your home or workplace, it would be a lot easier to visit during whatever short period of time you had. I'm not talking large spaces, but more a small square with some trees and benches that would invite someone to stop and rest without the need to buy a coffee or food first.