One Young (née Mayfair Hotel) | 5 fl | Complete

[KWchick]

Any updates here?

It's still in danger of imminent collapse. 

lol..

well this article talks about sluggish downtown and stores closing etc..

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5657...struction/

the victoria one apt building is mentioned, saying that it will help rejuvenate the downtown

once ppl move in.

i doubt very much that just because it is located dpwntown, that it will 'help' make it any busier fpr stores.

most ppl seem to go to the big box stores. there arent many places left downtown TO shop..

it is also mentioned that the events held such as bluesfest etc also help..

i do not see how.. and even if they do, it only lasts the weekend it is held.. i cannot see how that would keep

store-owners in business for the long term.

and as someone in the article also mentioned, 'beautification' isnt going to fix everything..

who would come downtown just to 'look at' the newest green area? oh, they might stay for a coffee or something.

i simply cant see how getting rid of interesting historical buildings, replacing them with the same old green glass and

concrete blocks, and stores closing all over the downtown is going to rejuvenate anything.

look at bargain shop... was there for years and well patronized. ppl who live downtown need SOMEWHERE to shop

if they are going to go downtown.

fancy clothing stores and too many pita or sushi places are not going to cut it.

really, IF it were true that it is 'improving', then why are stores closing? they should be booming. i would think the

store owners would know.. and look at what they are saying.