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[KWchick]

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.. 

Maybe most people love big box stores ... but we shop at Costco once every few months, and maybe the same for Home Depot or Walmart.  Can't think of any other big boxes I have set foot in for the last year or so.

And if people live downtown, they will want to buy food somewhere (Waterloo Square, Central, New City) and eat out or go for a drink somewhere.  It doesn't mean that we need to have a Costco or Rona downtown.

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.

They help, because they get people downtown, and especially into downtown bars and restaurants.  If they like what they see, they will come back, to eat, drink -- and live downtown.

well i am not suggesting having a rona or something similar downtown..

but there used to be regular grocery stores downtown.. and hardware store.. and also i recall some pretty good places to eat.
anyone remember shlotzki's (sp?)
that just came to mind. there were other places.

and sure, ppl will go to bluesfest etc.. and they 'might' come back to shop... but there arent really any good places TO shop.
i dont know.
seems to me they have gotten rid of an awful lot of busy places...

doesnt anyone remember it being very busy down there? it sure was when i first came here..

and as for green spaces, i dont think one that is created by tearing down a building compares to victoria park at all.

hopefully, they leave the park alone!
but it wouldnt surprise me if they do something 'new and progressive' with that, too..