06-10-2015, 07:34 AM
When I loved in the Kaufman Lofts, I frequented as many downtown shops as I could. I made a point of doing my errands & shopping there. I went and still go to the market every Saturday. Now I live on what you would call the fringe of the downtown core. Close to St Mary's Hospital. My friends and I support the downtown bars & eateries- why because it is close- I can walk or grab the bus home after some drinks. I still try to frequent as many downtown business as I can. I can honestly say I do 90% of my shopping within a 3 km radius of my house. My point is I make the effort.
Yes there are some areas that do not look like a poster out of Home & Gardens Magazine- get over it. I attended highschool in the mid 80's downtown and I can promise you that there were just as many seedy areas.
I think the city and the Region are going in the right direction, but this will take time. Business will come & go until the right mix is found.
Yes there are some areas that do not look like a poster out of Home & Gardens Magazine- get over it. I attended highschool in the mid 80's downtown and I can promise you that there were just as many seedy areas.
I think the city and the Region are going in the right direction, but this will take time. Business will come & go until the right mix is found.