General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

[DK519]

I didn't attend the meeting but it's hard to believe anyone could object to anything about this development.

This area is the dimly lit armpit of DTK and literally anything would be an improvement.

This "dimly lit armpit" you speak of is actually a very vibrant area.  I frequent this area with my children often.  Have you ever ate at Yeti Cafe, or gone into the record shop in the alley X-Disc-C music or Sunrise Music  and shopped for some old vinyl ? Or gone to the market ?  Or gone to the amazing bakeries ? Or gone to Pho Dau Bo ?  or shopped in the New City Supermarket ?  I could keep on going...  Just because it isnt as pretty as say uptown Waterloo, it does not deserve the term "Armpit".   I am curious if you have actually walked around the area and shopped, or just making a casual observation from when you drove by.  P.S.  I am not trying to label you, I am genuinely interested in what lens your view point is to make this determination.  I sure dont see it the same way.  I hear comments like this from people often about DTK in general, yet when I challenge them on when and what places they frequent to come to this conclusion, I met with the same,,, I dont go there, it isnt safe.

I don't want to get into a "who spends more time downtown" contest but yes, I walk this block about twice daily sometimes three times. I have been to all the places you mention some more regularly than others. 

Sorry if the term armpit might not have been totally appropriate but of all the areas downtown, this stretch of King has more garbage and is obviously more dimly lit than anywhere. I've seen more fights and been yelled at by more people than anywhere else as well. Most friends of mine avoid walking through here and will take Duke St instead.

I agree there are great destinations nearby but you can't argue that it hasn't been neglected for a long time.