General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

[Bjays93]

I love to walk around DTK and other areas for that matter.  When I walk, I don't have music in my ears disconecting me from the souroundings,  I walk with attention to the traffic, vehicles, other pedestrians, and often cyclists who too cause concern. I do this with a purpose, to arrive at my destination safely just as I would if I was operating a vehicle.  When I walk in these areas that you declare are unpleasant, I don't see it that way at all.  I see, hear and smell the many different experiences which I find enjoyable.  It is these experiences that I want to encounter when I go walking.

If I want peace and tranquility, I go for a hike on the Bruce Trail or other designated conservation/naturL areas.

I guess my point is that your unpleasant is another person's enjoyment.  Everyone views life through a different lense...

Same for me. When I go for a walk downtown, I want that big city feel. I like walking in the shadow of buildings towering over me, I enjoy the sound of construction ringing aloud, and vehicles and bikes and people going by. I dont mind narrow sidewalks, or walking amongst traffic (i grew up in Hong Kong so it feels homey in a way) i totally understand other people not liking that, but for me thats part of the charm of the big city. 

I'll go elsewhere for peace and quiet and to soak in the sounds of nature.