01-12-2018, 11:53 AM
(01-12-2018, 11:48 AM)urbd Wrote:(01-12-2018, 11:42 AM)panamaniac Wrote: That thing (which shall not be mentioned) seems much more prevalent among "new Waterloo" than among people born and raised there. I always think of it as an unintended consequence of Kitchener's decision to put its university in Waterloo.
But still, as DTK scores company after company wanting to locate there (many previously located in Waterloo's non-descript office parks), new residential towers, businesses opening, multimodal hub, etc... I could really see Waterloo feeling 'jealous' and wanting to be part of it... thus becoming more willing, in fact wanting an amalgamation. Mark my words!
You took the words right out of my mouth. People from Waterloo fail to understand that much of their cities success is part and parcel to the population base in Kitchener. Without Kitchener, Waterloo is way to small to enjoy many of the businesses and amenities they have. And it is the holier than thou attitude that will limit future success. The tide has changed, this is clear.