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Centre in the Square

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03-31-2015, 02:06 PM (This post was last modified: 03-31-2015, 09:13 PM by BuildingScout.)

(03-31-2015, 09:56 AM)panamaniac Wrote: I don't know whether I agree with City Council's decision yesterday on CITS' mandate, but it's probably best in the absence of another, smaller venue that could focus on the local arts and cultural community.

I agree with the decision from City Council. In this day and age in the competition for good jobs a city has to offer an environment that is conducive to business. This ranges from availability of commercial and industrial space, to proper infrastructure, to good schools, to a lively art scene.

I've talked to CEOs and high academic officials and they all report the lack of a vibrant cultural and commercial activity as an impediment to attracting top talent. In fact RIM opened offices in Toronto not because it wanted to, but because there were some people who wouldn't take the job otherwise.

The decision by City Council is a bold step in the right direction.

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