01-31-2020, 11:47 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-31-2020, 11:49 AM by panamaniac.)
(01-31-2020, 11:28 AM)westwardloo Wrote:(01-31-2020, 11:10 AM)panamaniac Wrote: As one would expect of a neighbourhood that has experienced some gentrification, no?Absolutely, I just had no idea how much it would cost to take a developer to the Province. I would say that this fight they would never completely win. The city would have to be pretty short sighted to allow a few concerned citizens stopping Google doubling their work staff in the region.
I am still not sure why people have such negative view when it comes to gentrification. Studies have shown that it benefits everyone in the neighborhood not just the wealthy home owners.Interesting article in the Atlantic if anyone wants to read. https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/10/in-defense-of-gentrification/413425/
Also this was a vacant parking lot, its not like they were tearing down low income housing to build an office building.
Just to note, I have a generally favourable view of gentrification. I understand that the privileged bring their privilege with them and do not hesitate to exercise it. I find that perfectly normal. In terms of the direct neighbours fending off a rather massive wall abutting their backyards, I was even somewhat sympathetic to this specific challenge, although I'm glad that a satisfactory compromise was reached.