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Originally Posted by BlackYear
Curious, the dead end Harper Lane, would the city be looking at extending this to the intersection of Superstore/Staples parking lot? Allowing Infinity residents a way out to Main? Is this part of the rezoning?
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That's actually a very interesting thought
BlackYear! The entrance onto Main from the Superstore is signalized, and this would certainly help with any access/egress issues from
Infinity. It would also make for a handy shortcut for the 500 or so residents of this building to the Superstore Plaza. I'm sure Superstore wouldn't object. Anyone from city hall reading this???
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Originally Posted by BlackYear
Greater Moncton population is what. somewhere around 160,000?
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The current CMA population is more like 180,000, and may reach 200,000 by the 2026 census. The actual Moncton/Dieppe/Riverview POPCTR is probably over 130,000.
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Originally Posted by BlackYear
These hardcore conspiracy theorist Facebook fools who are against masks, vaccines, anti government, know your rights, the truth is out there, anti everything are how many, a few dozens? They must be the same folks who objected the construction of the Avenir Centre. And look what happen after ribbon cutting. Yo, Mr. T called "I pity the fools"  |
These conspiracy theorists are just sad. How can anyone reasonably think that a few urban planning academics promoting the idea of a
"15 minute city" is a sign of a world wide conspiracy led by the WEF designed to force all of us to live in tiny apartments in commie-block towers, and to make us give up our cars!!!
The truth is that there is an affordability crisis out there and the dream of SFH ownership is becoming more of a nightmare. At the same time rental vacancies are virtually non existent. New rental housing is needed
now. Downtown living is an increasingly viable option for younger professionals (especially if they are currently childless), and, is increasingly an option for retirees planning on downsizing. The idea they might be able to fulfill all their needs within a 15 minute walk is just a bonus. This means that they can conduct most of their daily lives without having to use a car. Nobody is forcing these people to give up their vehicles. It is just becoming a viable option (and a way to cut down expenses).
There is no conspiracy!!! This is just a natural progression of events given our current economic circumstances.
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Amazing to see what can happen in only a 5 year period.
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The next five years will be very interesting..........