That being said we HAVE come a very long way, attitudes are changing even if it's bit by bit.
Look at the airport they are going to DOUBLE the size.. I think that's going to be a good forward thinking project .. it's also difficult when you are using public money like for the convention centre, the public outcry all the time about anything being spent above the perceived "need".
However I hope they have an idea of how they will expand it more in the future (no more room) .. maybe they will be able to go up and add move floors? I dont know but give it ten years after it's complete and we'll be crying for a new one
I say enough catch up -> time to start shooting for the moon
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This is why we need more young people with fresh ideas helping shape our city