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Originally Posted by trofirhen
Although time waits for no one, I hope, as do several others on this page, that Lower Lonsdale will not morph into a land of super high-rises that block the exhilharating view walking down Lonsdale Hill on a sunny day, or become a yuppie haven, like Kits.
Once known as "Moodyville," this neighbourhood, despite the development right around Lonsdale Quay, still retains its original authenticity and lack of new-rich pretension.
Some of the old shipbuilding sites could be converted into markets or artists's ateliers, or, if accomodation is a top issue, converted from the inside out into apartments or condominiums, while leaving the original wooden exteriors intact.
This is a neighbourhood unlike many in the city that still has its soul, without having fallen totally into a state of decrepitude and danger. So sure, clean it up, spruce it up, but don't tear its soul out in the process.
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I don't see that it's soul is being torn out. Quite frankly there's much room for improvement. I'm sure the area will make do with a few less hair salons, nail spas and thrift stores. I have noticed more litter and dog muck on the sidewalks than i ever noticed in kits. As for kits being a 'yuppie' stronghold, I lived there and didn't find that at all. Most of the place is made up of very tired low-rise rental units. West 4 th is a lot nicer to walk down though than lower lonsdale.
Looking at the price of condos on the waterfront, which are not that much cheaper than downtown, It seems that transformation is inevitable. What that transformation will be, remains to be seen.