I knew the boom would end. I actually told my mom to withdraw her RRSP's in early July. The economy tanked 2 weeks later. Myself, I saved cash during the boom for a down payment (instead of spending, spending) and capitalized on the lower costs of the housing market this year.
I think a party could gain a lot of recognition if it utilized smarter spending practices. They could still give people what they want...just in smaller peices.
Things were moving so fast and the city approved SO MANY projects from 2003 - 2007 that the whole city was in absolute mayhem. I cant help but think that the designers and construction workers are STILL burnt out from it all........I know I am sometimes.