[brentgaulois]

I'm quite intrigued by the interest in redevelopping this part of the city. Little Italy and Booth will be an interesting place to be living once all of the buildings along Carling go up.

In any case, I'm surprised (despite NIMBYism) that these projects are rejected because they "clash with the current neighbourhoods' low-rise identities". This entire area is squalid and lousy with unpleasant buildings. There are a few that are decent, and some good recently-constructed homes, but for the most part this area does need to experience a beautification. Explore this area on Google maps (or in person) and then jump over Bronson to the Glebe: a mighty big change in buildings and wealth.

I like this project very much, although the design could be better.