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Originally Posted by Chronamut
replacing everything with high rise buildings is not the solution - then you get the cold lightless windy corridors and the heartless feel of toronto - a mix of historic "ordinary" buildings and new is key. Imo.
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I agree on the mix, absolutely. One story boxes surrounded by asphalt on Upper James doesn't really do much for me personally tho.
I find Toronto to be full of charm, grit, historic street walls, etc..... I've spent several days or overnight trips in TO over the years and am always struck at the sterile cold vibe when returning to Hamilton on Main or York Blvd.
Of course we also have some vibrant human scale neighbourhoods that are fantastic. But Toronto has hundreds more.