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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark
Yeah, I can remember a time that seems not-so-long-ago (but really was like 30 years ago) where that park was "no man's land". Back when that area was most frequented by hoo.... errrrr... sex workers and dru.... errr... those who's business is selling substances in the underground market. So these upgrades (to me) signify a clear break from those times, a true step forward for the neighborhood that has now become so much more vibrant and and walkable (safe).  |
Yeah, I remember that time too, though I was quite young. I think the G7 summit back in the 1990s was key to first cleaning this area up. They didn't want G7 leaders touring the peninsula and see hookers/drug dealers on corners right there in the south end on Hollis. Incredible that downtown was neglected so much for so long, that this was "fine" for mayors, councillors, and Nova Scotia Governments, and it took Bill Clinton and Tony Blair coming in order to get them to do something about it.