This article at Vancity Buzz is not exactly an example of good, concise or original writing. But it is still worth reading, because it is unfortunately true:
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New Condos at BC Place, Rogers Arena Kill False Creek Entertainment District
by Kenneth Chan
An image of Nokia Plaza at L.A. Live. Source: AE Hospitality
The recent controversy and firestorm with the Waldorf Hotel’s closure for redevelopment into condos is perhaps evident of a city reaching a breaking point over its dwindling cultural and entertainment venues. There is no doubt the core of Vancouver’s entertainment district lies in and around the Downtown peninsula, and it is no secret either that rampant condo development in the city centre has severely hampered the ability of entertainment-based businesses and zones to flourish. This now impacts Vancouver’s premier entertainment venues, BC Place and Rogers Arena, as well as the False Creek entertainment district that had originally been envisioned for the stadium precinct...
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Read the rest of the article (with many illuminating photos and diagrams) and the comments here:
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/01/t...ment-district/