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Originally Posted by Boris550
Arriviste: I only slightly disagree. I do agree that this is a valuable piece of street, in terms of vibrancy and design. We shouldn't settle for anything less than an improvement. However, I don't think there is any particular heritage value to the old Penny Lane. What I do think is that it is irresponsible for such a development to go ahead with few details of the street frontage on Stephen Ave released to the public. The avenue is a vital public space for Calgarians, and we deserve to know ahead of time and be able to influence the development process.
Now, what would be a real tragedy is if the mall gets torn down and they don't get a new development permit. We'll be stuck with an enormous parking lot in that case.
EDIT: see bold...
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I see what you are saying, but regardless of provenance, the existing PL adds so much street level appeal to DT. I would be less upset if the structures replacing PL were particularly good, but they aren't. They are disastrous.
I hate the fact that they are appropriating the name "Penny Lane" for that abomination that is to be erected.
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