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Originally Posted by 1overcosc
Then it's a bit odd they chose an area that's already a prosperous complete urban neighbourhood. You would think they go for an urban area that 1) needs a bit of a boost, 2) that is in the early stages of a revitalization. Somewhere like Little Italy, Vanier/Beechwood, or Main Street.
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True, but I think they do both. Yorkville and Kitsilano weren't exactly struggling areas when Whole Foods went in there either.
I do think there is room for revitalization in the area, particularly in Old Ottawa South. The retail there has always been somewhat touch and go, and Landsdowne is poised to make a fairly significant difference.
For me it is a question of how big the impacted area can be, as there are some patchy areas not that far away. For instance, will the residential area west of Bronson (Glebe Annex?) get a boost, even though it's a kilometre and a half away. Does the south end of Centretown or Ottawa East benefit, etc.? I would hope so.
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