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Originally Posted by Vin
So if I were a retail developer, I would rather invest in the suburb than a money-losing venture along any of the height-restricted areas in Vancouver. Hence the West End has so many old wooden shacks pretending to be high-end retail stores. I do like the City eventually relaxing the rules on a few selected spots, like the Alexandra development on Davie street, which has brought about some urban renewal. However, that is the exception rather than the rule. More can be done.
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There are not too many high end stores in the West End. Most people are happy with a neighbourhood catering to local independent businesses. High end can easily be found on other streets. Downtown has a diverse mix of retail, and that what makes it so walk-able. You can't have every street be like Robson or Alberni. Most of these higher end businesses would go bankrupt almost immediately.
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