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Originally Posted by EdFromOttawa
Really? you'd go there any day?
What if the day in question was one where there was no event happening at the arena, you don't feel like shopping or eating (or can't afford the probably high prices of the area), and don't want to lie in a park..?
What exactly would you do in that situation?
...seriously name me one thing that isn't equivalent (okay maybe the tiny strip of land around the aqueduct) in Devcore's.
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Yes, I would go there for the urban experience alone. Even when there isn't any set programming, I love to go to Confederation Park, the Market, or walk around the CBD just for the urban vibe. I love Montreal for the same reason.
No I don't always have disposable income for shopping and restaurants, but in a city this size, and Ilumination's plans with double the housing and more office space and street level retail, having 170-180 events a year, at the arena, I'm confident the area will never run out of patrons.
What does IllummiNATION offer that Devecore does not; as mentioned by LeadingEdgeBoomer, it has Affordable housing, Ability Centre and Canada House. It buries the Confederation Line, that would otherwise create a physical barrier between the north and south parcels, much more housing and office space, it goes much further in protecting view planes and connecting with its surroundings. IllumiNATION's goal is to create an urban experience, answer the needs of the community, not try to be everything to everyone by cramming 20 museums and attractions that will only be open 9 to 5 for the most part.
Another blow to Devcore is that of its relatively few housing units, many of them are student housing (all but empty 4-5 months of the year) and retirement residences (not the type of people who go out very often).
Oh, and one more thing IllumiNATION has that Devcore does not; a NHL Hockey Team.
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