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Originally Posted by Uhuniau
Dropping into the Main Branch mid-day on a weekday, it's hard to see how the new library, in that location, is going to have anything remotely like that amount of walk-in traffic.
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I understand your point. Having the library in the middle of the CBD adds 100k to the catchment just by virtue of where it is.
That said, the current central library is well frequented due to its location, but the new one might be well frequented as a destination and landmark. I could see many workers in the CBD and across the City (at least, those within walking distance of the O-Train) choose to go there just to experience the space even years after opening.
It's also important to note that as LeBreton continues to grow, along with Zibi, thousands more will live nearby.
That said, it would have been nice if the City replaced the central library on Metcalfe with a local branch on that side of Downtown. City Hall would have been great before the new airport security measures. Other options exist if the City wanted to.
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