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Originally Posted by Beedok
We also aren't creatures built for temperate climates, or even cities. Malls are no more natural to us than streets are. Might as well aim for the one that keeps us at a comfortable temperature without having to worry about balancing cars and pedestrians.
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So our cities should be made desolate, empty, and barren on the surface all year round because 4 months of the year the weather doesn't co-operate? That logic would entail that we move everything in our cities into climate controlled malls. Get rid of Yonge Street, the Annex, Queen West, the Danforth, Queen's Quay, Yorkville, absolutely everything that's exposed to the elements.... and put it underground because its cold here 4 months of the year.
The quality of life at street level should always be a city's priority. Only then do you start putting some stuff underground. Having
only underground amenities and a barren empty city above ground is outrageous and a major FAIL. From that POV, the CBD is not something I want to see repeated ANYWHERE in this country.
You could bet the quality of life in this country would plummet. I'd emigrate. And btw, being outside is more natural for most creatures than being indoors. There's a reason people enjoy going to the beach, parks, balconies, patios, or simply walking down the street. Human beings need that (being outside), gerbils do not. Stay indoors and see how long you last before you want to pull your hair out. I bet you wouldn't last the week.
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