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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark
A "big city" can mean many things to many people. IMHO, the salient point is that Halifax is not a "big city", but there seems to be the idea that it will only be good when it is a "big city". And that's fine for those who think that way - I'm simply stating that I do not. And that's OK too.
For me, the idea of Halifax encompassing Bridgewater, Truro, and Sheet Harbour is not desirable. This would "spoil" the Nova Scotia that I know and love, but conversely it would be a mecca to some. I have no control over that, but at least I know that I won't live long enough to see it, so it's a moot point to me.
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Being a Skyscraper forum, I think many in the crowd naturally gravitate towards anything "Bigger":
Bigger buildings, bigger roads, bigger transit & bike lane networks, bigger populations, bigger urban areas and so on...I agree that bigger can be better, but I find there's too much focus on the "biggest" and a lack of discussion on finding the happy medium. Perhaps some of these areas would improve the city's standing, but there are plenty of cities in the world of over a million people no one bats an eye to. The real question should be:
What could make Halifax a desireable place for 1 million people, and what would actually improve the quality of life?
A lot of this discussion is based on speculation, but I suppose it's healthy and fun to let the imagination run wild. This thread is like a christmas wishlist in my eyes.
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