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Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere
of the downtown, so around Square One. Along Confederation Parkway and Living Arts Drive.
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Ahh, this is precisely where I had thought you meant. I must say that a contributing factor to the level of urban-ness along these roads is the fact that
1. Residential with retail in some developments (Parkside Village 3 tower dvlpmnt, Capitol Towers, One Park Tower) add density and streetwall in some cases
2. Downtown University campus right on Confederation Pkwy(I believe), providing place to learn and employment for those who work there, along with continuing streetwall effect with nearby developments.
3. Downtown Square/plaza nearby
4.City Hall and library close by, adds to urban design
5.Dedicated transit (albeit , a BRT, but in several years will be near LRT)
6. Contains the theatre/culture-based Living Art Centre, proving another source of employment and stimulation to the cities economy.
Anyways, I live not far from this immediate area, although I rarely ever visit there, because it's as pedestrian friendly as Scarborough IMO.