it is fantastic that Barton Street is seeing a rebirth and emerge in a more favourable light. long overdue.
Areas come and go and rise and fall.
An area slides or spirals downwards and at some point people with vision see an opportunity at a great price and start the process.
What is old is new and new becomes old.
It is great that the core and surrounding neighbourhoods grow and work against urban sprawl.
Now as these areas flourish the price goes up and the less fortunate get squeezed out or are forced to migrate. since the beginning of time people, herds or tribes moved to survive. basic instinct.
So if say Sanford & Barton evolve where are the people forced to move. North is not an option really. East , yet Ottawa area is seeing growth. With the new mall and Ottawa BIA.
So South and I dare say Concession Street.
Poverty and Social Assistance issues are a fact. Not a quick fix. A sad reality!
So one area's gain will be another's problem.
just watch the News or Police crime blotter. Parkdale here we come!