Comment 64149

By adrian (registered) | Posted May 28, 2011 at 13:43:56 in reply to Comment 64133

European cities are built very differently than Hamilton.

You're right - they were built, and are being built, very differently than Hamilton. As a result, they function much better than Hamilton. Isn't that kind of the point? That we'd be wise to learn from successful cities in order that we, too, may enjoy the benefits of a dense and lively city?

All cities are a work in progress. Dublin was not always the way it is now. Similarly, Hamilton will not always be the way it is now. Failing to provide the experiences and infrastructure that large numbers of people are attracted to - such as safe and pleasant streets, pedestrianized areas, and mass rapid transit - because there isn't enough population density isn't just short-sighted, it's a self-fulling prophecy, because people will stay away and even worse, will leave.

Your logic is like that of the restaurant owner whose business was failing due to lack of customers. He called in a consultant for advice. "The problem," said the consultant, "is that the quality of your food is low. You need to purchase fresher ingredients and spend more time preparing better food."

"Why should I waste my time preparing good food when no one is coming into my restaurant?" retorted the restaurant owner. "There is no one here to eat it!"

Comment edited by administrator adrian on 2011-05-28 13:44:18

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