David A
Senior Member
There seems to be a growing disconnect between the number of people living downtown or nearby and the diminishing amount of retail space. There was more retail downtown in the late 80's when none of the nearby newer condo towers existed. I think there has long been an attitude problem in Edmonton in how it views its downtown and that negative view comes across to all those that visit our city and not unreasonably expect a city of our size should have a more viable downtown.
There are a lot of reasons historical and otherwise for this, but more importantly I think we as a city need to figure out how to fix it. I don't think we should continue to accept mediocrity.
There are a lot of reasons historical and otherwise for this, but more importantly I think we as a city need to figure out how to fix it. I don't think we should continue to accept mediocrity.