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I have to think it's terrible during the winter market.
The Distillery is actually quite well served by the TTC. The 121 bus runs every 15 minutes, and the 514 streetcar is often every 10. It is also close to the 65 Parliament bus and the 504 King streetcar. I agree it's not 'downtown living' like King or Queen west but .....I'm not a fan of the public transportation situation but I guess it's mostly people who are new to the city who prefer driving and are drawn to the highway access anyway. I definitely don't consider it downtown living and there isn't enough amenities for my liking. Maybe it'll get better once Canary District fills out.
I like being part of a vibrant community, that's part of the appeal of living in Cabbagetown, with our local shops, high walkability and front porch lifestyles. However if the local government decreed or permitted a massive, multi-week retail event to take place in Cabbagetown's public spaces that went well into the night, attracting tens of thousands of folks from across the GTA, thus making it difficult to get to or to enjoy my home, well, I may not be so pleased. My friend who lives in the Distillery basically can't get in or out of her parking spot to get to work during the event, and forget about a quiet evening walk with the dog. Her neighbour intentionally books his vacation to be away during the market, just like many Montrealers plan their vacation to miss the Grand Prix.I disagree. You get to be part of a vibrant community,
I like being part of a vibrant community, that's part of the appeal of living in Cabbagetown, with our local shops, high walkability and front porch lifestyles. However if the local government decreed or permitted a massive, multi-week retail event to take place in Cabbagetown's public spaces that went well into the night, attracting tens of thousands of folks from across the GTA, thus making it difficult to get to or to enjoy my home, well, I may not be so pleased. My friend who lives in the Distillery basically can't get in or out of her parking spot to get to work during the event, and forget about a quiet evening walk with the dog. Her neighbour intentionally books his vacation to be away during the market, just like many Montrealers plan their vacation to miss the Grand Prix.
I have to wonder, who decided the Distillery was to be the spot for a Christmas market? Did the residents of the area get a say? The Distillery is foremost a community of homes, not a theme park.
I like being part of a vibrant community, that's part of the appeal of living in Cabbagetown, with our local shops, high walkability and front porch lifestyles. However if the local government decreed or permitted a massive, multi-week retail event to take place in Cabbagetown's public spaces that went well into the night, attracting tens of thousands of folks from across the GTA, thus making it difficult to get to or to enjoy my home, well, I may not be so pleased. My friend who lives in the Distillery basically can't get in or out of her parking spot to get to work during the event, and forget about a quiet evening walk with the dog. Her neighbour intentionally books his vacation to be away during the market, just like many Montrealers plan their vacation to miss the Grand Prix.
I have to wonder, who decided the Distillery was to be the spot for a Christmas market? Did the residents of the area get a say? The Distillery is foremost a community of homes, not a theme park.
Well, I suggest you begin here, https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/living-in-the-distillery-district.27722/#post-1290038 since you're parroting much of the same.Wow. I don't even know where to begin with this close minded thinking. Distillery has always been commercial first and is a huge asset to the City of Toronto.
Well, I suggest you begin here, https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/living-in-the-distillery-district.27722/#post-1290038 since you're parroting much of the same.
As for the "should have known better" thinking. If you remember what the Distillery area was when the condos were first being built, it was rather quiet. Sure there were shops in the old G&W buildings, and community events, but a huge event of the Christmas market's scale is another thing. Junctionist and those echoing same make good points, and certainly the prevailing thinking is going to be buyer beware and lump it if you don't like it. I have to admit I'm a fan of quieter urban spaces, and I don't like it when corporations take over public spaces for massive events. I grew up in the Beach(es) and well remember the calm and quiet summer days before the jazz festival, volley ball festivals, and all the other corporate sponsored events that take over spaces (to it's credit, the Distillery tossed most corporate sponsorship a few years back).
I can see your POV, and I always enjoy the Cabbagetown Festival. However I'm not sure I'd be as happy about the CT Festival if it morphed from a community weekend event to a 21 day city-wide tourist-trap extravaganza. So, I guess I'm in the right neighbourhood, not overly commercial and not touristy, but still with a dense, urban vibe.Events like this help a city develop culture, come to life and help businesses thrive. This is all part of living in a city and why I loved when I lived in Distillery or the Village.
For a property trying to promote its Victorian feel I am surprised that they built such tall towers, and in designs that make no attempt to meet or even transition with the older feel of the place.preferred that location as it was quieter and generally more low rise, although there were less taller than now when she bought it a few years back.