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And we never will, I agree Toronto is a great city, but there is one thing we're very much lacking, pride in the city, ask any random person what they think of Toronto (who lives in Toronto), you'll get a lot of "its okay / it sucks for reason X, Y, Z). In those other cites you compare us to, their residents have magnitudes times more pride in their own city.
This isn't something that changes quickly, it takes decades.
I have been down south in the USA for 20 years , and as I look back the amount of civic pride I possess in my birthplace, grows and grows.......
There is a forward thinking, a global consciousness, and a growing international identity, all of which are to be proud of.......
Canada, and Toronto are such destinations for immigration because of this thinking.
The highrise market, and investments in it, are fabulous signs that Toronto is not only willing to change, but embrace it.
The rules that built the 20th century metropolis ( NA), are no longer an effective way to sustain a city.
Meaning mostly sprawl, and the auto age. The resulting flight of tax base is disatrous.
While every new highrise might not be a sparkling emblem, of modernity and wealth, they are emblems of change, and sustainable urban living that few N.A. citys embrace.
Also the political will and ability to make change seems so much greater in Canada.. We are so much more willing to see other models ( ways of doing things) from around the world, and find the voice and will power to do so.
American resistance to change and outward thinking is unbelievable. It seems it filters in from around the world through New York, or California, and then takes decades to embark across the red ( state) union.
Anyway .. I am very proud of Toronto...... It is an amazing place already.... Americans do love Toronto... Every one who has been say it is wonderful...
My east African cab driving buddys, all LOVE Toronto , and Canada.. ( I take a cab to work )
Even the Twins, and T Wolves I have met, always LOVE TO......
Any way I rarely comment anymore, some one always want to hate some thing I say... I must not have enough posts, to command an opinion yet ! ! LOL
Hope you all have a great year.
PS Back on topic, this will be the tower to watch in 2013.... followed by Ice I and II, and U ...... Crazy to think that Yorkville will have 9 cranes this year?? 1 Bloor, U condos I and II, Casa II, X2, Chaz, Five, Nicolas , Milan, and right up Yonge this baby!!!! WOah boy!!!