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fiendishlibrarian
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I actually think the exact opposite. The more residential buildings that are approved for the area, the more likely existing regulations against new clubs will be strengthened. The land those clubs sit on is much too valuable to be zoned for what they are now. Same for the parking lots. And given that a large percentage of the clientele of those places are driving in from the 905, it makes no sense for the city to pander to them by allowing those lots to remain the way they are. The city can accomplish so much more by zoning the club district out of existence, such as more residential and commercial development (i.e. increased tax revenues). The potential is huge and is being wasted right now. The city knows this.The Entertainment district will be booming in a few short years. It will definitely live up to its name.
Coupled with all the problems those clubs bring (weekly shootings/stabbings, garbage, traffic, police costs, etc), I highly doubt the residents of all those buildings will put up with it indefinitely. So month by month, lot by lot, development by development, it will change. Many of the buildings those clubs are in are not particularly noteworthy architecturally anyway, so no loss there. The land they sit on is more valuable than they are.
We also don't know what long-term plans the city has for King, Adelaide, Richmond and Queen. If that changes, either through transit-only ROWs, bi-directional streets or who knows what, that will change things as well. Adelaide and Richmond will no longer act as funnels for 905 clubbers once residents in the area demand more neighbourhood and pedestrian-friendly amenities. And it will happen. Those residents will vote, 905 clubbers don't. So all I'm saying is, enjoy it while you can.