[lrt's friend]

I really don't think the HBC building is suitable for housing. It has too deep dimensions. Somehow, this needs to remain a retail hub. Look at what Montreal has accomplished with former downtown department stores, breaking the space down into smaller retailers.

The hope for retail. is the substantial extension of LRT and return to the office.

While I favour more residences downtown, we can't turn the area into a sleepy residential area mainly only for locals. I have said that before.