Posted Jul 9, 2026, 6:42 PM
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It’s an interesting debate with both sides making good points. One thing I wonder about is affordability for poorer people to live downtown, given that prices tend to be higher to capture tourist dollars as well as the tendency for higher end shops to locate there.
Also, if the city is spending premium money to put housing there (meaning less housing for the dollar) how do they choose who gets to live there? i.e. If some potential tenants already have jobs in the downtown, but have to commute from elsewhere, do they get priority over the person or family who is next in line? If we are aiming at a situation where people who work downtown can live downtown, that sounds like a situation that needs to be managed, which HRM has proven time and again that they are not capable of.
While suburban environments are often looked down upon, for a family of lesser income, the suburbs are usually where playgrounds, soccer fields, etc. are located, which is a zero to low cost way for kids to get entertainment and exercise. Downtown, with all the traffic, bars and other not-so-great things that go on, is a less than ideal place for kids to be out and about.
Lots to consider here…
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