Comment 86805

By jason (registered) | Posted February 26, 2013 at 12:04:12 in reply to Comment 86799

Not entirely sold on the phrasing of this article. Yes, of course couple having children aren't going to necessarily stay in a tower forever. But nor does it mean a flight to the burbs. Also, let's not discount the 23% of boomers wanting condo living and the "less than 25%" of Gen Y's staying close to the core. That's a LOT of people. Far more than the Boomers parents and when the Boomers were young couples are showing a desire to stay downtown. For smaller cities like Hamilton the author's "flight to a lovely home in the burbs" can happen here:

http://goo.gl/maps/KgOXY

  • lovely homes, huge properties, quiet street, school at the end of the block and great park across from the school. A 10 minute walk to Locke South and the Farmers Market.

http://goo.gl/maps/jUyuj

  • walking distance to schools. Waterfront parks, quiet streets, nice properties. 10 minutes to James North, Market/Library etc....

http://goo.gl/maps/SxA5G

  • city's largest park adjacent to these streets. 10 minute walk to Ottawa St and future LRT on Main. Local schools, quiet neighbourhood, nice properties....

You get the point. Hamilton will see it's share of new condo towers as boomers and young professionals crave the King/James/Locke/Augusta lifestyle, but for the other demographics mentioned in this article, they aren't necessarily all running for Waterdown. This is one of the great things about Hamilton. A housing type for everyone exists right in the heart of the city. We need to focus on making these areas desirable, livable and attractive again.

Comment edited by jason on 2013-02-26 12:04:29

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