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Inexplicable

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Yesterday, when I walked to my downtown physio appointment, I came across a new structure that has popped up right smack in front of a major bank. It’s around two vehicles in length and is quite narrow. There may be a plan for a little patio, but it’s at an intersection at what’s often a high traffic area, so it would be a less than pleasant place to stop for a coffee.

Why this was allowed in an area that already has limited parking and in a spot that should be designated as handicapped parking, is way beyond me.

I’m normally a person who is excited and positive about anything new in our little prairie city – this thing … not so much.

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12 responses to “Inexplicable”

  1. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    That’s town planners these days for you. No logic!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      My feelings exactly, Lana.

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  2. A Creative Spirit Avatar
    A Creative Spirit

    I agree. It’s curious. I was going to suggest a bike shelter/parking bay but they have enclosed it on four sides

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      There’s a gate next to the sidewalk, but I still don’t “get it”, Carole 🤷‍♀️

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  3. Phil Strawn Avatar
    Phil Strawn

    A very hipster wine bar, coffee bar, cigar bar, wi-fi bar, selfie-bar, influencer corral, tattoo bar or a hot dog stand, could be any of those. I don’t understand the attraction of sitting next to a curb with loud traffic and boom box music two feet from your head. In Texas, sitting outside to dine at any time is insane, maybe different in Canada.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Some places would definitely be more comfortable, Phil. There are a couple of restaurants away from the downtown area that have comfortable and quiet outdoor patios … and each one has a roof in case of rain, as well as glass walls to block the wind!! That also baffled me about this structure – no roof, no walls! 🤷‍♀️

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  4. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    It will be interesting to see what comes of it.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      That it will, Betty. Interesting and very likely frustrating for those who can’t walk a long distance.

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  5. Charla Avatar
    Charla

    That is very strange for it to be in front of a bank and at an intersection. We have seen things like that pop up, I think around Florida. It makes the streets very narrow and limits parking. It will be interesting to see what happens next with that structure. Hum…

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      There’s an entire downtown “revitalization” in the works here, Charla. I stopped in at city hall yesterday to check out the diagrams. Although the plans look beautiful, they sure don’t take into account that this is a city with a large population of seniors and handicapped individuals. Sometimes, I wonder if elected officials for cities might be a bit too young to consider anyone who isn’t young and fit.

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      1. Charla Avatar
        Charla

        City officials need to take in all ages and issues, that is right. It will be neat to see the changes they make and I hope the turn out well for everyone.

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      2. Terry Avatar
        Terry

        I sure hope so too, Charla!

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