Downtown Victoria 2020: From Public Space to Public Place

Downtown Victoria 2020: From Public Space to Public Place was just released this morning.

I'm impressed for the most part, but as usual I'm skeptical. The section on the Blue Bridge area is a bit optimistic about who would end up using those benches. Without a lot more pedestrian traffic going through that area, it will turn into a favoured area for the less savoury segment of society.

I also question who's going to pay for all these wonderful ideas. Buying the right of ways and easements to create the network of paths from the inner to upper harbours is going to cost a fair whack, and the City is already feeling budget pressure.