neubilder
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In what universe is Boston similar to Toronto? It has more in common with Halifax.
I might as well make a thread about Toronto/Honolulu comparisons.
Compact downtown, but multiple "clusters" of tall buildings and satellite centers; main shopping arteries in small-scale buildings often converted from domestic use; quiet, leafy neighborhoods directly adjacent to or within blocks of major avenues; schools and universities as a fundamental part of the urban core and its fabric overall; an initial impression of suburban sobriety and quiet conservatism that yields distinctly subversive elements upon closer inspection; a much-used and iconic subway system that frankly could use a bit of work; a notion of somehow being "British" or European" in flavor compared with most other American cities, yet is actually fairly unique.
For starters.
I agree with 'the Architect' - Boston and Toronto have very little in common. Except for the historic core (which is being eroded daily), Toronto is a relentless megacity with 60km's of suburban wasteland in every direction. Boston by contrast is surrounded by pre-19th century burroughs that are still basically villages. The historic city centre is also largely intact. Bostonians have an appreciation for their history. Many regard Toronto's history as a lefty indulgence and a waste of time (kind of ironic). One can leave Boston's downtown core on bicycle and be in the rolling New England countryside virtually in minutes. Try doing that in Toronto.
The two cities histories, economies, geographies, demographies... are all very different.
Toronto and Chicago is a better comparison, except that Chicago also has a much better sense of it's history.
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