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Phl_worldwide t1_jaclk7k wrote

Amazing news. I went to Montreal last summer and their riverfront was a lot like ours, but it was bustling and mainly because it was easy to walk from the old city to the river. I look forward to this being done!

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ThisHatRightHere t1_jacsmru wrote

I still remember the first few times I was in Old City trying to figure out how the hell to get down towards the river lol

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RoughRhinos t1_jact2zp wrote

At least if zombies happen there's already a decent wall.

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petedogg t1_jad1fj6 wrote

US cities should just copy everything Montreal is doing. Especially what they do with summer festivals! Close off the entire parkway to car traffic for free festivals all summer.

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RainbowCrown71 t1_jae1mfw wrote

Montreal just copied the Chicago playbook, including on summer festivals.

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petedogg t1_jaevowx wrote

They’re both good! I grew up in Chicago and while I enjoyed Taste of Chicago and the Air and Water Show, there’s a different vibe to Montreal’s festivals. Also what Montreal’s done with making outdoor dining (known as terrasses there) a part of their culture along with transforming their streets to be far less car oriented are things Chicago hasn’t done as much that we should do here in Philly.

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rawdealbuffy t1_jacybf8 wrote

Interesting observation. I guess there is a lot of overlap. Montrealers avoid the Vieux Port like the plague but it is nice to walk around in as a visitor. I guess the main difference is this will actually be useful to residents but mainly those that can afford to live in the new developments.

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malcolm_miller t1_jad63s4 wrote

I am very excited about the idea of this. Super excited! I would love to see an ice cream spot there!

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