Suburbs vs. inner city

January 20, 2010

Sean McKie, first-year, geography

I like the inner city and I don’t think it’s as dangerous as people in the suburbs make it out to be. And that impression is a big reason why the downtown is suffering.
Kelly Sarraillon, second-year, classics

Living closer to downtown you have access to the main features of the city but at the same time I don’t feel that downtown is the best place to be, so it’s both good and bad.
Patrick Murphy, first-year, biology

The inner city is a lot more convenient but the suburbs have a much safer feel to them.
Marilyn Garrity, employee, Mach Artworks

I wouldn’t live in the inner city. I find it too confined, busy and noisy. The suburbs are more peaceful.
Judy Celones, employee, Athletes World

I’ve lived downtown my whole life. I think it would be too quiet in the suburbs.
Brian Peel, employee, Second Cup

I’m 62 and I’ve always lived in the downtown, in Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver because I like to be around people. I like being in the crowd but not of the crowd, and for ecological reasons to help stop the proliferation of the suburbs.