Sarasota Livin'

CoolTown Studios on Vancouver...

Myth - Cities need freeways to bring people to and from the downtown. Have you ever tried driving into Vancouver? There are no freeways. See myth #2...

Myth - City downtowns are for offices and workers. 85,000 people live downtown, that's about ten times larger than city downtowns like Charlotte and St. Louis. This means less of a dependence on freeways for commuting - 10% of the city population walks to work.

Myth - Residents need cars. Over the last fifteen years, the downtown population more than doubled, yet there are now fewer cars coming into the city.

Myth - Density has negative impacts. The city encouraged well-designed 'density' to create a more walkable environment, infusing a greater amount of culture and diversity, and eliminating surface parking lots.