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“To bet the farm on technology that redesigns our entire streets and relies on apps and sensors doesn’t really jive with how human beings actually use public sp
by blakesterz 6y ago
“To bet the farm on technology that redesigns our entire streets and relies on apps and sensors doesn’t really jive with how human beings actually use public spaces – and how they want to live in cities.”
- pseudolus 6y agoI'd take issue with "betting the farm". Toronto proper is, per Wikipedia 243.32 sq mi, and the land in question totals 12 acres. Granted, Google may not have been the best partner but foregoing the opportunity to build a technology centered city seems like a lost chance to determine whether or not that particular form of architecture is viable - not only for Toronto for other cities as well. A fear of failure and a fear to experiment will end up limiting future horizons.
- 177tcca 6y ago> Google may not have been the best partner After how they acted in New York City, I can't believe any city would even pick up their calls.
- Craighead 6y agoGo ahead, how did Google act in nyc
- dantillberg 6y agoCould you describe what Google did in New York City for those of us not in the loop?
- 177tcca 6y agohttps://www.aclu.org/press-releases/nyclu-citys-public-wi-fi-raises-privacy-concerns https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/nyclu-citys-public-wi-fi... http://rethinklink.nyc/ http://rethinklink.nyc/
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