For once..I am proud of a choice that has been made in regards to the downtown eastside.
The sad part is, I heard it on the news…so who KNOWS whats even true.
But as it turns out, Simon Fraser has plans (if 12 million dollars comes in) to build their school of the Arts in the Downtown Eastside.
If that goes through, then there are plans to put some condos in the downtown eastside as well.
Wow, for once not ignoring the massive population of homeless people? I think this is a brililiant idea..The life and creativity of college students immersed in lonliness.
Maybe they can teach each other something. Maybe we can learn from this.
Maybe you believe we are all individuals and therefore only responsible for ourselves.
That no one else can affect the way you think, feel or behave.
I believe otherwise. Thats why those annoying little phrases like “turn that frown upside down” or “smile” exist..because they actually hold truth..whether you like to admit it or not.
When we are in the presence of something good..it affects us..same with the bad.
it reminds me of a line from a Michael W. Smith song that says:
“Love…isn’t Love, until you give it away.”
Its hard to love from a distance.
unplug your nose, leave your ego and your status at the door…and lets get a little closer.
Krista said,
May 20, 2008 @ 11:53 AM
didn’t read the article yet, but will these condos be affordable for those of the downtown eastside?
masonjars said,
May 20, 2008 @ 2:04 PM
I don’t think the condos are meant for people for the downtown eastside. What I think the good thing is, is that its getting everyone all mixed together. If people are living right in the downtown eastside, then there is more interaction between people. at least, thats the hope.
Krista said,
May 22, 2008 @ 9:31 AM
Interesting. I read the article. It seems the intentions are good and that they want to build some to be affordable to those who need it. But I’ve also heard that before the Olympics they will be pushing all the street people out of there. Hopefully not, but if that does happen the mixture you’re talking about may not.