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Brantford
When I ask people (people that live in Brantford) what they think of Brantford it's general negative. I'm certain this is more the age of the people I ask - because my parents still enjoy many portions and sections of Brantford. This picture is a great representation of what the idea of Brantford is to those unaware of what really is.
The building is a fantastic example of what Brantford is and what it could be. A place only remembered by kids and wandering students within reach of a random rock. Wire fence that wasn't strong enough to hold people back and had to be augmented with barbed wire (thus only making a break-in even more exciting).
The area around this building is the remnants of a massive factory (or a industrial center full of different factories) and is entirely sealed off by the City of Brantford. I haven't seen any planning notices posted anywhere near the sight so I'm assuming nothing is in the works - or at least no plans to demoish it.
As a building it's perfect for brownfield re-development but the location is lacking. Major re-zoning would be needed and the current housing is low-income (and unfortunatly reflects that). However, it would be a great city project to get this area running again.
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