The problem is the some people still have a fundamental misunderstanding of the purpose of Canadian cities.  Our cities are not places for people to live, work, enjoy, do business, and interact.  Not even close.  

Our cities are places for Chinese money launderers to park their money, and for developers to grow more wealthy helping them do so.  

Christy and Gregor understand.  Gas stations don't make developers rich, so why have them?  The same can be said of food, hardware, clothing stores, art galleries and public plazas.