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Originally Posted by J.OT13

Well yes actually, there is something sacred about Rideau. It's our premier street; shopping, culture, tourists, traffic (and yes, bums and drug dealers). It's the heart of the city. Our version of Downtown Yonge or rue Saint-Catherine. Only the best in Ottawa architecture should be built on Rideau and downtown. And ya, sure, it has retail, which is great, but a Rexall (the 6th or 7th pharmacy in the area)? Step it up, please!

I agree with the sentiment, but I'm not sure either Yonge or Ste. Catherine should be held up as the epitome of great architecture. For the most part, it is quite the opposite.