[taal]

But it's not sustainable, you're not going to have a festival everyday - so what does it really accomplish ? Sure the day of such festivals is great - but then folks who frequently visit the area and/or live there have to deal with it every other day.

 

[evandyk]

The news helicopter is up there again this morning. It doesn't seem they're doing anything to clear the encampment, though, there appears to be zero interest in making people leave if they don't do it voluntarily. Which has been their approach all along, but why send the cops and the trucks if it's just status quo?

 

[Admiral Beez]

But it's not sustainable, you're not going to have a festival everyday - so what does it really accomplish ?

Well said, and of course after every Cabbagetown Festival we quickly see the sketchiness come out of the shadows. As for what it accomplishes, IDK, perhaps it's like those Take Back the Night marches, where for one night women people feel empowered and safe. Of course the next night the creepiness and apprehension returns for women walking alone at night. It's a demonstration rather than a revolution.