Streets don’t follow a certain aesthetic, instead they are shaped by their inhabitants. This diverse environment may be attributed to Canada being a young country and also being influenced by Toronto’s multicultural population. Although Rutherford appreciates it’s diverse environment, Toronto fails to have a strong unified identity. The essence of Toronto is its physical landscape, however since it is so diverse, it doesn’t have a strong personal aesthetic. Therefore Toronto may not be as appealing in terms of its physical landscape in comparison to Paris which does have a strong identity. Although ideally having the ability to shape one’s city is appealing, it can also be problematic since the city’s identity becomes even more confusing and ambiguous. Moreover, Rutherford’s definition of the essence of what a city is only includes one aspect of what constitutes a city. On the contrary, John Lorinc’s definition of a city encompasses a broader scope of attributes. Canadian cities have certain common characteristics such as being inclusive, being economically dynamic and having a safe
Streets don’t follow a certain aesthetic, instead they are shaped by their inhabitants. This diverse environment may be attributed to Canada being a young country and also being influenced by Toronto’s multicultural population. Although Rutherford appreciates it’s diverse environment, Toronto fails to have a strong unified identity. The essence of Toronto is its physical landscape, however since it is so diverse, it doesn’t have a strong personal aesthetic. Therefore Toronto may not be as appealing in terms of its physical landscape in comparison to Paris which does have a strong identity. Although ideally having the ability to shape one’s city is appealing, it can also be problematic since the city’s identity becomes even more confusing and ambiguous. Moreover, Rutherford’s definition of the essence of what a city is only includes one aspect of what constitutes a city. On the contrary, John Lorinc’s definition of a city encompasses a broader scope of attributes. Canadian cities have certain common characteristics such as being inclusive, being economically dynamic and having a safe