New York has two ways of appearing to the public, one where the city people suffer because of the 2001 strike where people feel there is no future for growth. Those would people who carry with them a cloud of pessimism. The other part of New York has been vibrant for years: Broadway still attracts thousands if not millions annually, there is a continual flow of tourists and events that lace the city center and its boroughs.
Montreal has a similar story to tell although we have not h ad the incredible event that people will remember from 2001. We have had city strikes just like our larger cultural neighbour and there is a sense that Montreal is a place for satellite offices and maintenance crews. Not a very inspiring image. Then there is the image of Montreal being cosmopolitan and attracting world events; it gives us a feeling of hope when we see investment dollars going to revitalize the area around Place des Arts.
Montreal and New York have a tradition of being able to host artistic events but there is a cloud of uncertainty in this Canadian city especially when the federal government makes it public that spending for the arts would be cut. It seems a pity especially when governments are also encouraging their citizens to spend so as to boost the economy. If it spent money already allocated for the development and renovation of artistic venues than its citizens would be curious enough to attend some of the events going on there.
Frankly the doubts about the cities not being as vibrant as they were in the past will be balanced out by new venues that will spring up in both places. It takes time to forget about past tragedies as it takes time for people to be encouraged enough to spend for theater and cultural shows as they did in easier economic times.
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Source: http://www.artsrichmondhill.com/2011/10/tale-of-two-cities/
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