As city leaders gaze into their metaphorical crystal balls and try to envision the future of downtown Vancouver, they must keep in mind that fate is unpredictable. Consumer tastes are constantly changing, and disruptive technology and policy decisions often are unforeseeable.
Decades ago, downtowns were hubs for big retailers such as Montgomery Ward and J.C.
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