Interview+3+Kevin


 * Interview #3**

What do you think differentiates Kensington Market from other areas of Toronto?

//Kensington Market offers a lot of freedom in speech such as people demonstrating for a greener Earth, it also offers a very diverse cultural gather place.//

What kind of activities do you engage yourself in within this area?

//I usually just walk around the market since I live right in the corner here but there are a lot of different types of activities that I get involved in such as food tasting.//

How do you feel about different forms of traffic in the Kensington Market area? Do you think that traffic within this area should be limited specifically to vehicles, pedestrians, bikes, or another form of transportation?

//The traffic in Kensington market is not to bad because no cars are allowed on the main market street however there are people who skatboard around here which sometimes frighten me because there are little children running around. I feel that it should be limited to only pedestrians because people could get hurt and example if when a man brutally beat up this cyclist last year, wait was it last year?//

Do find that there are conflicts in traffic flow, or traffic flow disruptions such as festivals, groupings of people or commercial vendors taking up street space? Do you think that these traffic flow disruptions are justifiable?

//Maybe it's just me but don't find it bothersome because it sorta gives off this festive feeling when everyone is crowded together walking up and down the street. Looking at this from a critical stance, I would say that it is justifiable because it is a "market" place.//

What do you like most about the Kensington market area, and why?

//People like the FOOD, well at least I know I do haha! Because there are so many diverse cultural foods there you will never get tired of them.//

What could be improved upon within the Kensington market area?

//I feel that maybe some better sign control/direction would be nice because restaurant signs ect ect and all over the place and it could get confusing for people who do not come here often.//

Do you feel connected to your community, or isolated?

//I rather feel connected to my community because I come here very often and people know me well enough that I don't even need to tell them what I want!//

There are many different prominent cultures in the Kensington area. Do you feel isolated, or limited to a specific culture, or do you integrate yourself into many different cultures?

//I integrate myself with the different culture, because otherwise I would just not come here and go to little Italy town instead right?//

Do you feel that you are active in your community? Do you find that anything limits you from getting the most out of the Kensington market community?

//I know I am active within my community, and no I do not find anything that limits me to get the most out of the market...well maybe just because I work full time.//

How familiar are you with the Kensington market venue? Do you feel that your community is organized, and easily navigable?

//I lived here for about 3 years now and I know it by heart but as for new comers I would say they would be very confused haha since it is not organized very well.//

How do you feel about the physical environment factors in Kensington market? Ex. Noise, Pollution, Cleanliness, Security, Etc.

//Noise is a big issue during the summer when everyone has their radio turned on but otherwise nothing else.//