A lot of people in BC are having a hard financial time right now, but autistic people face disproportionate amounts of income inequality. It’s an issue that affects our ability to care for ourselves, live a life we’re excited about, and build meaningful careers. Those are just a few of the impacts. But why are autistic adults in poverty? 🤔
We believe #equityisworthwhile at AutismBC. Are you an autistic person struggling with money? What kinds of professional opportunities do you find helpful? If you’re a caregiver or loved one of an autistic person with helpful tips, insights, or comments, we’d also love to hear from you in the comments. 💬
Robson Street is a major southeast-northwest thoroughfare in downtown and West End of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its core commercial blocks from Burrard Street to Jervis were also known as Robsonstrasse. Its name honours John Robson, a major figure in British Columbia’s entry into the Canadian Confederation, and Premier of the province from 1889 to 1892. Robson Street starts at BC Place Stadium near the north shore of False Creek, then runs northwest past Vancouver Library Square, Robson Square and the Vancouver Art Gallery, coming to an end at Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park.
As of 2006, the city of Vancouver overall had the fifth most expensive retail rental rates in the world, averaging US$135 per square foot per year, citywide. Robson Street tops Vancouver with its most expensive locations renting for up to US$200 per square foot per year. In 2006, both Robson Street and the Mink Mile on Bloor Street in Toronto were the 22nd most expensive streets in the world, with rents of $208 per square feet. In 2007, the Mink Mile and Robson slipped to 25th in the world with an average of $198 per square feet. The price of each continues to grow with Vancouver being Burberry’s first Canadian location and Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood (which is bounded on the south side by Bloor) now commanding rents of $300 per square foot.
In 1895, train tracks were laid down the street, supporting a concentration of shops and restaurants. From the early to middle-late 20th century, and especially after significant immigration from postwar Germany, the northwest end of Robson Street was known as a centre of German culture and commerce in Vancouver, earning the nickname Robsonstrasse, even among non-Germans (this name lives on in the Robsonstrasse Hotel on the street). At one time, the city had placed streetsigns reading “Robsonstrasse” though these were placed after the German presence in the area had largely vanished.
Robson Street was featured on an old edition of the Canadian Monopoly board as one of the two most expensive properties.
I love being angry about meaningless topics. This is less about me wanting better baby games, and more of me hating corporations and watching them make billions off the bare minimum while their sheep fans cheer them on. It’s disgusting. If you aren’t able to open your eyes to the awful company that Nintendo has become, then maybe your wallet will. You can like modern Nintendo games, but you will never convince me that they are made with the same passion as they used to be.
Music:
00:01 : Gerudo Valley – The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 02:43 : Puzzle Swap – Streetpass Mii Plaza 05:28 : Beachside Dream – Mario & Luigi Bowser’s Inside Story 07:43 : Tallon Overworld Theme – Metroid Prime Remastered 10:09 : Stickerbrush Symphony – Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest 14:14 : An Adventurer (Pirate Dream) – Mario Party 5 16:10 : Select Theme – Star Fox 64 17:43 : Dance with Babies – Mario & Luigi Partners in Time 19:18 : Staff Roll (Credits) – Super Paper Mario
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