I think others have covered most things you wanted to know Davo36. In my opinion the plan is great for helping to gain the most use out of your land...
Can see the p.m point about business leaving there. I don't think the city is dead but maybe just needing to adapt to different types of businesses....
Does no one else see how stupid it is to call this a typical suburban street with million dollar homes, grammar zoned, volcano view shafts, heritage...