CN Tower: A Symbol Of Urban Toronto

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One of the first things that you notice in our group’s poster would be the CN Tower. We chose this building because it is not only the iconic symbol of Urban Toronto, but also because it is a popular hotspot for tourists. This would benefit the tourism industry, as approximately 1.5 million people visit from around the world each year. Also the CN Tower is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, making the CN tower an interesting place to visit. The second thing your eyes might have been drawn to is City Hall.This building represents the unity of 6 cities and the vast amount of communities in each of these cities, which amalgamated with one another. The CN Tower is also a symbol of Modernism, with its unique design of the building. Underneath

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