Comment 22478

By jason (registered) | Posted May 04, 2008 at 07:56:38

Murray's point was a good one.

  1. Heritage NEEDS to be saved downtown and city-wide. Read all the reports from others who spoke at this conference too, like Richard Florida. These guys recognize the value of heritage advocates, but more needs to be done.
  2. We need to change tax laws and enhance heritage grants so for-profit companies will purchase and restore our beautiful heritage, instead of allowing speculators and slumlords to buy them as nothing more than a carrying cost for their future demolition.
  3. Not once, ever, will you hear guys like Murray, Florida or anyone worth their salt suggest that heritage be treated like we do in Hamilton - like a minor obstacle on the way to another parking lot. Florida went as far to warn us about possible mistakes we could make in trying to become a great city. One of those mistakes is happening right now on King William Street. Murray says he can't see one reason that could stop us from being the best city in Canada. I suggest he meet our local band of speculators/developers and hang out at city hall for the next 6 months. He'll be stunned that Hamilton even exists still.

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