Comment 48133

By Gary Santuccii (anonymous) | Posted September 23, 2010 at 19:09:29

Our governments also need to do more-especially by making smart capital investments like better multi-modal transportation - from high quality transit to comprehensive bike lanes - so residents have the mobility to participate fully in our economic and cultural life.

But in addition to doing the big things, local governments have to continue to focus on the little stuff that improves quality of life. Traffic calming and the conversion of wide, unsafe one way streets, park beautification, crime reduction and litter clean up and contribute to making neighborhoods more attractive to investment and renewal.

We need more entrepreneurs - a lot more entrepreneurs - to put down roots in supportive communities and generate new jobs right here in Hamilton.

We need a more competitive business environment that attracts private sector investment and jobs that pay living wages.

As citizens, we need to learn, to understand and to take action on the issues. We need to find the courage to confront our past mistakes and commit to a future in which all our neighbourhoods and workplaces and schools integrate people of all income levels and backgrounds.

Nice sentiments and platitudes however forgive me if the disconnect appears to be insurmountable

Those who really make a difference are those who will live, work or invest in our neighbourhoods. People that have a stake in their present and future will be the agents of change.

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