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By Vod_Kann (registered) | Posted January 09, 2011 at 00:10:57

Grew up in Hamilton but I've lived in GASP Bronte for the last 10 years. Anyway got on the site looking stadium info but found some really great stuff like Mr Leach's article.

Anyway I took the day and checked out some of the new and improved 2011 Hamilton and I must say i was impressed.

The Central library lobby looked awesome (and was packed with people). They also have a glass wall so you can see into the Farmer's Market. The Birk's Clock looks Huge! That clock is going to become again a landmark in this city.

To get there I walked down "2-way York". I didn't really notice the 2 way street but I did notice the bike lanes and wider sidewalks- what a difference they make! There was a group of about 8 people jogging down York and I didn't have to get out of their way (still getting used to people jogging down York Boulevard??)

Saw the city hall reno which look the same on the outside but cleaner. City hall was closed so I missed much of the inside.

Saw the Lister renos and you can start to see the difference. They did a similar building in Buffalo which First Niagara eventually went it- if it looks anytihng as good as that it will be worth it.

The new transit terminal looks good- very chic, very modern plus the novel concept of going to one place to catch a bus!

Locke street was fabulous! Must go back when i have much more time!

as for the stadium rally- it was that rally which told me this city was forever going to be different. it reminded of "How the Grinch stole Christmas". The Grinch steals Christmas but everybody still comes out and has fun. With all the shananagins that went on, I really thought only a couple of people would show up- Was I EVER wrong. It only made eveybody fight harder!

Comment edited by Vod_Kann on 2011-01-09 00:13:21

I've listened to Roy Green I've respected Roy Green and you Bill Kelly are no Roy Green!

"Remember we don't pay them- they pay us!" -Scott Thompson defending CHML's pro-ticats East mountain stadium stance while being the Ticats exclusive radio right

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