...ambitious new vision

In the Hamilton Spectator, Thomas A. Beckett writes of the need for that city to develop a visioning process that would bring community 'dreamers' together to imagine the rebirth of downtown Hamilton.

... you can't save every building

If you are wrestling with urban renewal and development issues in your community, you may be interested in this Brantford Expositor Editorial that comments on the City's decision to buy, raze, and lead the redevelopment of a significant section of downtown Brantford. Yes, this area needs help, but let's hope stucco and styrofoam don't replace 150 year old brick facades.