Listening to Kitchener's Mayor, I wanted to briefly point out some initiatives they have which I'd like to see 1. Zoning of Massage Parlors out of downtown 2. 3 am closing without the battle that we had (I'm still exhausted, I dare someone to try it) 3. Municipal grants to convert space over ...

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2007/05/04/jacobs-day-walks.html Jane Jacobs honoured with walking tours of city

I wanted to write this post before today's Windsor star which kind of makes it even more obvious but: The new DRIC route will have more tunnelling, that will be enough for everyone to declare victory and move on. The point is that we have to move on. Finally, its over. The ...

I guess the construction associations didnt’ get the mayor and councils memo’s to oppose DRIC from the following email. I’m thinking our MPP’s and their allies are about to "school" the mayor in politics. Too bad a compromise couldn't be worked out behind the scenes.  I understand how our representatives must feel. ...

How similar are the issues in North American Cities. Here’s an edit of someone elses article. Its difficult writing articles when others can express the sentiments better Forget pointing fingers and make your own investment in our city...

Just a reminder to residents who want to input on the downtown to register on Monday. Just so you know, the DWBIA has a policy of (paraphrasing) supporting a buffer between daytime business/residents separating them from nightime businesses. I don't believe it is for us to say how that buffer is ...

Since the Library board will be before Council tonight, I thought it appropriate to post a blog about them. Since I know little about library matters, I thought I'd find a resource entitled "How to Make Your Library Great" that does. If the following article isn't ...

In fact, thats the entire reason behind Scaledown, we have always believed that Windsor Essex Can and will make the shift that is required to be a successful mid sized city that is a key part of what Richard Florida calls one of the worlds "Mega-Regions" of ...