Criticism, as Winston Churchill said, may not be agreeable but it is necessary. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things. Yet every time some persnickety pundit highlights a civic flaw they’re dismissed as putting the “No” in “Nova Scotia.” It’s ironic, how negatively many folks view negative thinking. Quite juvenile, as well, to think harsh vibes alone will kill Halifax’s socio-economical buzz. So let’s cast aside all that positivity propaganda, roll up our sleeves and dig into just a few of the troubles this city is grappling with. After all, the first step is admitting you have a problem.
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This article appears in Jan 8-14, 2015.
Let’s start with some ideas…
Pedestrian bridges over main traffic routes – The aim: reduce pedestrian and motor vehicle collisions, ease traffic flow, create jobs, and build new and uniques spaces within the city that can be further defined by community involvement.
Now, your turn…