Comment 29194

By jason (registered) | Posted February 28, 2009 at 09:23:53

Moseby, You're absolutely right. Hamilton was once like Toronto with vary distinct and vibrant neighbourhoods all through the lower city. Sadly, we sacrificed that for multi-lane highways and timed lights. You'll only see that sort of revitalization happen in areas where people (aka - shoppers, diners, cafe goers) feel comfortable. James North has been a great success, but sadly city staff are now looking at ways of speeding up traffic along James and John. I guess a few years of success is too much.

Locke, Westdale and Ottawa St should continue to evolve nicely in this manner. But most other neighbourhoods suffer drastically from high speed traffic from outside of the city and a horrendous pedestrian realm.

Do what I do and head to Toronto a couple times a year to enjoy Little Italy or the Junction etc.... and here's a secret I'll let you in on - Buffalo's Elmwood district and Allentown are unbelievable. Wonderful historic neighbourhoods downtown with vibrant street shopping, dining, public art and patios.

And of course, don't forget our very own Hess Village, Locke South, James North and what I personally have been labeling the next 'big thing' in Hamilton - John South through Corktown.

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