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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
From The Record
Poor urban planning
May 12, 2009 Hilda Mason
If she were alive today Jane Jacobs, the celebrated urban planner, would have a lot to say about Waterloo's current crop of "city fathers" and how they have betrayed the very citizens who elected them to serve.
For starters, she would suggest that they give their heads a shake. How could a city blessed with two universities provide through their bylaws the systematic ruin of streets formerly lined with beautiful, well-kept homes within walking distance of uptown, the Waterloo technologypark, and those same universities.
These were once proud, well-established neighbourhoods where professors, scholars, and other professionals once lived.
What they have allowed to happen under their watch is a Waterloo disgrace that defies all reason or logic.
Jane Jacobs where are you?
Hilda Mason
Waterloo
Poor urban planning
May 12, 2009 Hilda Mason
If she were alive today Jane Jacobs, the celebrated urban planner, would have a lot to say about Waterloo's current crop of "city fathers" and how they have betrayed the very citizens who elected them to serve.
For starters, she would suggest that they give their heads a shake. How could a city blessed with two universities provide through their bylaws the systematic ruin of streets formerly lined with beautiful, well-kept homes within walking distance of uptown, the Waterloo technologypark, and those same universities.
These were once proud, well-established neighbourhoods where professors, scholars, and other professionals once lived.
What they have allowed to happen under their watch is a Waterloo disgrace that defies all reason or logic.
Jane Jacobs where are you?
Hilda Mason
Waterloo
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Welcome to Waterloo - too bad he ran out of paint...
I wonder what he was going to write? Pullets - maybe this is about backyard chickens - I wish!
The charming outcome of the Neighbourhood Preservation Model.
And, of course, it's moving in day - all those out-of-town parents in the area too. Nice impression Waterloo leaves.
Just exactly who does anyone think houses in this area might sell to?
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Another well-managed licenced property.
Tenant - occupied house.
Garbage right up against the neighbour's fence.
Peeeee -ewwwww.
And it's what - 27 degrees or so?
Welcome to Waterloo's vibrant neighbourhood, filled with hope and vitality.
Hope for the maggots and raccooons, one supposes.
Ahhh, improved enforcement at work!!!
Cleared up in short order by Waterloo's bylaw officers once a complaint was made. Congratulations for the efficient response.
Kudos.
Kudos.Saturday at noon: garbage day is Tuesday. Is this any way to encourage pedestrians?
Owner-occupants to buy the houses for sale on Albert?
What does the public think when they drive by this today???
Neighbourhood renters don't enjoy this anymore than the home-owners who live nearby.
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