Message To Toronto: Make Big Plans

The City of Toronto lacks a grand design, and needs to "think big" if it wants to fulfill its promise, argues a recent column in the Toronto Star.

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August 2, 2006, 10:00 AM PDT

By Deborah Myerson

A city overtaken by complacency and incrementalism, Toronto is hostile to big plans, vents columnist David Olive. He calls for a big, ambitious vision for the city's livability---one that would attract street performers, sponsor free concerts, ease traffic congestion, convert old warehouses to affordable housing, erect civic statues, and build fountains and gardens. In short, a "Department of Fun."

FULL STORY: T.O. needs a Department of Fun

Sunday, July 30, 2006 in The Toronto Star

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