[Berklon]

I also agree... no more parking lots downtown - even for the Hunter GO Station. With gas prices and the eco concerns, the last thing this city should do is promote driving.

In fact I think these issues have come at a perfect time for Hamilton and it's effort of being revived - as it really stresses the need for LRT and a healthy downtown, while discouraging the overuse of cars and suburban sprawl.

I also commute to Toronto 5 days a week using the GO.

In any case, good article even if most of the points are well known.

One thing that really holds true is the idea of looking at the city with "fresh eyes". I know many from other cities whose opinion of Hamilton are based on very little knowledge and old stereotypes. I also know many Hamiltonians who don't hold out much hope for this city - however I'm starting to see these opinions slowly change over. For the longest time I've had a narrow view of this city and what it offers. Only in the last few years did I realize that this city has so many advantages (some mentioned in the article above) which makes me believe we're sitting on something very undervalued. In a way I've been "mentally away" from this city for so long that I'm just recently seeing this city with "fresh eyes" and can really envision a future in which this city can realize it's potential.

Hamilton has a real chance to turn it around now and I really hope we don't blow this opportunity.