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Originally Posted by thomax
Hamilton might be getting it's own city name sign too...
My guess is that it would go here, in the empty space in front of the west wing...
Mercanti sees the sign becoming a new city landmark.
As a proud Hamiltonian, I enthusiastically agreed as I think the idea is outstanding, exciting and timely."
Over the last couple of years Babcock says she's gently reminded the mayor that the need for a trademark civic sign is still there.
The important thing, she says, is to showcase the city's sense of pride and unity
"What it really comes down to is we were missing something, something that's a no-brainer for a city of our size especially to have. To get some version of it done, I think, will be a good day for the city. We're behind on this one."
Eisenberger hopes to bring the plan to council in a month or so. |
They're putting a lot of pride in what would be basically a copy of an installation in Toronto.
I guess big sign with a city name is the new "thing" for instant "landmark", like Ferries Wheel ? Watch for Coderre to put one on in Montreal... paid by the city, of course.