In Caroline Mallan’s recent article entitled “Waterfront”(the Star March 4, 2007) she describes how despite many disadvantages Liverpool, England has successfully embarked on city centre regeneration and concludes that Toronto could lean a lot from their experience. Indeed, Liverpool has crafted a vision for their city's future that holds real lessons for Toronto!
In Liverpool’s vision document you will find a quote by noted architect and urban planner Daniel Burnham (d. 1912), “MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS.” Sound advice, even today. Toronto needs to aim high, stand proud and articulate a vision we can all sink our teeth into. If economically disadvantaged Liverpool can accomplish so much, relying almost entirely on the persuasive power of its vision to draw all parties to the table, then yes, Toronto can learn from Liverpool's example!
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