Comments on: Economic Engines http://www.atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca/blogs/economic-engines/ Atlantic Canada's Leading Business Magazine Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:40 +0000 hourly 1 By: K, Meadus http://www.atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca/blogs/economic-engines/comment-page-1/#comment-24 K, Meadus Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:36:58 +0000 http://www.atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca/?p=1770#comment-24 I think city planning is vital to a city's future and having a comprehensive vision of what that city can/should be is key. But it's not just about what businesses to attract; it's also about what kind of infrastructure it will develop and what kind of cultural and arts atmosphere it will nurture. We can't forget that a city is nothing without people living in it. In the city where I live (St. John's, NL), I feel like that vision is missing and the most important element--people--is an afterthought. I think city planning is vital to a city’s future and having a comprehensive vision of what that city can/should be is key. But it’s not just about what businesses to attract; it’s also about what kind of infrastructure it will develop and what kind of cultural and arts atmosphere it will nurture.

We can’t forget that a city is nothing without people living in it. In the city where I live (St. John’s, NL), I feel like that vision is missing and the most important element–people–is an afterthought.

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