Vision For The Future

The unfortunate reality is that Toronto has not adapted to the shifting economy. Not that Toronto stands alone in this. The entire state of West Virginia seems to have conceded that there is no future except for gambling, and most of Ohio seems to feel that the western part of the state is the future. I happen to think there is another way.

The Ohio River is a crucial American waterway; both in the historical sense and in the fact that it is evolving both ecologically and visually. In all liklihood, the next American president will be one with some sense of the urgency to shift the emphasis concerning pollutants from one of laissez-faire to one of good stewardship. As this happens, the river could become a tourist destination for all sorts of water activities, and Toronto sits uniquely poised to capitalize on this potential boon. But we have to start now.

With two beautiful marinas, a downtown within walking distance of a gorgeous river-front park, and several historic markers, T-town could be on every Fodor's list in the tri-state. This means attracting new business, outside income and a new and even better reputation. And it all starts with a new push for the park linking the gazebo commons with the WWI monument. In my next post, I'll explain how and why I think this matters as well as how I think it can be accomplished.