Street Conversation

Yesterday I was out on the streets of Old Western Hill with my flip chart and giant marker waiting to talk to residents who had a minute to share their opinion. Looking to better understand the perspectives of those who live within Old Western Hill, I asked a couple questions and wrote down their responses. Thank you to all those who participated.
Here are the responses.
What do you like/dislike about your neighbourhood?
Like:

• It's Home
• "I love it here"
• Quiet
• Location: accessible, close to the country and farmers
• People stick around
• Close to schools
• A lot of trees
• People are friendly
• Good place for kids to grow up

Dislike:

• Increase in drug community
• Dirty
• Crime
• Industrial welding company on Pelhem
• Nothing to do for teens
• No Big Bee
• Overpriced stores
• No beer or LCBO store

What would be your suggestions to make your community a better place to be?

• Parks
• Place for kids to play
• Keep Westpark Pool
• Community clean-up day in partnership with the City who will come and pick up the big items
• Food drives
• Bakesales

If you could put anything on one of the vacant lots in your community, what would it be?

• Youth Centre
• Bakery
• Swimming pool
• Affordable recreation centre

What are your thoughts?? What do you like about your neighbourhood? What would you change? What would you add. Share your thoughts and comments and join in on the community conversation.