NAC took to the same task last year and I did fairly well, going six for ten, though the transportation issues still linger. My 2009 prognostications are copied below.
Dispute my count or make your own predictions for 2010. I’m going to be stubborn and stick with two-way streets and a more sensible bridges approach in the upcoming year. Necessity’s a mother.
The early beginnings of a more outcome oriented, collaborative revitalization movement.
Increased focus on preexisting neighborhoods as the foundation of sustainable economic and tax revenue development.
The introduction of a two-way street conversion project.
Code enforcement experimentation.
More interest in New Albany from agencies and funders related to community development.
Larger numbers of people coming together to put an end to the ridiculous East End bridge obstructionism, including pressuring the local politicians and chamber of commerce who’ve been hoodwinked by their southern counterparts.
Downtown land purchase(s) as a precursor to new construction.
Incremental success in all the above and the Greenway.
Me, celebrating those successes at several local watering holes including the new Bank Street Brewhouse but probably not II Horseshoes.
Daniel Short posting a photo that actually looks like him.
