11-07-2018, 08:25 AM
(11-07-2018, 01:36 AM)tomh009 Wrote:(11-06-2018, 11:04 PM)Rainrider22 Wrote: They bought and assembles the land before anyone wanted to spend money in Kitchener. They did have the added advantage of having the vision and where. I really think they are in over their heads. The proof is in the pudding with the actual LRT results.
The regional staff that worked on this are not the same staff that have managed the LRT project. And I think you are being rather harsh blaming the region for the LRT, but we all have the right to our opinions.
That said, I should hope that there is no proof inside a pudding. Rather, the proof of the pudding should be in the eating.
I think it is ok to be critical of the region. Who else do I hold accountable ? I think this is one of the rare cases where they should actually bring in a consultant who is an expert in this kind of development. Good leadership and stewardship of the public resources should recognize that you cant be an expert in all areas. Sometimes you have to bring an expert in and pay them.
I am delighted that the previous counsel had a vision and massed the land required to develop the vision. I am give them the full credit for it. What I am not confident in is if they have the resources on staff to deal with this kind of major development. It isn't a slight, it is an observation.
No on the pudding, I am not a big desert guy but, I will take rice pudding !!