Water-main-Gate

As the blogging community in Windsor becomes a greater force to be reckoned with, more and more insiders, concerned citizens and people just generally sick and tired of the state of the city are beginning to come forward to push items into the lime light.

Chris Schunurr, who you might remember as a candidate for council in the last election put me on to a post at WindsorCityBlog. (Before you go off reading it and thinking that SDW has lost its' focus, let me remind you that every tax dollar spent means less tax dollars for rebuilding Windsor.)

For the record, SDW is looking to bring all parties to the table to rebuild Windsor. This is not a partisan blog, although the accusations might be different. We simply want to rebuild Windsor, strengthen neighbourhoods, and develop a pattern of sustainable living for all citizens. While we might shake our heads in disbelief at some of the decisions made by our elected, and not elected, officials, we will also be the first to give kudos to the city, schoolboard or anyone else who might be worthy of SDW praise (for whatever it is worth).

Don't think we've lost vision, we just want the citizenry to be informed.

Josh

"Bic" Heritage

I am continually reminded that not everyone takes pride in their homes, nor their community.

This revelation doesn't percolate to the surface easily when it's a disposable McHome or a disposable McNeighbourhood that is affected. But when it's in part of Windsor's most historic neighbourhoods - with homes dating back over 100 years - and planned by Hiram Walker himself, the loss really strikes a chord.

You may remember this home, which was featured in the Windsor Star a while back, due to the fact it was abandoned by its owners while leaving dozens of cats locked inside to fend for themselves. Becoming known as "The Cat House" (for less lusty reasons than you think) didn't help its notoriety. A walk along the sidewalk in front of this house brought tears to your eyes, due to the heavy amonia vapours from the cat urine. The neighbours couldn't enjoy their decks or patios (which are what makes this THE neighbourhood to live in), had to close their doors and windows and run the air conditioners at all times to avoid the stench. It was a source of distress for everyone, and now their happy it's gone. A house demolished due to cat pee.

Some video of the action...

So, let's morn the loss - but in the same breath, hope - that whatever happens in this now-vacant lot, it will be done with respect to the fabric of this tight-knit walkable community that has very deep roots in this city