Variations on a Theme

A question I consistently get asked about how Town Halls Hamilton intends to pursue its goals is "What are the town halls going to be about?'

My primary answer is 'Whatever the organizing neighbourhood association decides in collaboration with their Councillor.' 

My secondary answer has to do with non ward-specific town halls. 

There are myriad topics that go beyond the immediate concerns of any particular neighbourhood association or ward. Concerns that transcend all 'borders' or community constructs. We're planning on promoting these events just as heartily as the ward-specific town halls, even though they'll undoubtedly consist of more than just our Moderator and a guest on stage. 

Here's an ongoing list of potential topics for such events:  

-The History of Hamilton

-The Basics of Urban Design; How We Got Here

-Green Hamilton: What Can We Do?

-Local Governance: What Do We Owe Each Other?

-Walkability/Rideability Hamilton

-Countdown To Election 2014

-Poverty

-Aerotropolis

-Dream a Little Dream; What Downtown Could Be

-Gentrification

-Speakers’ Corner

-Is Hamilton Really Open for Business?

-Why Community is Key

M Adrian Brassington