If you really want to grow your City, disconnect it from Wall Street
There are many residents who would love to see their city grow and become a more productive and rewarding place to live. Some used to even advertise how great their city or state was on their license plates but this seems not to be the case anymore whether it is a lack of vision by those in leadership or the unwillingness to try something new since change seems to frighten so many. Now it should be as plain as the nose on our faces that with each passing day, things change and if we are to ever stay atop what is happening around us at any given time, we too must be willing to change. We are all quite aware that doing the same thing the exact same way expecting change is the real true definition of insanity and if we are willing to accept that premises then why are we surprised what is accepted as normal these days? Back in the day, homeownership was proof of valid income, a six hundred credit score and a willingness to clean up anything that made loan approval boa...