Perhaps we could import that American State's year 'round good weather.
Less talk of "celebrating" our local heritage - whatever that's supposed to mean - and more public education on what buildings and streetscapes embody the best of the past. How about a mass demonstration of interest in it by a Flash Heritage Walk of Old London. Must be someone around who can work out a plan. Maybe congregate at the 1st remaining public building, much-altered London District Court House, then up to the 1st remaining private house, much-altered Eldon House, with handout reproductions of them in their settler years appearance.. Then to the Ridout Restoration group, maybe to church at St. Paul's..etc etc. "Collecting" the Federal and Provincial plaques that identify people, places and events and any local Library ones...

Downtown London is definitely not a lost cause! I agree that it does need an overhaul, but this is not the solution. We need to mix a sense of heritage with revitalization, then we may be successful.

What will we celebrate if we lose our heritage?

Destroy London's heritage? Just so it can appeal to one demographic.... Seriously?

Celebration looks nice, but it is boring and doesn't have a real sense of community.