Cicero described the nature of the common wealth. A commonwealth means a partnership for the common good. A healthy, robust civic culture. Today's good citizens should be a part of the networks that build the public good to be more than a empty phrase. Scan the public scene for signs of danger as we look out toward the 21st century.
Leaders make civic noise and create positive change.
San Diego has a history of civic groups and they deserve our support, now more than ever. In one of the first citizen freeway battles, C-3 fought efforts to widen 163, the Cabrillo Freeway, to six lanes and take out the large trees and greenway as it goes past Balboa Park. They were also instrumental in the city's billboard and sign control regulations constraining size and height. C-3 is currently seeking the right individual to serve as Executive Director. This is a great opportunity to help build the critical civic infrastructure required to maintain our quality of life in the face of the tremendous pressures of growth.