We say there's nothing to do here when there are pages of calendar listings in the newspaper contradicting that view. And while we praise other cities for their vitality, he says we forget there's a price to pay - such as a much higher cost of living. In other words, when we go to the theater in Fresno, we don't have to budget an extra hour because of traffic. Even more important, however, is building the economy. Better infrastructure means more jobs.
More jobs mean more corporate contributions to the arts and more arts patrons.
It appears as if it's going to come out of some struggles. I think we're on the verge of seeing this city grow and truly care about where it ends up.