Do you
know that making your street a better place to live, also helps improve your
quality of life!
A city
that is environmentally friendly ranks high on the lists of best places to live
not only because it is a pretty city, but because pollution can cause health
problems. Children who grow up in smoggy streets often suffer from asthma as
well incidences of cancer and respiratory problems are often higher in those
cities. Greener cities are healthier cities and health is a major factor when
considering what city is the best to live in.
A
greener city is also one that has a good parks system; natural areas not only
make the city greener by cleaning the air, they also help people to reduce
their levels of stress.
Encourage your city council and mayor to put more
trees on your street.
If a
city has a good local economy it provides jobs. What many people often fail to realize is that while
some larger stores employ more people they also send profits out of the local
area to head offices in other cities, or other countries. As such shopping at large chain stores should be
balanced with shopping at smaller, locally owned stores. This will also
mean more variety, and more interest, making for a better city to live in.
The
local economy can also be helped by supporting things such as local craft
markets and supporting local artists, crafters, builders, and service people.
You may think
it is hard to reduce crime in your area but it may start with the simple matter
of being a good parent, keeping your kids out of trouble, and being home for
them more. You can also start a
community watch group. Encourage and support your local police force, and
work to improve impoverished areas.
If you
are donating to charity consider
donating to your local charity rather than a national (or international) one.
You can donate food to the food bank to feed the hungry, or you can donate
money to your local animal shelter to keep strays off the streets. You can volunteer your time!
You can
also be a good neighbor to those around you, helping out the senior who needs
their walk shoveled or filling in where ever there is a need. If you own pets,
simply being a responsible pet owner and picking up after your dog, is a plus
to your area as a whole.
The more
entertainment a city has to offer the better the citizens enjoy living there.
Free entertainment is always a plus, cities that have good natural areas offer
easy, cheap, entertainment. Other forms of entertainment are golf courses,
theaters, and so forth. You can help
make the people of your city more aware of what activities it has to offer
and encourage development of new recreational opportunities.
If you
really want to make changes to improve your street you have to be willing to
stand up for change. You can write letters to the editor of your local newspaper pointing out issues and suggesting ways to
change things. You can also attend city
council meetings and can contact your representatives when it is time for
them to vote on matters; telling them what is important to you.
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