What would you do to make Lafayette better?

A Reddit user recently asked a question about what would make Lafayette better?

That got me to thinking, which usually hurts my brain, so I stopped after only a short period because, as usual, Reddit responded.

ZazuPedals was sure to point out that was wasn't trying to troll or start a fight; he was sincerely looking for constructive conversation about our great city and ways Lafayette could improve so as to attract more people and industry.

Some of the responses included:

Fix the charter
Focus on renewable resources
Fix the school system
Fix the schools (physically)
Fix the roads
Have more of a nightlife
acquire a Trader Joe's
reduce regulations/taxes on new industry
more businesses and housing downtown
curing voter apathy

It's easy for us to "not notice" the bad things about Lafayette because this is our home, but to those who aren't from here, Lafayette could use a good sprucing-up.

I am proud of Lafayette for several reasons, including its (mostly) inclusive vibe, its food, festivals, and joie de vivre. My worry is that last one: maybe we are enjoying life a little too much to notice that we need improvement in some areas.