Derry has changed a lot in recent years – and there’s plenty more to come, as development continues to pop up around the city.
But there’s always room for even more improvement.
So we thought we’d come up with five ambitious but achievable things that could make this place that we call home an even better place to live.
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A new independent university
This has been one that people in the city have been harping on about for decades.
Yes, we have the Magee Campus as part of the University of Ulster but, it's simply not big enough. Most of the students attending UU have to go to Belfast, Coleraine or Jordanstown to study in their chosen field.
It will be 60 years on January 1 since the old Derry Corporation (Derry City Council) published its plans for a new, independent university for the city.
Last year, the Department for the Economy rejected calls for a cross-border university named after John Hume.
The Department, which was headed by the DUP's Gordon Lyons, said it saw no need for the venture.
However, I don't think you'll find many in the city who would reject the idea at all. The long-term benefits are evident and clear for everyone to see.
It's beyond time that this idea was moved forward.
High-speed rail
A train between Derry and Belfast that takes an hour or less, now wouldn't that be great.
Unfortunately, if you're one of the lucky commuters that have to travel to Belfast for work, it takes around two hours and 30 minutes, give or take a few minutes. That's ridiculous.
Fun fact: Did you know that in 2014 an amateur cyclist beat his friend on the train between Derry and Belfast? Yes, you read that correctly. A cyclist, leaving Derry, got to Belfast before the train did.
Flat out embarrassing if you ask me.
There is some good news though. Well, sort of. Before Stormont ministers bowed out due to the current political impasse last month, Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd revealed that officials would explore funding opportunities for a new rail line between Derry and Portadown.
Meanwhile, the All-Island Rail Review, which is examining the feasibility of high/higher speed rail links across the island and improving current rail infrastructure, is due to be published in early 2023.
Buncrana Road dual-carriageway
Traffic congestion on the current Buncrana Road is a constant pain to many motorists, especially during rush hour.
The busy 4.4km long two-lane arterial road connects the city to County Donegal. The 3km urban section from Pennyburn roundabout to Skeoge roundabout carries up to 24,000 vehicles per weekday.
In October, the Department of Infrastructure (DfI) revealed that a dualling project for the Buncrana Road had been put "under review".
The £85m scheme, which was first promised over a decade ago, is long overdue and would help completely transform the road network in the city.
Derry Airport expansion
The City of Derry Airport is great for short-haul flights, with a selection of options for sunseekers and UK culture vultures alike.
But one thing that would make it even better for local passengers would be a small expansion. Opening up more flights to popular destinations across the UK and Europe would be ideal not just for the people in Co Derry, but also in Co Donegal and west of the bann.
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