I think we have to accept that some will not be convinced of the benefits of dense urban development. The opportunities lie in the thousands of people who simply haven't reached out to. Again, these could be our friends, co-workers, small business owners, food servers, etc. This is something we can talk about in our meeting on Friday, but I feel there are a lot of Rhode Islanders out there who would support our position if we first state the issues that we stand for that would be improved with sustainable dense urban development: affordable housing, open space preservation, jobs, improved neighborhood services, transportation, and taxes. This might involve simply talking to people we might be standing in line with or who are serving our food. Residents need to see hope for the future, and if they feel involved in smart urban planning through Providence Tomorrow, they will.