Although this increased level of freedom offers huge benefits to all, it does have a downside. For instance, it can no longer be taken for granted that people are willing to actively participate in their own community.
Optimism
As a result, those who are housebound run the risk of becoming isolated and people are more readily inclined to mistrust their neighbours, while their neighbourhoods become run-down. The province is keen to rekindle the sense of optimism, while encouraging its citizens to make a positive contribution (once more) to the communities where they live.