City Parks are for People Not Cars
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Most City Parks were designed before cars came on the scene. Designed for residents to walk or picnic in. They were designed as a tranquil oasis from the chaos of the concrete jungle. Yet we have systematically ruined the nature of our city parks by redesigning them for automobiles (and not people) and by replacing more and more of the tranquil greenspace with asphalt roads, paths, basketball/pickleball courts, etc. City dwellers need one oasis from the automobile, from asphalt. We have only to look at Europe. Its parks are car-free and yet somehow people still manage to enjoy them without automobiles.
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Profile of Megan McGonnell
Posted by:Megan McGonnell
8 months ago
You lost me when you added in basketball/pickleball courts. I agree that parks are for people, not cars. But parks are also designed to bring people together and create a sense of community. For many people, activities such as basketball, tennis, pickleball, etc. help foster a sense of community.
Also, I lived in Europe for almost a year. Their parks also include recreational spaces such as tennis courts and other athletic spaces.
Profile of Chris Orlet
Posted by:Chris Orlet
7 months ago
@Megan McGonnell Why not build athletic spaces on any of the tens of thousands of acres of land sitting idle in St. Louis? Why sacrifice the little greenspace we have for more asphalt? It makes no sense.
Profile of Christina McClarren
Posted by:Christina McClarren
8 months ago
Green cities make a more vibrant space for all, including other species, like migrating birds. City parks are for people, but people need nature, so parks need to be for the wild to flourish among us, too. Want to hear bird song? Birds need a place, too.
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