[Summit] Tot Lot redesign backstory

[Anthony Arrigo]

John,

I would have to ask then, too, how does a swing set or a jungle-gym or a slide benefit everyone?  Why not just have all park space completely open with no structures whatsoever?  With all of the play structures, aren't you loosing 50% of the park?  

To me there are certain things that benefit some people, e.g. playgrounds for people with children, and other things that benefit others, e.g. a place to garden.  The added garden benefits more people in the community than just a play area. However, all of these things together benefit the entire community as a whole by making it a better place to live for everyone.

Anthony



On Sep 21, 2012, at 4:16 PM, John Bazik wrote:

> On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 03:58:57PM -0400, Anthony Arrigo wrote:
>> n space at the far end the park as-is.  The benefits to ALL community
>> members -- young and old, parents or not -- that a garden will bring,
> 
> First, let me say that I applaud the good work that SNA and it's board
> and members do.  I remain a strong supporter.
> 
> But I reluctantly have to ask: how does a community garden benefit
> everyone?  It seems to me that it benefits only the city, which gets
> some revenue, and the people who lease plots, who get to grow produce
> and keep it.  Other park users lose 10% of their park.
> 
> Sorry, I just don't see it.
> 
> John