Putting Parks On The Political Agenda

An editorial in The New York Times cites the recent neglect of the city's parks, and calls for parks to be positioned higher on the political agenda for the coming mayoral election.

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June 15, 2001, 1:00 PM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"Parks are not, as many politicians believe, a frill. They are the city's lungs, essential components of its health and quality of life cleaning the air, breaking the heat, breathing life into a neighborhood." As the New York City mayoral race approaches, advocacy groups are calling for increased funds to revitalize and maintain city parks.

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: A City Parks Revival

Wednesday, June 13, 2001 in The New York Times

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