Preserve green space at FDR Park

“As the pandemic made abundantly clear, Philadelphia’s parks are among the city’s greatest assets. The newly wild and open meadows in FDR Park are an especially unique treasure. In an attempt to prioritize profits over people and the planet, however, the city wants to pave over this amazing green space with athletic facilities when such amenities already exist nearby. This, coupled with the complete disregard for community input that was demonstrated at a “public” meeting a few weeks ago, is not indicative of a city government that cares about its people. This shortsighted proposal would do irreparable harm to a park beloved by residents from all over the city and furthermore is completely misaligned with efforts to impede climate change. The park is not for sale and it is time for city government to reconsider its master plan and include its constituents in decisions that directly affect them.”

Beatrice Zovich / South Philly Review