Monday, November 30, 2009

Washington Considers Funding Parks to Rebuild Cities

wow this is not yr average "legislation", very curious about the agency coordiantion that would occur to make this happen. 


As numerous studies have shown, well-maintained and used parks increase real estate values in the surrounding area and generate tourism and other economic activity. Access to parks and recreation also improves the physical and mental health of residents, lowers crime, connects children to nature and brings neighbors together. By cooling and filtering the air, absorbing stormwater runoff and providing habitat for migrating birds and other wildlife, parks and natural areas make a city more environmentally sustainable.

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