Yes to affordable house, but not at the expense of rare green space in this neighborhood that should have never been sold / swapped in the first place, especially not without community buy in. Developers and the city, use your imagination and develop elsewhere. If the reason for developing this place is because it seems to be deteriorating, that's on the city abandoning this space and subsequently, this neighborhood. Instead, INVEST in this park with renovations to the splash pad and playground SO THAT it will be fully usable for kids and their families, during covid-19 and beyond.
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Faith Kim
5 years ago
This is a "yes and" situation where yes, New Haven is in dire need of affordable housing AND greenery, parks, murals, and the like are still valuable parts of any given community. Surely the developer can develop elsewhere in the area
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Henry Quinn
5 years ago
Despicable that selling a park for a development is even an option. Do better.
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Jeanne Dubino
5 years ago
06515
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Shelley Caldwell
5 years ago
32 Armstrong St
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Ana
5 years ago
Children and people need green spaces! I am disappointed in the board of alders.
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Henry Dynia
5 years ago
Families with little children need to be within a block or two of a park, for it to be manageable to access it. Because of the frequent needs of little children, for food, rest, bathroom, and avoiding weather events, a park cannot be far for a frequent visit. It is a major urban planning mistake to remove this park from that block. Tired parents cannot make long trips to bring their children to a park. Robert Moses, one of this country's greatest city planners, was born at his family's home at 83 Dwight St. in New Haven in 1888. He understood the need for playgrounds to be proximate to their users, and created thousands of neighborhood playgrounds in New York City. Let's honor his legacy and keep the Kensington playground.
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wendy hamilton
5 years ago
I have already emailed the mayor and alder Ellen Cupo with my dstress and dismay at the BOA
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Shannon Larsuel
5 years ago
Green spaces are important to adults' and children's development and well-being. It is well known that one form of environmental racism is limiting access to green spaces and reducing the number of trees in specific neighborhoods. Studies have shown that neighborhoods with more trees and green spaces have lower rates of crime during summer months as green spaces and trees help to mitigate the effects of excessive heat. Eliminating this park in favor of building "affordable housing" will not serve the community. The developers of this project are creating a false dichotomy by that park must go in order to create more affordable housing. There are other options and plots of lands to create affordable housing while also maintaining this vital space for the community.
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Josh Pinto Taylor
5 years ago
I love educating kids and parks!
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Emily Pinto Taylor
5 years ago
Invest in the neighborhood of Kensington with renovations to the playground and splash pad!
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Amanda Mangler
5 years ago
Outdoor spaces are important for children's development and residents' well-being.
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Asha Evans
5 years ago
Green spaces (yes, even small spaces like this one!!) matter and are important parts of a healthy community. Do not take this park away!
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Victoria Sansing
5 years ago
Green space is the last place to develop. It will never come back once developed, and adds priceless value to the neighborhood.
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Robert Dubrow
5 years ago
Green space helps mitigate urban heat islands, provides space for physical activity, and improves mental health. The neighborhood needs this green space.
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Anonymous
5 years ago
438 Whitney Ave. #8
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Kierra Jackson
5 years ago
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Green space is a vital part of urban planning and layout. Don't take this away from residents. Find another space. Affordable housing is essential but not at the expense of trees, grass, and places for children in New Haven to play and folks to gather. Kierra Jackson, RN
10 Field St.
144 Foster St
Save the park!
Yes to affordable house, but not at the expense of rare green space in this neighborhood that should have never been sold / swapped in the first place, especially not without community buy in. Developers and the city, use your imagination and develop elsewhere. If the reason for developing this place is because it seems to be deteriorating, that's on the city abandoning this space and subsequently, this neighborhood. Instead, INVEST in this park with renovations to the splash pad and playground SO THAT it will be fully usable for kids and their families, during covid-19 and beyond.
This is a "yes and" situation where yes, New Haven is in dire need of affordable housing AND greenery, parks, murals, and the like are still valuable parts of any given community. Surely the developer can develop elsewhere in the area
Despicable that selling a park for a development is even an option. Do better.
06515
32 Armstrong St
Children and people need green spaces! I am disappointed in the board of alders.
Families with little children need to be within a block or two of a park, for it to be manageable to access it. Because of the frequent needs of little children, for food, rest, bathroom, and avoiding weather events, a park cannot be far for a frequent visit. It is a major urban planning mistake to remove this park from that block. Tired parents cannot make long trips to bring their children to a park. Robert Moses, one of this country's greatest city planners, was born at his family's home at 83 Dwight St. in New Haven in 1888. He understood the need for playgrounds to be proximate to their users, and created thousands of neighborhood playgrounds in New York City. Let's honor his legacy and keep the Kensington playground.
I have already emailed the mayor and alder Ellen Cupo with my dstress and dismay at the BOA
Green spaces are important to adults' and children's development and well-being. It is well known that one form of environmental racism is limiting access to green spaces and reducing the number of trees in specific neighborhoods. Studies have shown that neighborhoods with more trees and green spaces have lower rates of crime during summer months as green spaces and trees help to mitigate the effects of excessive heat. Eliminating this park in favor of building "affordable housing" will not serve the community. The developers of this project are creating a false dichotomy by that park must go in order to create more affordable housing. There are other options and plots of lands to create affordable housing while also maintaining this vital space for the community.
I love educating kids and parks!
Invest in the neighborhood of Kensington with renovations to the playground and splash pad!
Outdoor spaces are important for children's development and residents' well-being.
Green spaces (yes, even small spaces like this one!!) matter and are important parts of a healthy community. Do not take this park away!
Green space is the last place to develop. It will never come back once developed, and adds priceless value to the neighborhood.
Green space helps mitigate urban heat islands, provides space for physical activity, and improves mental health. The neighborhood needs this green space.
438 Whitney Ave. #8
Green space is a vital part of urban planning and layout. Don't take this away from residents. Find another space. Affordable housing is essential but not at the expense of trees, grass, and places for children in New Haven to play and folks to gather. Kierra Jackson, RN