Playgrounds are essential spaces for children to play, learn, and socialize, making them a crucial aspect of urban design and community development. Recent trends focus on creating inclusive and accessible playgrounds that cater to children of all abilities. Petitions in this topic advocate for safer equipment, better maintenance, and increased funding for playgrounds in public spaces. One impactful petition calls for the installation of rubber safety surfacing on playgrounds to prevent injuries and improve child safety. Another petition pushes for more playground facilities in underserved neighborhoods to ensure all children have access to safe recreational spaces. Get involved by supporting these petitions and championing the right for all children to have a safe and engaging place to play. Together, we can create inclusive environments that promote healthy childhood development.
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As a resident of Lenox Hill @ 72nd Street/York, the overdevelopment of MSK hospitals for many years is ruining the character of the residential neighbor. Sirens galore, much more traffic, no more sunlight, years of noisy, dirty construction, and most of all, not much in return to improve our neighborhood. The greater good would be served better if they expanded into underserved neighborhoods. Community Board 8 needs to create a Land Use Strategy the would let these hospitals know if and where they can expand.
The community most impacted by the MSK Pavilion needs to have a say in 'community benefits'. I agree that the current agreement should be halted and a meaningful dialogue about how this money is to be spent can ensue.
24 Sycamores is a dreadful location with bathrooms that don't work, even after a massive renovation. Let's not invest good money after bad.
The community needs to have a say in how this money is spent!!
Residents must be given the opportunity to voice their concern on projects that will impact their quality of life and community. Local NYC elected representatives have a responsibility to guarantee all their constituents have a voice in all issues where their tax money is being spent. Last time I checked we're still living in a democracy
I know some people are concerned about germs and whatnot, but I personally loved these kind of playgrounds. I never even thought about the fact that neuro divergent and homeless children benefit from these playgrounds, and it's convinced me even more than we need these playgrounds. I just that they're fun for kids and are a good way to keep kids occupied and let their energy off while the parent can relax.
So many third spaces for kids are becoming more expensive and less accessible, catering more towards middle aged adults and ignoring the needs of kids and young parents.