Back On? 2.21.2007 | 0 Comment(s)

I was pleased to read that the Forest Park/BJC lease has moved forward. I never really was against the lease, my concerns were with the politics behind the lease and ensuring that if we give something up, we get something back...now and in the future.

I don't think giving up our parkland for private development is a good idea, but, in this case, I feel that the benefits of the deal outweigh the cons. That said, I do hope that future legislation will be passed to make it more difficult for private entities to acquire public land. I'm willing to compromise and concede the small section of Forest Park east of Kingshighway because I believe there are real and positive benefits to giving up that land; however, I don't think I could be talked into giving up a piece of any of my favorite city parks in the future.