PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AT THE MAY 4TH PUBLIC HEARING! Tell the Wilkinsburg Borough Council to vote NO to the division of the Green Street Park land for private development!
What: Public Hearing on the Subdivision and Land Development of Green Street Park
Who: Wilkinsburg Borough Council
When: Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:00 PM
Where: Wilkinsburg Borough Building, 605 Ross Avenue (Council Chambers on the 2nd floor)
Join friends, neighbors, and Friends of Green Street Park at the public hearing hosted by the Wilkinsburg Borough Council at 6 PM on May 4th to speak on behalf of the park. The Wilkinsburg Borough Planning Commission voted in February to OPPOSE the request by Akator Construction to subdivide and develop the Green Street Park land for private use, a move which serves as a strong recommendation to the Borough Council in regard to its vote. The Borough Council is expected to vote on the request at the conclusion of the hearing on May 4th, so participation is critical.
The voice of our community at this hearing is more crucial than ever! Let's help the Council appreciate why our park is an important community asset as a dedicated public space and why it deserves their attention.
YOUR VOICE can tell the Wilkinsburg Borough Council that voting NO to the land division request is crucial to preserving Green Street Park. Remind the Borough Council as our elected officials that the park is protected under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and Donated and Dedicated Property Act, and that the sale and transfer of the property in 2015 were in direct violation of PA state law. Tell the Borough Council that our park belongs to the people and, as a dedicated public green space, plays a critical role in helping stabilize our neighborhood and building a more livable Wilkinsburg community. The Borough Council members need to hear why Green Street Park is such a special place for us all.
Sign-ups to speak will be available at the beginning of the meeting (5 min. max). Check out these suggestions if you need a starting point for what to say. Please include your own voice and any info regarding the park which may be personally relevant.
If you either or unable to attend, please consider contacting the Borough Council members directly (contact info can be found here).
Visit our community blog to learn more about Green Street Park and ways to get involved.
Please make your voice heard.
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