Support the people of the Susquehanna neighborhood! This is what is
planned for parks, schools, rec centers and all other public spaces.
Letter in the Daily News (link below):
"IF ANY resident of the Susquehanna neighborhood had been asked if the
basketball courts at the Duckrey School at 15th and Susquehanna are used
and needed, the answer would be yes!
Because there was no community input, the School Reform Commission deems
this land to be "unused and unnecessary."
As adults claim to be concerned about "flash mobs," and to be concerned
about children being obese, a basketball court is conveyed for
development without notification.
Our politicians, in a deal that lacks transparency, have started a
process for development without the community's knowledge.
Community participation is owed to any community. With all the vacant
land available in the 5th Council District, it was truly unnecessary to
take this away from our youth! Especially to give away for $1 with the
city's budget problems.
We will work to stop this unauthorized land deal!
Judith Robinson, /Philadelphia"
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