The Parks and Recreation Commission has proposed an Open Lands Protection ordinance to provide guidance and transparency for when open lands are "conveyed" and park uses are proposed to be changed. The Commission invites the public to review the ordinance and provide their comments either by sending us an email or submitting a comment on this blog.
Read the ordinance.
View the Commission's presentation made on September 22nd.
Read Commission's press release issued on September 23rd.
PlanPhilly story here.
"Parks Blueprint" editorial by Philadelphia Daily News (9/23/2010)
"Agency Hopes New Rules Help Protect Parkland" by Philadelphia Inquirer (9/22/2010)
Public comments will be taken by the Commission at a special hearing scheduled for Wednesday, October 27th, 6pm at the Free Library Central Branch.
The Commission will vote on the ordinance draft on Wednesday, November 17th, 6pm at the Free Library Central Branch.
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