Good article. I agree! Government provides the infrastructure so business can flourish. Government does not owe business the exact things it desires to maximize profits. As government converts citizens' taxes into the things which benefit their pursuits of happiness, business may very well benefit. But, a very pernicious idea has crept into government. That is that business trumps the people. Fair Park is a very good example.
I will also note that fancy, wealthy neighborhoods do see to get the nice amenities and the Fair Park neighborhood is looked at with skepticism and a demand that it "give back" with income for the city. Hmm.....
With so much acreage, it would be nice to create a lazy river with swimming areas that more resembled swimming in the river. I guess I'm reflecting on Sewell Park in San Marcos. That along with a restoration of nature or its reasonable facsimile would provide untold value to the citizens of Fair Park. The respite of nature and a chance to relax the mind can make for better citizens. Kids with the freedom to enjoy themselves as themselves tend to not have as many social problems.
Thank you, Cynthia. Really appreciate this. You’re exactly right that Fair Park should be judged first by how well it serves people, especially the people who live closest to it, and that's a standard we already apply in many other parts of the city.
Good article. I agree! Government provides the infrastructure so business can flourish. Government does not owe business the exact things it desires to maximize profits. As government converts citizens' taxes into the things which benefit their pursuits of happiness, business may very well benefit. But, a very pernicious idea has crept into government. That is that business trumps the people. Fair Park is a very good example.
I will also note that fancy, wealthy neighborhoods do see to get the nice amenities and the Fair Park neighborhood is looked at with skepticism and a demand that it "give back" with income for the city. Hmm.....
With so much acreage, it would be nice to create a lazy river with swimming areas that more resembled swimming in the river. I guess I'm reflecting on Sewell Park in San Marcos. That along with a restoration of nature or its reasonable facsimile would provide untold value to the citizens of Fair Park. The respite of nature and a chance to relax the mind can make for better citizens. Kids with the freedom to enjoy themselves as themselves tend to not have as many social problems.
Thank you, Cynthia. Really appreciate this. You’re exactly right that Fair Park should be judged first by how well it serves people, especially the people who live closest to it, and that's a standard we already apply in many other parts of the city.