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Open space considerations in urban development

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Council Member Riley highlights the importance of open space in New York City and its role in urban development and quality of life.

  • New York City has an estimated 146 square feet of green space per resident, which is significantly less than other major cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta.
  • The distribution of open space throughout the city is uneven, affecting different neighborhoods disproportionately.
  • Preserving open space on large developments and in backyards is deemed critical for the well-being of constituents.
  • The limited amount of green space per New Yorker (about 12 feet by 12 foot) is emphasized as a concern.
  • The council recognizes the need to balance housing development with the preservation and creation of open spaces.
Kevin Riley
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Another major priority to consider is open space.
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According to some estimates, there's little there is as little as 146 square feet of green space per New Yorker.
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Think about that for a moment.
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Each New Yorker only has about 12 feet by 12 foot of open space that this open space is not even fairly distributed throughout the city.
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LA has 3 times this amount.
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ATL, 7 times this amount.
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Therefore, preserving the open space on large developments and in backyards is critical for the well-being of cons excuse me, for the well-being of our constituents.
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