http://www.gothamist.com/2005/05/14/clean_up_play_ball.php All comments for Clean Up, Play Ball en-us 2007 nyc_daveh Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:32:49 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss daveh@gothamist.com daveh@gothamist.com 60 http://www.gothamist.com/2005/05/14/clean_up_play_ball.php#comment-51499 http://www.gothamist.com/2005/05/14/clean_up_play_ball.php#comment-51499 Comments Wed, 25 May 2005 17:26:04 -0500 <p>New York City, while great in a lot of ways, isn't so hot when it comes to parks. We spend less per person on public parks than Chicago, Phoenix, Seattle, Boston and 20 other major cities. These other towns know that healthy parks produce lower crime, higher property values, healthier kids, better grades, better sex and more. What's not to like? Sign the "Plea" to send the message during this election to the Mayor, City Council and candidates for office that New York City needs to step up its parks, playgrounds, and neighborhoods. ALL NEIGHBORHOODS not just the rich, touristy ones... There are 28,800 acres of parkland in the five boroughs. But for every dollar spent on your local park, Bryant Park gets $63. Whattup?!</p>