For the poor, the only alternative to television for their leisure time is the public space. For this reason, high-quality public pedestrian space, and parks in particular, are evidence of a true democracy at work.

ReImagine a Greater Cleveland
Issues of vacancy, abandonment and foreclosure have had a profound effect on the well-being of the nation's neighborhoods and residents. These negative forces have mobilized community development professionals and policymakers in Cleveland to develop innovative efforts to turn the tide and fight for our neighborhoods.
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