A recent City Council decision has begun the process to designate Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park as public parkland. This move could facilitate discussions between city officials, the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, and Latino advocates who feel sidelined in past redevelopment considerations. Key issues stem from the lack of meaningful community input on the park's redesign, particularly after controversial decisions made in 2023. Community leaders are calling for more engagement to ensure the park reflects their cultural heritage, echoing successful models from cities like Barcelona and Mexico City.
"There is no transparency at all... and no matter how many pins we put up (in feedback sessions) we still have not been involved in the design process..."
"We want it to be a cultural heritage park, like a Parque Guell in Barcelona."
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