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Resolution Directing the City Administrator to Designate Southeast Area Park as the 2024 Bicentennial Park
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Whereas, Southeast Ann Arbor is one of the most socioeconomically, racially and ethnically diverse segments of the city;
Whereas, Eight of the 12 Title I public schools in the city are located in Southeast Ann Arbor;
Whereas, Parks and other city amenities that are well-maintained and inclusive have higher patronization and enjoyment by residents, and improve quality of life indicators for those who frequent them;
Whereas, Southeast Area Park is uniquely positioned to enhance the quality of life for underserved communities, and provide a bridge between those communities and additional city services and amenities;
Whereas, Surrounding social service organizations and housing voucher communities, which primarily serve low-income families and people of color, are nearby and would immensely benefit from additional amenities and programming at Southeast Area Park;
Whereas, Southeast Area Park is located in close proximity to other family-focused and youth-friendly amenities, including Mallet's Creek Library, Bryant Community Center, Creekside Court Community Center, several housing cooperatives, and Swift Run Dog Park, providing opportunities for future collaboration;
Whereas, Southeast Area Park requires considerable investment in its infrastructure and additional amenities to provide a higher quality and inclusive experience for residents;
Whereas, Investing city resources to improve and develop amenities and programming in Southeast Area Park is in alignment with our overarching Bicentennial goal to invest in and improve accessibility for historically disenfranchised and marginalized communities in our city;
Whereas, Additional amenities and city programming at Southeast Area Park will benefit needed economic development in the southeast area and transform Southeast Area Park into a premier destination on the city's southeast ...
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