Community conflict over tot lot praise and limits in Hyde Park
Claire Winston argues that the Herald defended middle class values and community safety by limiting and withdrawing tot lot facilities amid disruptive behavior. She defends prior contributors who built and funded the play area and urges readers to evaluate actions in the context of total achievement.
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Community Playlot Aids Local Children And Property
A letter to the editor explains neighborhood efforts to create and fund a supervised playlot for a dense child area. It notes success in reducing property damage and cites cooperation from residents and agencies, while urging alternatives to unilateral action for youth disturbances.
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