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North What?
In the 1960's, the City Planners decided to "unbalance" North Park by dumping all the density north of University Avenue, to Adams Avenue (predominantly east of Texas). When the City "Planners" made this unwise, unfair and most ignorant decision, they bifurcated North Park in ways besides its urban form and appearance. Parts of the dense apartment blocks have been repeated targets for certain social service programs. Prostitution on El Cajon Boulevard. could be almost eliminated if only the political will existed. Because this iconic commercial core is neighbored by apartments, the prostitution is not prioritized. While the apartment neighborhoods generate the majority of tax base in North Park, they receive far less capital improvements or amenities. Due to the predominance of renters, deep apathy exists. This is where residents rely upon their government to provide the leadership to mitigate some the decades of neglect. Creation of small, low maintenance pocket parks that will serve to relieve the concrete jungle could transform the the physical and social context of the vast apartment blocks. Kenmore Terrace pocket park just east of 805, north of Adams Avenue is the archetype of this concept. The money exists to accomplish this and the real estate market is perfectly suited to acquire foreclosed properties. The only thing missing is the leadership. It's the socially responsible thing to do.— May 28, 2010 10:50 a.m.