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Two More Days to Vote for the new York Park ~ Highland Park

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$3m is being spent on a brand new green space in Highland Park and the community has been invited to vote on which design they like the best. The new York Park will definitely include the following elements:
• Free library/gaming tables
• Contemporary vertical fencing
• Shade structure
• Fitness area
• Amphitheater
• Stage

• Entryway with park name
• Solar security lighting
• Security cameras
• Restrooms with time locks and Arroyo rock façade
• Permeable paving
• Children’s play area
• Refurbishment of the existing gas station sign
• Picnic tables/seating
• Habitat garden
• Benches around the play area
• Trees & native plant palette
• Drinking fountain

The exact configuration of the park is up for a vote, and you can vote today and tomorrow. Visit this site to check out all the design proposals, and to vote.

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