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City staff propose small‑scale amenities for South Broadway: Little Free Libraries and a possible pocket park on bank land

5739386 · September 9, 2025
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Parks and Recreation staff recommended low‑cost ‘Little Free Library’ installations and longer‑term land acquisition (including a BMO parcel) for a pocket park; acquisition would be expensive and might be leased first as a lower‑cost option

The new City Amenities strategy group recommended two priority projects for South Broadway: installing Little Free Libraries and pursuing land acquisition for a pocket or pocket parks to add green gathering spaces.

Parks, Recreation, Library & Golf Director Christina Underhill and resident Stephanie Brooks said Little Free Libraries would be low cost, could be stocked with donated books and provide…

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