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Residents urge council to reject costly turf consulting contract and favor natural alternatives at neighborhood parks
Summary
Multiple public commenters asked council to decline a proposed $160,000 consulting contract with a turf installation company and to avoid artificial turf at neighborhood parks, arguing health, environmental and accessibility concerns and urging alternatives such as engineered wood fiber.
During Monday’s public comment period at the Palo Alto City Council meeting, several residents urged the council to decline a proposed contract with a turf industry consultant and instead to prioritize natural or non-plastic surfacing at neighborhood parks.
Speakers — including residents of the Ventura neighborhood near Boulevard Park and John Boulware/John Boulevard Park — urged the city to avoid artificial turf for playgrounds and dog runs. They cited public-health…
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