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Boynton Beach debate: 'Activate' underused parks or protect scarce green space?
Summary
Commissioners and residents at the March 26 workshop wrestled with a proposal to 'activate' underused parks (add amenities, mixed uses) versus preserving limited park acreage; one commissioner strongly opposed any housing in parks and staff agreed to better map deed-restricted green space.
Commissioners at a March 26 workshop debated how Boynton Beach should manage limited parkland for a growing population: add amenities and mixed uses to "activate" underused parks, or preserve park acreage strictly as green space.
During the recreation and open-space presentation, staff described strategies to "maximize public amenities and access" and to prioritize multimodal access to parks, trails and waterfront areas. Commissioner Cruz…
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