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Trail and park advocates ask Council for dedicated funding to protect Philadelphia green spaces
Philadelphia City Council (public hearing) · May 8, 2026
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Summary
Circuit Trail Coalition and green‑space advocates urged Council to dedicate capital and operating funds for trail development and park maintenance — asking for at least $250,000 annually for trails and $500,000 for streets department multimodal trails.
Pauline Berkowitz, an environmental and park professional testifying for the Circuit Trail Coalition, thanked Council for prior support and asked for continued dedicated funding for trail development and maintenance. She requested at least $250,000 annually in the parks capital line (40.8) for…
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