If any area of this city should be studied for saving open space, it is Burholme Park. This park is about to be destroyed by the expansion plans of the Fox Chase Cancer Center who over the course of 20 years will bring their campus which is basically hidden from view from Cottman ave all the way to Cottman avenue. This park has a great tree cover and also wetlands and all kinds of wildlife. I played in this park as a kid and it disgusts me that elected leaders and so called community leaders sold out Burholme and Fox Chase for the almighty dollar. Lets honor the will of the Ryerss Family AND KEEP THIS A PARK FOR ALL PHILADELPHIANS TO ENJOY FOREVER

There is an empty lot, the continuation of Borbeck Ave. west of Algon Ave., extending between 2 apartment buildings as far back as the power lines that run north-south between Dorcas and Pennway Sts.

It would make an excellent tot lot for small children and park area for adults. Presently it is a weed filled lot.

How can we put it on the list for improvement?

Just south of the Hill Creek Public Housing Complex at Adams & Rising Sun Avenues are 2.8 acres of green land, under the jurisdiction of the Phila. Housing Authority. A bill by Councilwoman Marian Tasco is proposing a zoning change for these 2.8 acres from "residential" to "commercial" to enable Cardone Industries to build a parking lot for 250+ cars.
At a public hearing on November 16 in council chambers this proposal was opposed by a prominent Lawncrest resident and by Mr. Fred Maurer, vice president of FRIENDS OF TACONY CREEK PARK, by way of orderly testimony.
Another step to reduce Philadelphia's "green" is being taken. This writer is a member of FRIENDS OF TACONY CREEK PARK, a community organization that's vehemently opposed to this zoning change.