Two of the most popular city parks in Volusia County are the ones on either side of the Granada Bridge in Ormond Beach. Recently, Ormond Beach city staff drew up conceptual plans for the northwestern park that would displace the strollers, shove aside the fisherman, move the joggers, and move or demolish a historic church building so they could build a marina, commercial space, restaurant, and of course, a lot of parking places.
A funny thing happened on the way through the planning process. The Ormond Beach City Commission held a meeting last week on one of our colder nights, and about 50 residents showed up. The commission decided the issue wasn't worth fighting for.
As described by Mark Lane in the News-JournalOnline, "Far from being impediments to downtown development, the parks are destinations that draw people to the city's center. They help establish the place's character. Plus, you can fish or launch a boat there.
"They're the kind of unique open spaces that reinforce a person's attachment to a place. Because when your town looks and feels like anywhere else, there's no particular reason to live or work there rather than anywhere else."
Our parks are an important asset of our community, part of the reason folks in Ormond Beach like living here. Thanks to the residents who attended the meeting, and thanks to the City Commission for hearing their views.
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