While you’re right that this city has a lot of other major issues that need fixing, this proposal involves federal funds specifically for freeway removal as part of the infrastructure investment and jobs act. It’s a situation where the money is there or it isn’t. Capping the freeway to nowhere not only raises the land value of the property directly along Franklin and Mulberry, it provides additional development opportunities in addition to this “magical park.” The only drawback would be real estate speculators and outside investors pricing many of the residents out of the area. It would only work if there’s a healthy mix of market rate and affordable development along the corridor.