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pokeybill t1_j69neuq wrote

So equitable access to park spaces in Austin for all races is oniony?

I wholly disagree, it may be a small step but it's an important one. Austin is a city full of park space and there are areas with an obvious lack. These spaces contribute to health and wellness in a way which cannot be understated.

Edit: lol at the people who apparently think this is a bad idea

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ButterscotchSure6589 t1_j69rvr7 wrote

You are most probably right. But stand by for the mockery, the language used invites it. More parks and open air facilities in deprived areas was probably too difficult

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Londonforce t1_j6ak7d1 wrote

I can't believe it took until 2023 to expand the bike paths from "whites only" to all other races.

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pokeybill t1_j6e5cf0 wrote

You are being facetious and I don't expect you care much about this issue.

You also clearly didn't read the article, which conveyed minority areas in Austin (east/northeast, north central) lack park spaces, especially the hike and bike trails which have mostly been built in areas undergoing gentrification.

The inequity here is around ease of access, not segregation - apparently that's a problem for you.

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