NPS Study Shows Property Values At Risk With Sports Complex

I came across a National Park Services article on the economic impacts of park development. The conclusions are that property close to greenways and open spaces hold greater value than those properties that are next to highly developed parks with many nuisance factors. Those properties negatively impacted actually lose significant value. This is common sense, since nuisance factors whether they are derived from a fast food joint, quick mart or park logically would have negative repercussions for adjacent properties. Seeing that we would be moving from a Manchester Field that is more open space to one that is highly developed sports complex demands consideration for property holders in the impacted areas.

NSP Article

Hockey? Another Game Under The Cover Of Darkness

Last night from 9:30 to 11PM there were a bunch of kids playing street hockey on the courts. I’m amazed they are able to see a puck/ball in such low light, but they certainly seemed to have no issues with game play. This brings up the issue of ancillary uses of the field when lights are added. If kids are playing basketball, hockey or just using it as a spot to congregate in near darkness, do you think having lights on the field will lessen or increase this activity? Not only will the games and practices be held under the a fluorescent glow,  it will be full use of ALL the facilities; basketball, skate park and other on field activities. Should we be expected to suffer this too?