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Indianapolis has fewer acres of parkland per resident than most cities of comparable size. Urban expansion pressure continues to threaten and destroy remaining natural areas in Broad Ripple and in Marion County. Urbanizing the park is NOT the solution for ailing Broad Ripple. Nor is the park's purpose to provide shopping opportunities or high-decibel concerts.
We are not in favor of bringing the city into the country. And that is what a park is: a precious bit of country, an island of natural peace, nestled in the speedy, metallic crush of city. There can be no compromising on this.
Decision makers must develop a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the natural world and be more be strategic about how intensely this parkland is developed. The more developed Broad Ripple becomes, the more nature we need.
Indy Parks should protect Broad Ripple Park’s green space in perpetuity. The green space, trees, and native plants should be preserved, protected, and cared for so that we and future generations can enjoy them.
The park's green infrastructure and the ultimate importance and inviolability of the park and its nature should not be destroyed. No road and parking should be built through the middle of the park.
Safety of park users should always come first when any additions or changes to the park are considered. Pedestrians, children, adults (including those in wheelchairs), and pets should not be endangered by powered vehicles.
Broad Ripple Park is a public common and any harm to the park should be considered as diminishing a public good.
Parkgoers and neighbors are primary stakeholders and their interests should be consulted. Any person or organization who profits from the administration or use of the park is not a stakeholder at the same level.
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