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[quote=Anonymous]Ward 3 opposition to paving Hearst Park for a pool is growing.  The Cleveland Park Historical Society board of directors has weighed in strongly against it.

Dear Councilmember Cheh,
 
I write on behalf of the board of the Cleveland Park Historical Society (CPHS) to express our strong objection to current plans to place a swimming pool at Hearst Park, in the 3900 block of 37th Street NW in Ward 3.

As we understand the history of this project, the city chose Hearst Park without the organized involvement of residents in the surrounding neighborhood. The city ignored known preexisting site deficiencies and did not consider adequately other more suitable sites. The city did not solicit the views of neighbors in a timely manner. The city conducted no studies to evaluate the serious environmental impact a pool would have on Hearst Park and nearby property. In our opinion, the proposed new construction would exacerbate flooding problems at the Park and would potentially damage many of the Park’s heritage willow oaks. These trees are among the Park’s most valued features. Most significantly, a pool would radically impair one of the City’s oldest and much loved open green spaces. CPHS does not object to constructing an outdoor pool in Ward 3. However, we do oppose locating it in Hearst Park given the city’s lack of consideration of neighborhood, site, and environmental factors.

CPHS represents the Cleveland Park neighborhood of 1,100 household and has hundreds of members. It was founded in 1985 and promotes interest in the history of Cleveland Park and encourages the preservation of its architectural heritage and character as a friendly residential neighborhood with a strong sense of community. The Cleveland Park Historic District was established in 1986 after extensive CPHS research and has been included in National Register of Historic Places since April 1987. Hearst Park borders the Cleveland Park historic district, and contributes strongly to its character, which the CPHS was established to preserve.
 
We urge you to reconsider the Hearst Park venue for the pool.

Sincerely,[/quote]

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