A Walk in Central Park

[TheArtist]

Lets not forget that the park, Central Center and some other buildings are publicly funded,Family and Childrens services private/public, and the homes are private.  What I like is that each is on the same page and working together to form a coherent whole.  Each doing what they do best and doing it well.

[AVERAGE JOE]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Lets not forget that the park, Central Center and some other buildings are publicly funded,Family and Childrens services private/public, and the homes are private.  What I like is that each is on the same page and working together to form a coherent whole.  Each doing what they do best and doing it well.

Now, Artist, be careful. If you go speaking the plain truth about how well the public and private sector can work together, then you won't fit into the narrowly-defined ideology of Cubs and the other right-wingers.

[perspicuity85]

quote:Originally posted by AVERAGE JOE
Now, Artist, be careful. If you go speaking the plain truth about how well the public and private sector can work together, then you won't fit into the narrowly-defined ideology of Cubs and the other right-wingers.

Well said Average Joe.  Politics aside, without adequate public/private cooperation, no urban revitalization efforts will come to fruition.  Central Park is a good example: the publicly funded park and community center add value to the pearl district, and spur private economic investment in the area.  Likewise, the potential of private investment spurs the public sector to put more effort and money into building the park and community center.