2024–25 · Jamaica Plain
Open Jamaica Pond to swimming
Resident asks the city to allow swimming at Jamaica Pond and build out the existing beach, giving city families access to clean natural swimming like suburban lakes offer.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Open JP Pond to swimming, just like Crystal Lake in Newton. Build out the beach already on the south shore.
Who it helps and why
Clean, natural swimming is only available in the wealthy, white suburbs. City families should have access, too.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 14, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Jamaica Plain
- Place
- Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, 02130
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Community event
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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