Kissena Park under siege by developers
Building proliferates so much that the Kissena Park Civic Association has been forced to fight three unanticipated battles, including one to protect its beautiful park, and has gone to court in another action on behalf of a sentinel but risky corner at 46
CB 7 votes yes to Kissena Park rezoning plan to safeguard nabe
“Overcrowding creates an unstable community,” said Beverly McDermott, a community activist who lives in the neighborhood. “The bigger these houses get, the less attractive the neighborhood.”
Residents packed the CB 7 meeting
Residents packed the CB 7 meeting
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