Neighborhood Residents Spiff Up Amberg Park
Saturday morning residents of the Western portion of the Dutchtown neighborhood cleaned up their local park, Amberg Park. I stopped by to see how the project was going.
The park is located in the city’s 25th Ward where I ran (and lost 44.1% to 55.9%) for Alderman in 2005. Many of those working are regular readers of UrbanReviewSTL and a number said they voted for me. In the election I got more votes in the two precincts East of Grand where I lived but I lost the election West of Grand. Ancient history at this point.
Like my own group downtown it is nice to see residents taking charge in their neighborhood. Some say they are just newcomers taking over an existing group while they say this group is new. Regardless of the origins, these are the people that are actively doing something positive in the community. You know the old saying, actions speak louder than words. On this day they spoke volumes through their hard work.
Kudos!
View all 35 of my pictures from this event here.
Like all cities, St. Louis is a city of neighborhoods. It’s great to see people putting in a few hours to put a little shine on their’s. It should be in inspiration to others to do likewise. Remember the trouble makers are few and usually flee at the sight of organized “do gooders”.
When I drove by Amberg Park this afternoon it looked great! Thanks to all who helped with the clean-up and beautification. I’d like to offer a third perspective on who this group is: not “new comers taking over an existing group”, not a “new group”, rather new comers joining their energy and enthsiasm with the experience and perseverance of those of us who have been active in this neighborhood for many years. Let’s try to appreciate all of our talents and work together for the good of the neighborhood.
WOW! What a difference a little elbow grease makes! Congratulations, Sara & Ryan to help lead a team and spruce up the place.
Looks great!