Essay 5
Dear Park Board:
I am a resident of the highly urbanized district in Midtown Manhattan. Recently, I have been advised of the certain funds donated to our city, aiming to benefit it as whole. There are two options of the funds application being debated by the Board, one being a plan to establish more recreational areas and increase the amount of flower gardens in the existing parks. Another proposal suggests a wider improvement of the city appearance by planting flower beds and trees along the streets and intersections. The latter appears to be the best way to benefit the city and its dwellers, and I would like to argue in its support.

Investing the money in improving the overall look of the city is undoubtfully a far-seeing and effective undertaking. The appearance of a great number of green plants on the streets will be noticeable, and therefore, greatly appreciated by the city's people, unlike improving the parks, which in the current hectic environment are not the most popular places. We spend a great part of our time rushing in the streets, walking through the busy traffic and standing in crowded lines. Having small oasises of green in the streets will decorate them and make them look more pleasant to the eye.

It is a common and indisputable notion, that the city air is bad due to its contamination. Small trees and bunches of flowers in the streets assist in purifying the air. The effect is not immense, but it helps to improve the situation. The more plants there are in the city, the healthier its residents are. Statistics shows incredible health rates in such seemingly dangerously urbanized cities as Paris, Prague, Luxembourg, where a great number of trees is spread around the living areas.

Having significant particles of nature present in the heart of the city also has a great meaning for us busy residents. Nowadays, we are always in such a rush, so vital to survive in the world, that we do not really possess the time to go to the park for recreation. For the above reasons, the plants on the street will have more positive effect on common members of the city community.

Improving the city's look mainly serves a decorative purpose. But it is highly cost efficient as well. People tend to choose the areas of residence that has not only all conveniences, but also nice appearance and joyful view that the flowers provide. By planting flower beds in certain districts, we might benefit investing the real estate business bringing profit to the city itself. People looking for an apartment even in the most urbanized area like mine, seek for something that would make it look better and tidier.

For all of the above reasons, I would eagerly like to support the plan to plan trees and flower beds along the streets. Please thoroughly review all the considerations.

Sincerely,