Commonwealth Club - Golden Gate Park Under Siege - Part 1 of 5

The Commonwealth Club of California
May 11, 2011 - Part 1 of 5
GOLDEN GATE PARK UNDER SIEGE?
Treasured by millions of people from all over the world, Golden Gate Park's
meadows, forests, and lakes have served as a refuge from the pressures of urban life for both people and wildlife for over 140 years. Yet throughout its history, the park continues to attract those who view it as free land available for their favorite projects. In addition, with the current short-term budget crises, some view the park as a source of revenue rather than a precious civic asset to be protected.

Jim Chappell, Interim Director of San Francisco Beautiful, Past Executive Director of SPUR - Moderator;
Mark Buell President, San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission;
Anthea Hartig Ph.D., President of Western Office, National Trust for Historic Preservation;
Katherine Howard, ASLA, Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance;
Mike Lynes, Conservation Director and General Counsel for Environmental Matters, Golden Gate Audubon Society;
George Wooding, President, West of Twin Peaks Central Council, Columnist, Westside Observer

Note: this video is created by GGPPA based on a recording of the panel discussion; photos added are ours.
Photo credit: panel - Suzanne Dumont