Growing populations and housing shortages are affecting cities ... higher-density precincts will still need public open space and recreation facilities. Communities and local councils are ...

Leveraging opportunities for recreation in natural open spaces within urban communities where housing should not be built can be another inventive preservation approach. These areas could be ...

Discussions boiled down to two main ideas for reusing the property: Housing, primarily for seniors and veterans; or additional recreational land for Taunton youth sports leagues. Is there room ...

They are just concepts that bring to life the ideas, visions and aspirations ... should the city or community want less housing, more recreation space, or other uses added or amended, she said.