by Emma Davey The asphalt lot at McCarren Park is a big chunk of land with a whole lotta potential.Â
It’s been home to many a softball game and movie night, but it’s not a particularly comfortable place to post up for an afternoon.
Last year, the neighborhood’s elected officials secured $14.7 million to update the lotand bring it in line with the community’s needs, as well making it stormwater resilient. The $14.7 million also joins an…
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