open spaces

Does The Presidio Still Exist?

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Does The Presidio Still Exist? With over 350 historically significant buildings, the Presidio of San Francisco was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962. In 1989, Congress decided to close the Presidio and it was transferred to the National Park Service in October of 1994. What is the Presidio now? ​Post to Park (1994-present) In

What Are The Benefits Of Open Spaces?

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What Are The Benefits Of Open Spaces? Proximity to parks and open space enhances the value of residential properties and produces increased tax revenues for communities. Open space captures precipitation, reduces stormwater management costs, and by protecting underground water sources, open space can reduce the cost of drinking water up to ten-fold. Why open spaces