They add amenity value to the adjacent housing stock and, perhaps, the city more widely? Its hard to imagine NYC without Central Park (e.g.). Those amenity values also have powerful backers (the Central Park Conservancy is well-endowed for a reason...)
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Because they're really nice, Venkatesh.
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Because nobody wants to live in an ant farm.
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Lower temps in urban areas by providing shade & absorbing sunlight, plants remove pollutants, retain rainwater & soil, provide green spaces which support mental health, open spaces which encourage activity and space for gardens, etc, etc. Plus, we're supporting biodiversity.
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Parks don't age like architecture. They are evergreen in people's imaginations and represent a sort of social fabric embroidery. Impossible to repeal and replace earth care with roof care. I'd rather have NYC build subterranean housing than raze a park.
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People need beauty
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Steer into the nimbyism
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