The City Council’s vote today on the City Hall Park resolution is a recognition that we need to do more to ensure our downtown spaces work for everyone. Recent incidents have raised concerns about safety and accessibility in City Hall Park. Families who once used the park as a place for play and connection are now choosing to stay away, which is a loss for our community. At the same time, people struggling with addiction and mental health challenges aren’t getting the support they need. Both realities point to the same conclusion: we have more work to do.