New York needs more public spaces! And open spaces, for that matter, that is why 85 acres of downtown Brooklyn’s waterfront have been converted into a public park. Public parks are extremely democratic by encouraging dissensus through fostering community exchange and activity. In recent years, the city has put more effort into developing infrastructure that is no longer in use. And rather than making another over priced high rise, downtown Brooklyn chose to add in much needed green, public, space. Not only is the park a fantastic choice by the city, but its used by New Yorkers frequently. So, while this park is an ongoing project that has taken years to reach its current state, Brooklyn inhabitants will certainly profit in the long run. In this day and age we need shared spaces and community exchange; this is a method that should be implemented more regularly in urban areas.