The DSP attended the Downingtown Borough Council meeting on January 20, 2010 to do a presentation on the park we’re proposing, our role, the role of the borough, and our ongoing relationship.  There was no A/V setup as planned, but Wes did a great job with the modified presentation and fielding the few questions the Council had.

A number of Council members spoke up to voice their excitement about the project and their support for the youth, us, and the local action sports community.  The purpose of this presentation was to secure Council support for the project and have them agree to providing us with a centrally-located spot within the Borough to place the park.  The park will be professionally-designed and will have unrestricted access, as we are advocating for.  Borough Council UNANIMOUSLY offered their support for the park, making this project official!

The exact location of the park is unknown at this time, as it depends on when adequate funds are raised and on several other projects going on within the Borough.  We will continue to work with the Borough throughout the process, and in the meantime we are beginning to secure donations and plan fundraisers.  We’re in the process of getting our 501c3 off of the ground and working on various ways that individuals can donate.   It’s going to be a big year, so check for us!