It would be beneficial to the future of our community to have more areas for people to get outside and walk, bicycle, picnic and play. Alabama ranks #3 in obesity and has been in the top 5 for many years. The health of our neighbors is not as good as it could be. I work as a healthcare provider and see the far-reaching effects that poor health and economic struggles place on the outcomes of people who are faced with illness. Many are stuck in situations that do not allow for proper recovery or for family time and play time with friends. Many indicators of contentment amongst people stem from having a place to relax and enjoy your neighbors, having a picnic with you family, walking your dog, reading a book in a park, listening to birds, pitching a frisbee, football, etc. Four generations of our family grew up in the Rosedale area on 27 1/2th & 28th streets with one of my cousins living in the housing project (Rosedale Courts). Rosedale had houses down streets that looked like allies. Only one car could fit down the street at any one time. There was nowhere to walk or ride a bicycle. Nowhere to pass a football. Rosedale courts was surrounded also by these narrow streets and a super busy 10th avenue to cross by foot if you wanted to walk to the store and buy a peice of candy or a drink. It would be beneficial to rebuild Rosedale Courts (I understand that this was already planned before the tornado)and the surrounding areas with a nice park and bicycle/walking trails. These kids need a place to go after school (some sort of community center). They need basketball courts and a soccer/football field. What about a small library inside that community center so the children will have a place to read. Along the bicycle/walking path, there could be some of those distress buttons like UA has to call 911 in case someone needs help. Intramural sports would be great. Kids need a chance to succeed and be encouraged- not inside watching TV or playing video games and eating.