History Prevents Waste?

Parks

Parks for centuries have been at the forefront of the battle with waste in urban spaces. Parks serve as the lungs of a city. They are the only remaining true public space in a constantly privatising world as stated in Banerjee (2001).

Ironically, these parks are located near historical buildings. Woodford Square, for example  is surrounded by the first library ever built in Trinidad and Tobago as well as the Red House. These historic buildings are a sight to behold and it only serves them right to have an equally pleasing environment. Woodford Square is always kept clean as well as other parks since they have historical value and add a charm to the city of Port-of-Spain. 

 The Red House near Woodford Square:
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The library near Woodford Square:

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Many bins are placed throughout the park and there are always sanitation workers cleaning and raking leaves. Security officers are also on patrol to ensure that the fountain and stand pipes are not defiled. This shows the importance of the area and that historical value increases the need for keeping a place aesthetically pleasing. 

Bins placed in the park as well as washroom facilities to ensure the area is well-kept at all times.

We know that history is not the only reason for the upkeeping of the parks. As mentioned earlier, being the only left public areas that offer peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city, they must be maintained to continue to radiate this presence however, we cannot deny that historical influence can greatly impact the environment in a city.