RESOURCES
Our goal is to educate our Bexley neighbors on the critical importance of the Cassingham playground field to our children and community, and the devastating impact the District’s proposal would have on both. We have endeavored to provide only fair and verifiable information.
If you would like additional information, here is very short selection of helpful resources.
We encourage you to conduct your own research as well. And please send us any resources you believe we should share!
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There is broad consensus that children need regular access to outdoor play for their physical health, emotional and behavioral regulation, and cognitive development. This is not a matter of opinion or preference; it is well-established by decades of research. Countless experts and institutions have documented these benefits.
The articles below represent only a very small sampling of reliable sources supporting this conclusion.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, The Benefits of Outdoor Play: Why it Matters,
Unicef, The importance of outdoor play (and how to support it)
Harvard Medical School, 6 Reasons Children Need to Play Outside
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It is difficult to quantify the impact of losing the Cassingham field on nearby property values absent a dedicated study, which has not been conducted. However, real estate professionals and nonprofit organizations consistently recognize a clear link between access to communal outdoor space and residential property values. We have intentionally relied on a conservative estimate of an 8–10% impact, although some industry sources suggest the effect may be as high as 20%.
Anywhere, Parks and Playgrounds Affect Home Value?
The Kris Weaver Team, How Green Spaces Influence Property Values and Living Quality
Trust for Public Land, Dollars and Sense: Economic Benefits of Community Green Space
Sustainability Directory, How Does Green Space Affect Housing?
