<p>1. The west half of Mollison Street is closed off at Nicholson Street; this area could easily be extended to make a park.</p><p> </p><p>2. The south end of Charles Street is closed off near Victoria Street; this area could easily be extended to make a park on the north side of the closure. It also has the advantage of being well shaded, unlike the alternative sites.</p> <p>3. There are three vacant blocks within five minutes walk: 43 Nicholson Street between Langridge and Victoria, 10 Charles Street near Victoria Street and 71 Charles Street<span>  near Mollison Street. These are undeveloped sites and thus could be acquired as land value only by the Council. </span></p><p><span>4. The Abbotsford Primary School also has an open space, which would be ideal both in current facilities and location. Perhaps a negotiation with the school might enable use of this location.</span></p> <p><br></p>