Petition to preserve the Field and Study Park

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#201

Proposed development will diminish green space. Existing sports club with restaurant nearby - Discovery development.

Patricia Seumenicht (Johannesburg, 2023-03-16)

#202

Since I was a little boy I’ve been able to go to Field and Study with my family. It’s always been a staple Sunday afternoon play in the park with my little brother and dog. It’s a place that holds very special memories in my heart; memories with my late grandfather and dog who passed away two years ago, and through this development over our beloved park, it strips the space of its prominence in our hearts. I’m an economist and businessman and understand the importance of developmental infrastructure, however, why develop over a place that holds memories for so many?

Connor Woods (Johannesburg, 2023-03-16)

#204

I disagree with the park being used for venture and gain

Avril Chambers (Johannesburg, 2023-03-16)

#205

It’s our heritage to be preserved and enjoyed for future generations.

The company involved are fingered in extortion at Mushroom Farm Park.

Claire Wessels (Johannesburg, 2023-03-16)

#207

I live in Ward 103 and enjoy walking in Field and Study and believe it could be turned into a major asset for the wider community

Bruce Bean (Johannesburg, 2023-03-16)

#208

I don't believe that a commercial solution is necessary for a successful adoption of the Field & Study Park (the Park), especially one that will see so much of the Park's green space sacrificed for paved pathways, padel courts, aquaponics, and related infrastructure.

In addition, very little (if any) consideration has been given to the noise and lighting pollution that will, without a doubt, impact the animal life found in the Park and its surrounding homes.

The current proposal suggests that the Park is "broken". This is definitively not the case. A park's usefulness to a community and value within an ecosystem is not determined by the availability of built-up infrastructure and/or commercial products and services. To imply the Park is "broken" because its “dangerous” or “unsafe”, the paths aren't paved, braai areas are lacking, the rabbit and invasive plant species are a problem, etc., is simply using fearmongering as a marketing tactic.

Certainly, the Park could be safer, but so could our streets and any public area in South Africa. To suggest that one needs a ‘world class’ sporting venue to create a safe environment for people to enjoy is ludicrous.

I agree that solution must be found for the informal settlement, but it should be a solution that works with its inhabitants to create a community in which we’re all welcome. The residents of the Park’s surrounding suburbs don’t have a preferential right to the Park simply because their life circumstances allowed them the luxury of a bring-and-mortar home.

From a commercial perspective, the current proposal is lacking in so much depth and transparency, it’s impossible to assess whether its ability to support the Park in any meaningful way is anything more than the home and a prayer. At the very least the promoters should underwriting the financial, security, and other benefits promised by them.

Tyrone Niland (Sandton, 2023-03-16)

#209

I'm signing because I don't support the planned development that threatens the integrity of the park.

David Curtiss (Johannesburg, 2023-03-17)

#210

Preserve the Park for our children

Anneke Coolen (Pretoria, 2023-03-17)

#212

I love field and study centre

Andrew Stangl (Johannesburg, 2023-03-17)

#213

Every community needs a safe green space as well as preserving the wild life in these parks.

Lynette Schreuder (Johannesburg, 2023-03-17)

#214

We love the park and spent many happy hours as a family there. The park should stay a sanctuary and a green space!

Karlien Chaplin (Weybridge, 2023-03-17)

#215

We need to preserve our green lung amidst our concrete jungle.
We are surrounded in every direction by paddle courts.

Lynne Ludolph s (Sandton, 2023-03-17)

#216

I am opposed to the scale of the development proposed by a company, called Urban Park Group, and request Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) to invite genuine adoption proposals, from suitable organisations, for the community to consider.

Quincy Cool (sandton, 2023-03-17)

#219

I do not the proposed develpment of he park

Shannon Laubscher (Pretoria, 2023-03-19)

#222

This park is a green lung in our city. It has open spaces that support a diversity of wildlife and human use. The proposal will destroy this ecosystem, and create traffic, noise and human usage that the area is ill suited for. We have had genets and goshawks in our area (we live close by). Mountain cyclists, walkers and trail runners use the area for recreation. Horse riding is available in wide open spaces. The community centre - probably a heritage building - is used for a variety of community activities and courses. This wildlife and gentle human usage will be displaced by noisy Padel courts until late, instrusive road infrastructure, additional paved areas (including for parking), exclusive restaurants and a strong profit motive. I would strongly encourage a more community driven approach to the development of the park.

Celia Haupt (Johannesburg, 2023-03-19)

#223

Keep the park as it is. It is already a wild biome and needs protecting as is.

Philip Haupt (Sandton, 2023-03-19)

#227

I objec to the development as planned

Dion Harvey (Johannesburg, 2023-03-20)

#230

I'm Signing because I want to see the natural state of the park preserved.

SIPHATHISIWE HLONGWANE (Johannesburg, 2023-03-20)

#232

I lived in Parkmore for over 20 years and enjoyed the freedom and space of the Field and Study and feel that it should not be changed without the proper processes being undertaken. The space is important to the community.

Anton Bleekers (Parkmore, 2023-03-21)

#235

The Field and Study Park is one of the few green spaces left in Johannesburg that allows younto escape the hustle and bussle of city life without having to travel far. It is a safe environment. The development is so large that you will end up taking away too much of the area avaialble for other nature events. The patrons attending the FieldMarket that require parking will start to move into the neighbourhood and encrouch on their space. Similarly with the parties and events held at the house. And if there is a proposal to park on the field. Where are the families going to play cricket with cars parked all over. This is def not a well thought out development - it is clear that there will have to be a minimum number of paddle courts to justify the investment - which means it has to make money - it is not about a community project with the wellbeing of the neighbourhood or the environment in mind. If you have an itch put up squash quarts or two paddle courts only. Though I cannot see where any of these developments won’t cause problems. The lights at Pirates are on till late and it doesn’t bother the enighbours because it is not built on top of the houses and it was an existing dedicated tennis and lawn bowls area. It was an enhancement. This Field and Study project is not an enhancement of a natural space.

Colette Jeppe (Johannesburg, 2023-03-22)

#236

I object to any development at Field & study park as it one of the last few remaining green areas in Sandton. There is no need for any of the proposed developments in this park as there are already plenty of these facilities that already exist in the area. Any development would upset the ecosystem of the park and diminish the habitat of the existing animals and birds living there.

Kathleen Duggan (johannesburg, 2023-03-23)

#238

I'm signing in opposition against development of the beautiful Field and Study Park. Please retain it as is.

Madeleine Vermaak (Benoni, 2023-03-26)

#239

I am against the changes proposed.
Our cities need undisturbed, natural spaces where man has not destroyed them. ANY form of construction causes destruction and disruption to the natural environment, no matter how many regulations or rules they promise to adhere to. To add more concrete and buildings to our park will be very sad and bad for the animals, birds and natural plants in the area.

Lauren Roodt (Johannesburg, 2023-04-04)

#241

We need this space for recreational activities. It serves all of the areas around it. The trees are irreplaceable. Please don’t take away our heart and soul of this area

Sandra Maharaj (Sandton, 2023-04-17)

#242

My father was mayor of Sandton and on the management committee of Sandton for many years and he was the person who was instrumental in getting the artist Ernest Ullman to donate this ground to Sandton
My father was very environmentally aware, even all those years ago(in 1970's) and really wanted this area to be a green space for Sandton (and other) residents.

Dana DRUION (Johannesbiurg, 2023-04-24)

#244

The centre is an amazing public space that we all use....not too many spaces in Sandton!

Liz Turnbull (Sandton, 2023-06-01)

#247

We need to preserve our green belts! Once they are gone they are gone. Visit google maps satellite to see how congested Johannesburg is becoming and particularly around Sandton & surrounds.

Ian Jeffrey (Riverclub, 2023-06-01)

#248

I want to save the invorment

Hussain Ali (Johannesburg, 2023-06-01)

#251

I have walked my dogs there for the last 40 years & my children & grandchildren have loved the climbing frames, bunnies & the cafe for many years. Beverley 🌺

Beverley Richter (Sandton, 2023-06-01)

#252

Because we have enough buildings and "playgrounds" for businesses and restaurants. We need to keep some natural space and can't build everywhere. This doesn't make sense.

Nadine Schmidt (Midrand, 2023-06-01)

#254

I agree with preserving this area, and that the right steps should be taken to make sure all the correct procedures are followed and enough due diligence is undertaken to ensure the best possible outcome for this park is achieved

Robert Weber (Kempton Park, 2023-06-01)

#255

Love this park

Carly Smith (Sandton, 2023-06-01)

#260

I care about the park

Lynne Marais (Sandton, 2023-06-24)

#262

I am very against the development. It will destoy the natural habitat of many birds and other spicies. Can my dogs play padel? And if I understood it correctly, the development is not solving the problem with the illigal settlement, and is just annexing the part of the park, that has no settlement on it, playing on the residences' fear, that they may expand into it one days.
The village problems will not go away, the fires, music, living noises will still be there. The development is done for the profit, with questionable benefits to the community. And loss of the park

Kirill Oussov (Johannesburg, 2023-06-25)

#263

I am signining it to retain beautiful and free parks for people of jhb

Egor Oussov (Johannesburg, 2023-06-25)

#264

To keep the park

Nicola Oussov (Blairgowrie, Randburg, 2023-06-25)

#265

This is horrible idea and must be re-thought

Archie Crain (Parkmore, 2023-06-25)

#268

I wish no development to happen.

Peter Ginsberg (Parkmore, 2023-06-29)

#269

We need more green space, not less. Field and Study provides a very valuable green space close to where I live to unwind from the pressures of modern life.

Jonathan Turner (Johannesburg, 2023-07-02)

#271

I would like to have the freedom of the current park nature

Eben Roetd (Parkmore, 2023-07-03)

#272

We need open natural green spaces. It is vital for our sense of well being... there is already too much concrete and ugly grey (called development). We need to preserve nature and take care of it because we are not separate from nature

Sharon Rom (Johannesburg, 2023-07-03)

#274

I'm signing because the last open green space in Sandton is being threatened to exist no more. We love the park and want to preserve it.

Daun Jeong (Johannesburg, 2024-08-08)



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