What is the problem that the town in part one is facing? What are some
of the opinions about the problem?
Townsperson 1: I think the town should build a parking lot. Then people won't have to
spend time looking for parking. There will be less traffic on Main Street and more foot
traffic near local shops. Businesses will probably make a lot more money than they do
now.
Townsperson 2: We don’t need another parking lot in town. They don’t look nice at all.
A playground would be much better. Families who go to the playground might decide to
eat in one of the restaurants on Main Street afterward. Then everyone benefits. Maybe
the town can plant trees and flowers there, too, so that it’s a pretty area.
Townsperson 3: I’d love to have another place to bring my children. Families are an
important part of the community. They need to have places to have fun. It would make
my family very happy.
Townsperson 4: Kids will cause trouble if we build a playground. They will litter and
break the equipment. All the parking spaces near Main Street will be taken up by people
who are going to the playground. Supporting local businesses is more important. A new
parking lot will make it easier for people to shop and go to the restaurants in town.
The problem that the town in part one is facing is a lack of parking space and the resulting traffic on Main Street.
Opinions about the problem vary among the townspeople.
Townsperson 1 believes that building a parking lot would be a solution to the problem. They argue that it would save time for people looking for parking, reduce traffic on Main Street, and attract more foot traffic to local shops, resulting in increased business revenue.
On the other hand, Townsperson 2 disagrees with the idea of a parking lot. They suggest building a playground instead, believing that it would be a more aesthetically pleasing option. Additionally, they argue that a playground could attract families who might then choose to dine at the restaurants on Main Street, benefiting both the community and local businesses. They also propose planting trees and flowers to make the area more attractive.
Townsperson 3 supports the idea of a playground, emphasizing the importance of having family-friendly spaces in the community. They believe that it would bring happiness to their family and likely to other families as well.
In contrast, Townsperson 4 expresses concerns about a playground attracting trouble, such as littering and equipment damage caused by children. They argue that supporting local businesses should be a higher priority and suggest that a new parking lot would make shopping and going to restaurants easier for people.