The story appeared last week in the Altoona Mirror, and some residents have spoken out against any sale of the land, citing that the green space that now exists enhances their living experience, but any type of housing has the potential to bring drugs and crime to the neighborhood. Members of city council say that any extra tax base created is good for the city, but residents do not share that opinion, in terms of having good neighborhoods. Talks about the ground are just that, talks, and there is no deal to sell the ground by the Altoona Area School District. Council is simply looking at how the field could be used if it were to be sold.
