Purzycki said in an interview with Delaware Online/The News Journal that no definitive plans are set for the space.
“My intention here is to convince (residents) that whatever we do there will be something that is collaborative,” he said. “I fully expect to engage the community and the legislators with what our plans are. That’s phase two. Phase one is to be in a position to take the reservoir down.”
Many said they were fine with the demolition of the reservoir if it can be carried out “safely, economically, ecologically,” but strongly opposed building homes in its place.
People said the city should instead build a recreational place if the reservoir is demolished, such as a playground or simply a park or green space, not more houses.
“We are already densely populated here and we don’t need more houses,” said Joseph Defrancesco.
