Fresh Kills Summary Response

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Fresh Kills Summary Response
The documentary, “The Fresh Kills Story”, by Andy Levison, posted on vimeo.com and published in 2012, tells of the transformation of the world’s largest garbage dump into a environmentally friendly park. Fresh Kills began on April 16, 1948 in Staten Island, New York. Covering more than two-thousand acres, the area damaged the reputation, image, and scent of the community surrounding the garbage lot. Nearby residents explained the dump to give off a prison-like impression when they looked at the fences and trees lined with plastic bags and other garbage. Additionally, they noticed those who lived closer to the dump contracted more illnesses than usual. This was a result of harmful chemicals being released into the air …show more content…

Consequently, environmentalists and residents of the community worked together to close the Fresh Kills dump. The last garbage load arrived on a barge on March 22, 2001, until tragedy struck America. In wake of September 11, 2001, Fresh Kills reopened to receive rubble from the fallen twin towers. Then, the dump closed once again, for good. Garbage that would’ve ordinarily went to Fresh Kills was now loaded onto rail cars and hauled to alternative land fills. To transform the park, environmentally safe sheets were placed over the garbage to rebuild plant growth and wildlife activity throughout the park. Since its reconstruction, the park has held a world's fair and the U.S. Tennis Open every year. To further the remaking of the park, solar panels and windmills will be implemented to help energize the Staten Island communities. Also, outdoor recreational facilities will be placed within the park to increase human activity. Lastly, roads will cut through Fresh Kills to relieve congested roadways

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