Leave People’s Park

Regarding “Berkeley recognizes need to reduce its carbon footprint” ( July 29): If Berkeley needs to reduce its carbon footprint, it might consider leaving People’s Park, 2.8 acres of natural creekbed and an internationally renowned landmark recognized for its cultural significance and dedicated to peace, the open space the entire town voted in 1986 for it to remain. Irreplaceable open space is irretrievable, while UC Berkeley, California’s largest landlord, has plenty of places to build housing.

Carol Denney, Berkeley