Today is the last class in our current four class set. We will begin class with a casual conversation. Next, we will review our writing. Please bring your printed or written writing to class. Our reading today is an essay by Angela Duckworth. Please underline any phrases or words that are unfamiliar. We can discuss them together. Our listening is about Discovery Park. Please focus on time. I have provided some discussion questions

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This is our writing assignment. We need to be thinking about wrapping this up. Z- you need to share a google doc with me. R- you can email your writing or share a google doc. I am excited to see what you have.

The Role of Activism: How did the various advocacy groups—from citizens to Native American tribes—shape the final purpose and design of Discovery Park?

Balancing Past and Future: Should more of the original military buildings have been preserved to honor the site's history as Fort Lawton, or was the push for a 'wilderness' experience the right choice?

Defining 'Wilderness' in a City: What does it mean to create a 'passive' park in a major metropolitan area, and why is this distinction important compared to active recreational spaces?

Indigenous Stewardship: How does acknowledging the 4,000-year history of the First Peoples of the Salish Sea change our understanding of what it means to 'restore' this land today?

Future Sustainability: As Seattle continues to grow, what are the biggest challenges in maintaining a 'place of quiet and tranquility' while accommodating increasing numbers of visitors?