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5/8/2025 <br />4 <br />Counter Argument <br />-Although it may seem that lack of hangout spaces and work areas for <br />teens are not a problem it's important for teens to have a safe space to hang out <br />and express themselves with their peers rather than doing things that is unsafe <br />or bad for their health. <br />Pros: <br />-The city wanted more cultural <br />cohesiveness and more community <br />gathering areas <br />-Provides a place where 14-18 year <br />olds can get a job <br />-Halal food for the muslim <br />community <br />-Garden provides senior citizen a <br />place to volunteer and be involved <br />in. <br />Cons: <br />-The city will have to find a <br />business owner to run the cafe <br />since we don’t have one ready <br />-The money provided might not <br />be enough with the building <br />-The garden area will die in the <br />winter which will cause the <br />senior citizens garden not to <br />be linear <br />14