A proposal for a quieter park
1A neighbourhood group proposed removing the small stage from a public park. Its spokesperson argued that removing the stage would make the park quiet throughout the day. The group pointed to loud weekend performances. A local musician replied that the stage also supported free afternoon events for families and should remain.
2The writer accepts that some performances disturb nearby residents. However, she does not accept the spokesperson's prediction of complete quiet. Traffic continues along the road beside the park even when the stage is empty. Removing one source of noise would therefore not remove every source.
3Nor does the writer argue that the stage should operate without limits. She recommends trying shorter performance hours and measuring noise at the park boundary before deciding whether to remove it. Her proposal is a limited trial, not a claim that the stage causes no disturbance. The text reports the neighbourhood group's promise and the musician's defence in order to explain why neither alone settles the question.