Faces of Slow Lake Street: EVA AND WILLIAM

EVA: “William is nine. He’s at Alamo (Elementary School.)

We like it for a million reasons. We take our telescope down there at night and we look at the stars. We ride our bikes. We ride scooters. We play ball. We have dance parties. There’s too many reasons to list. It’s changed our lives. So much better.

I grew up in this neighborhood. Hit by a car as a kid. I got in a bad accident on Lake before the pandemic. It’s a whole different place. It’s like a park in our neighborhood now. It’s a great shared space for kids, old folks and families.

We use it for transportation. I go to the (Clement Street) Farmers Market and we ride our bikes. I bring my backpack and do my shopping and ride home.”

WILLIAM: “I like it for everything my Mom says.”

EVA HOLMAN and son WILLIAM (walking with friends)