"A grassroots group in Lakewood is one step closer to changing the city code and forcing developers to create open spaces and parks with each new project.
On Friday, the group submitted a petition with nearly 9,000 signatures, bringing the issue before the City Council — or possibly to voters. Petitioners said this year’s momentum was driven by a newly proposed development near Belmar Park, though the petitioners have been advocating for the change since 2018."