A longtime Greenwich Village resident, lawyer Ron Kuby, expressed concern. He fears the character of the park could change from "a free-wheeling street-theater scene" to something resembling backyard terraces.
The Coalition for a Better Washington Square Park says it merely wants to protect the great strides being made there, including a $16 million renovation.
Donations would be used to hire off-duty officers to beef up police patrols.
The extra security and maintenance could be in effect by next summer.
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