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Her Imperial Majesty asks that most of Wilson Hill be declared a Park
House Ananto donates much of Wilson Hill to cause of Natural Recreation
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
May 5, 5590


Much of Wilson Hill is depopulated since reign of Emperor Fredrick II Ananto

Her Imperial Majesty has asked that most of Wilson Hill in southern Kaliburg be turned into a City Park for the enjoyment and outdoor recreation of the City's inhabitants. The reguest was made to Lord Mayor Gregory Rodriguez, who governs the City and chairs the Free City's Council. The Lord Mayor is likely to act on the Empress' request and will create Wilson Hill Municipal Park adjacent to the National Seashore already located on the Peninsula.

"House Ananto has owned the hill outright since the Prince Regent, Bjorn Ananto-Nordholm for Emperor Fredrick II Ananto purchased the land from the residents there 55 years ago," said Lord Mayor Rodriguez. "Emperor Fredrick lived there with Empress Pavlina until his death, and then when Pavlina moved to Eveari, she gave the home and land to then Princess Carolina, who has lived there ever since. Wilson House now serves as the Royal Palace, Residence, and personal Offices for both Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Carolina I Ananto and His Highness, Prince Consort Dr. William Ananto-Sandoval, who continues to direct the Ananto Growers' Syndicate. They have also kept two dozen homes in the immediate vicinity open, and use those either as guest residences for VIPs from out of country, or have offered several as office space for local Kalistani Charities."

Most of the former residences on the Hill, which used to serve Kaliburg as its neighborhood for urban elites, have been demolished and the land turned back to wilderness decades ago. The only developments in the area was the construction of Wilson Hill Amphitheater, that serves as a year round concert and theater space, which the Royal Family frequents on a regular basis.

"What her Imperial Majesty envisions for the Park is a series of hiking and biking trails that will allow outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the natural canopy of Wilson Hill. The Hill itself is fairly steep, with an average grade on the roads of more than 12%, so she's had most of the roads taken out, except one main road that takes automobiles to the Amphitheater. The rest of the former right of way will become dirt tracks that will allow people to walk down broad treelined boulevards where they can see wild life, contemplate the babbling brooks that rise at natural artesian springs, and enjoy nature right here in Kaliburg. The new park would cover more than 1900 acres, leaving about 550 acres to the Wilson House Complex and would be open to the public year round.

The City Government is expected to act upon the petition by Her Imperial Majesty within 2 months.