Monte Bello fell into desuetude during Prohibition, and a portion was replanted in the '40s by William Short, a Unitarian minister jailed as a conscientious objector throughout World War I.
While a small trade-off may take place for a new subway entrance or refurbished park, Governor's Island, an enormous opportunity, has languished in picturesque desuetude since its transfer from the federal government in 2003.