The pandemic is transforming how Americans use public libraries, parks, and streets — and it's depriving vulnerable people of space when they need it most
The ways in which people use public space have shifted dramatically during the pandemic
The ways in which people use public space have shifted dramatically during the pandemic
In times of crisis, it is natural for a community to turn to trusted institutions and familiar places for support. Over the past 17 years, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has developed a close relationship with people throughout the Metro Detroit community.
It includes a collection of photos of Black people who have been victims of violence – from hate crimes, officer-involved shootings, bombings and assassinations.
Parks are the backbone of a healthy neighborhood. They’re a space where people can gather, children can connect with and learn about nature, and families can engage in free, health-promoting activities.
When Dolores’s social distancing circles debuted, they were the butt of countless jokes — but their ingenuity is undeniable. This month, SF Parks Alliance is putting a light-hearted spin on those chalked circles as part of a new fundraising drive to show appreciation for our city’s green spaces.
A Detroit park has been transformed into a temporary memorial for the city’s more than 1,500 residents who’ve died during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As summer comes to a close, while there are few positive things to say about 2020, one thing is certain: this is the year that so many of us around the world developed a newfound appreciation for being outdoors.
Greenways offer a breath of fresh air, but when planning and building them, leaders must realize their full potential for social and economic impact.
The radical fix for a noxious landfill in Staten Island: Bury the trash, plant some grass and do nothing for 20 years.
The smaller parks are also almost five times as crowded, study shows, as the country struggles with record-breaking heatwave