LinkLinksOpinion Scott Kratz on The Avenue blog: How a Washington, DC park can serve as a model for bridging social and economic divides By Editor On Jul 9, 2019 Last updated Jul 9, 2019 34 Share While parks bring a number of positive benefits to a community, one’s ability to access them is often shaped by income, race, and education. Despite the fact that parks can improve public health, serve as anchors for economic development, act as green infrastructure, and build social capital by bringing together residents who otherwise might not cross paths, cities have historically neglected to create these spaces in traditionally underinvested neighborhoods. 34 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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