Listen "Trust for Public Land: Ensuring that Every Person in the United States Can Live Within A Short Walk of a Park, Trail, or Green Space"
Episode Synopsis
Featuring Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President and CEO, and Molly Morgan, Texas State Director, both from the Trust for Public Land.
They share how their organization is working to ensure that every person in the United States can live within a short walk of a park, trail, or green space. The conversation explores the strategies and partnerships that are transforming communities and connecting people to nature.
Topics include:
Turning schoolyards into safe, vibrant community spaces
Returning land to Indigenous tribes and protecting cultural heritage sites
Expanding access through the national “10-Minute Walk” initiative
How the ParkScore Index drives improvement and accountability among U.S. cities
The social, mental health, and economic benefits of nearby green spaces
Examples from Dallas, New York, and Atlanta showing how access changes lives
A thoughtful look at how data, design, and community engagement are reshaping the urban landscape — and why access to the outdoors is essential for everyone.
Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
They share how their organization is working to ensure that every person in the United States can live within a short walk of a park, trail, or green space. The conversation explores the strategies and partnerships that are transforming communities and connecting people to nature.
Topics include:
Turning schoolyards into safe, vibrant community spaces
Returning land to Indigenous tribes and protecting cultural heritage sites
Expanding access through the national “10-Minute Walk” initiative
How the ParkScore Index drives improvement and accountability among U.S. cities
The social, mental health, and economic benefits of nearby green spaces
Examples from Dallas, New York, and Atlanta showing how access changes lives
A thoughtful look at how data, design, and community engagement are reshaping the urban landscape — and why access to the outdoors is essential for everyone.
Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
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