Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Though fiscal austerity and neglect often plague city parks, throughout the country there is a movement among cities to devote more time, money, and personnel to upgrading their urban parks. And its not just so that you have another place to sunbathe, walk the dog or ride a bike. There’s alot more to it. In our continuing series with the Urban Institute, understanding the economic and social benefits that uban parks can produce.
Guests
- Chris Walker Director of the Community and Economic Development Program, Urban Institute
- Tupper Thomas Prospect Park Administrator, and President of the Prospect Park Alliance, in Brooklyn, New York
- Majora Carter Former Chair of the Bronx River Working Group and founder of Sustainable South Bronx
- Mayor Tom Murphy Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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