Bridging Blocks | Environmental Cleanup, Brownfields, and Green Spaces in the Community

Green spaces are essential to our communities, offering a vital connection to nature and the environment around us. However, new developments and growing populations threaten these open spaces. Access to green space can look very different than your own lived experience, shaping health, safety, and overall quality of life. Kennett Square is no stranger to the discussions surrounding the proposed plans to redevelop the former National Vulcanized Fiber (NVF) site.

Together, we’ll explore: What are the key benefits and impacts of green spaces in our
community, our cities, and beyond? How can we thoughtfully balance growth and development while protecting the spaces that support community well-being? And who truly has access to green space—and why?
 

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.

Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News

Moderator - Brisa Luzzi Castro Community Convener, WHYY News

Bridging Blocks, a partnership between The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY, is made possible by a generous grant from Fred and Barbara Sutherland