Bridging Blocks | More Than Parks: Green Space, Climate, and Community

Green spaces are essential to our communities, offering a vital connection to nature and the environment around us. Access to green space can look very different than your own lived experience, shaping health, safety, and overall quality of life.

The repercussions of climate change, especially extreme heat, also vary widely depending on location and resources, reinforcing these differences. 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?

This is a facilitated community conversation in which attendees will engage directly with one another in a moderated setting. Rather than a lecture or presentation, the program is designed to encourage dialogue, the exchange of perspectives, and shared learning among participants.
 

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