The Common Sense Case for More Urban Parks New parks should be built with community needs and biodiversity in mind.
We all have our own coping mechanisms to get us through the pandemic. For By Elizabeth
Reid-Wainscoat Urban Wildlands Campaigner Center for Biological Diversity
many of us, a visit to a park offers respite in times of stress. But it’s increasingly clear that there aren’t enough parks to meet that crucial need—especially in urban neighborhoods.
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FALL 2021 • CALIFORNIA PARKS & RECREATION
