The Power of Parks with the Trust for Public Land

The Urbanist recently reported on Seattle snagging the 8th slot in the Trust for Public Land"s 2023 national ParkScore index. In this episode, Natalie Argerious speaks with the Trust for Public Land"s (TPL) Linda Hwang, Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation of the Land and People Lab, and Ronda Lee Chapman, Equity Director, about their organization"s work to create more quality public parks throughout the US. Whether its research, advocacy, or community outreach, TPL is involved in a lot of interesting efforts. The pandemic showed us how important parks our to people"s health and well-being, yet an estimated 100 million Americans lack easy access to one. As mentioned in the episode TPL has also recently launched a podcast, People. Nature. Big Ideas, featuring conversations about how our connection with the natural environment helps build vibrant communities. Be sure to check it out.  Do you want to give a shout out to your favorite park?  Reach out to us at podcast [at] theurbanist.org.   As always, you can find The Urbanist podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major platforms. And if you are enjoying the podcast, be sure to offer a “like” or “thumbs up” on your favorite platform. It’s a great way to spread the word to new listeners.