Green transformations: Five creative places to put a park

By Trust for Public Land
Published March 19, 2013

Green transformations: Five creative places to put a park

With spring just around the corner, we’ve got our eyes peeled for tell-tale signs of transformation: bare branches changing to budding leaves, snowdrifts to snowdrops, and … freeways to parks? It’s perfectly possible: across the country, we’re finding room to play in the most unexpected places. Check out our slideshow to learn how innovative cities are turning unused urban spaces into green oases for everyone to enjoy.

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