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Keep the parks open →

April 13, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Public green spaces are good for the immune system and the mindโ€”and they can be rationed to allow for social distancing. THE ATLANTIC

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April 13, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
parks, green space, social distancing, coronavirus
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How Memphis transformed its parks named for Confederate generals into inclusive spaces →

November 05, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

After taking down statues of Confederate president Jefferson Davis and KKK leader Nathan Bedford Forrest, the city redesigned the parks into spaces where people could create a stronger community. FAST COMPANY

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November 05, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
memphis, parks, inclusivity, public space, urban design
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Park life boosts morale as much as Christmas, survey shows →

August 20, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

Trees in cities are already credited with cooling and cleaning the air, along with absorbing planet-warming gases - but a team or researchers from the University of Vermont, in the United States, found they also cause happiness. PLACE

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August 20, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
parks, urban design, mental health, wellbeing
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