Efforts like the Trust for Public Land's Avalon Green Alley Network can transform neighborhoods by increasing park space, encouraging walking and playing, reducing crime and strengthening communities by providing safe shared public spaces. In addition, these types of green spaces—planted with draught-resistant native species—can help cool neighborhoods, save water, and reduce the need for water treatment, while replacing what was previously an unsafe eyesore. Photo 2 of 4 in An Inside Look at How Public Spaces Can Be Redesigned for Resiliency by Heather Corcoran

An Inside Look at How Public Spaces Can Be Redesigned for Resiliency

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Efforts like the Trust for Public Land's Avalon Green Alley Network can transform neighborhoods by increasing park space, encouraging walking and playing, reducing crime and strengthening communities by providing safe shared public spaces. In addition, these types of green spaces—planted with draught-resistant native species—can help cool neighborhoods, save water, and reduce the need for water treatment, while replacing what was previously an unsafe eyesore.