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Neighborhood Reclaims Meridian Hill Park in Washington, DC

By Project for Public Spaces on Mar 1, 1998 | Add Comment
This success story shows how a group of volunteers in Washington, DC worked to turn a neighborhood park with an astonishing murder rate into a haven and center of community activity. Project for Public Spaces' Urban Parks Institute
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Activities and Concessions Turn Problem Park Into Town Square

By Project for Public Spaces on Apr 1, 1997 | Add Comment
A success story about how programming and concessions helped the city of Sacramento transform a problematic area into a vibrant town square.
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City and Neighborhood Collaborate to Revive Community Center

By Project for Public Spaces on Apr 1, 1997 | Add Comment
The Rainier Community Center in Southeast Seattle bustles with programs, classes, counseling and games for all ages, from senior pickleball players to Internet web page designers.
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