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Space to Grow Schoolyards – an Important Catalyst for Community-Driven Investment

June 29, 2021 1:15 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and MWRD Commissioner Kimberly du Buclet in the new Space to Grow schoolyard at Melody STEM,in Chicago’s West Garfield Park community. Photo credit: Space to Grow/MWRD   Everyone benefits from being outdoors, connecting with nature and having opportunities to be active, play and explore. The importance of health-promoting, safe and sustainable outdoor... More