Tom Lee Park – Memphis, TN
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Nearly 100 years ago, a steamer ship carrying 72 passengers capsized in a frigid Mississippi River. African American Memphis resident Tom Lee sprang to action rescuing 32 people out of […]
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2024 – A Momentous Year For Bridge Park
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This year will prove to be a pivotal one for the 11th Street Bridge Park. After ten years working with local residents at every step of the way, we are […]
2023 Year in Review
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It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left to 2023! From celebrating along the banks of the Anacostia River to reaching 100% design on the park, this […]
Lessons from Copenhagen
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Lessons from Copenhagen Last week, I had the honor of joining a delegation of parks, municipal leaders and funders to Copenhagen to learn about innovative approaches to city building that […]
Where Are You From?
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When people ask me “where are you from” while I’m traveling, my response “I’m from Maryland,” is often met with a blank stare. So, I clarify and say “I’m from […]
Our Summer Interns!
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Tatiana Bogans A huge outdoor enthusiast, Tatiana is an avid white water rafter, has worked at Yellowstone, and has gone on a 24 hour road trip from DC to […]
The Pursuit of Justice
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On Wednesday afternoon, we landed in Montgomery, Alabama and drove from the airport to our hotel downtown. This was the first visit to Alabama for many, but for me, the […]
Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Exploring Buffalo’s Road to Equitable Development
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Step into a world of captivating mystery and transformative potential as we embark on a journey through Buffalo, New York. Join me as I recount my recent visit to […]
Building Equity from Coast to Coast
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As we approach the 11th Street Bridge Park’s ground breaking later this year, it’s critical that local residents are employed to build this new civic space. Since 2017, we’ve […]
2023 New Year
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2023: A Ground-Breaking Year After three years of a pandemic, I think we’re all ready for a year we can lean into. The Bridge Park team is super excited about […]
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