Photo: Wikimedia Commons . In some cities, parks are replacing asphalt, and city dwellers are suddenly discovering new green space just steps away. To make cities more livable for an often growing population , government officials, activists and citizens are reclaiming unused or abandoned structures and lots and turning … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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10 Urban Spaces Around the World Reborn as Vibrant Green Parks (Slideshow)