Photo from City Parks Alliance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAfter presenting, Matt had the chance to join the rest of the conference with two Riverlife team members, <\/span>Gavin White, Director of Planning and Projects<\/b>, and <\/span>Maria Riley, Riverfront Projects Manager<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nStaff enjoyed a boat tour and trail walk with representatives of the <\/span>Delaware River Waterfront Corporation<\/b> where they learned about Philadelphia\u2019s efforts to revitalize its historic waterfronts. Staff also attended presentations, many of which addressed current issues facing urban parks, including social justice and the COVID-19 pandemic. Presentations highlighted the importance of public parks as gathering spaces and the healing impact of green spaces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nUS Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. Photo from City Parks Alliance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAs a highlight of the conference, attendants heard from inspiring speakers like President Biden\u2019s Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator, Mitch Landrieu, and the US Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, who each spoke about the important role green spaces play in the lives of people of all backgrounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRiverlife is grateful for the opportunity to share the Completing the Loop vision plan with colleagues from around the world and were thrilled to participate in conversations with other cities and organizations doing great work on a global scale to create, and enhance open space for the use of all.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nGreater & Greener conference photos<\/h3>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”3056,3057,3058,3062,3063,3064,3065″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”4″ item_spacing=”default” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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