Robert Hammond
Robert Hammond is the executive director and co-founder of Friends of the High Line, which was the driving force behind turning an abandoned elevated railroad in New York City into a public park. We discuss the essential role of a city's public open spaces and how exhilarating it is to pursue your dreams.
Parks are at the intersection of social issues:
Parks have a role in our social issues from economic injustice to education and the environment. A city's true ingredient is people, and parks allow for the ultimate human experience of people watching, voyeurism, and interacting with others…
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