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Green Spaces as Urban Lifelines | Philadelphia News
In North Philadelphia, Estelle Vaughn’s 25-year-old urban garden is more than just pretty flowers and fruit trees—it’s a lifesaving cooling oasis in a neighborhood hit hardest by climate change. With help from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, this transformed vacant lot now combats deadly heat waves, reduces pollution risks, and fosters community bonds. Once redlined and neglected, the area suffers from extreme heat and high energy costs, but green spaces like this one are proving vital—not just for shade, but for safety, connection, and resilience. As experts increasingly call parks…
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