The Vision of Raleigh Parks
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Raleigh Parks foster community engagement and social connections. Listeners will learn about the importance of green spaces in urban environments and discover the economic impact of parks.  You will hear from Raleigh Park Leaders about the Vision of Parks. Guests will include Raleigh Parks Director Stephen Bentley, Kate Pearce, the Executive Director of Dix Park, and TJ McCourt, who works in Park Planning. Raleigh Parks is powered by the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department, and is hosted by Cara McLeod.
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