Our Op-ed in PlanPhilly
In West Philadelphia , a park collaboration in progress August 29, 2018 | Hazami Sayed & Heather LiangOur founder/director Hazami and summer intern Heather explain the strategy behind one of our new endeavors, a pocket park in West Philly!
“As our neighbors echoed throughout the summer, public spaces provide an opportunity for people to come together and bridge divides. Al-Bustan aims to not only create a space of recreation, but also of dialogue, understanding, and safety. Creating a new neighborhood space that the community will find value in is an experience that is both exciting and humbling. We are encouraged by the excitement that has been generated around the pocket park this summer, and are thrilled about the possibilities and potential that have been pointed out to us.”