How green spaces can help get kids outside and keep them cool

For Saul Maldonado and his son Nicholas, transforming their Los Angeles school playground from asphalt to a green space is a way to foster community and encourage outdoor play, which is hindered by a lack of safe environments. Partnering with the Trust for Public Land, the new playground not only cools temperatures significantly but also supports children’s health and emotional development by providing necessary greenery.

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