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Connections: Urban planner Tupper Thomas and the value of public parks

We talk to urban planner Tupper Thomas. She's been called a "park saver," and is known for her work restoring Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

Thomas is coming to Rochester to talk about how quality public spaces can improve the health of communities. We talk to her about the value of urban parks, the challenges they face, and she shares her thoughts about Rochester's parks. Our guests: 

  • Tupper Thomas, urban planner and former administrator of Prospect Park in Brooklyn
  • Larry Staub, director of Monroe County Parks
  • JoAnn Beck, president of the Highland Park Conservancy
  • Marjorie Searl, board member for the Landmark Society of Western New York and the Highland Park Conservancy

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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