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In Georgia, a 'Sponge Park' Floods So the Neighborhood Won't

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Friend, we believe that well-designed outdoor spaces
can transform communities and help them thrive in the face of severe
weather. The New York Times just featured a story that highlights just
how impactful this work can be.

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The spotlight? Cook Park in Atlanta's Vine City
neighborhood-a 16-acre green space developed in partnership with
the City of Atlanta and Trust for Public Land. It's designed to serve
as both a vibrant community park and a powerful tool for climate
resilience. 

Once a flood-ravaged area of West Atlanta, Cook Park is now a beloved
gathering place with playgrounds, sports courts, walking paths, and
space for community celebrations. But beneath the surface lies
something just as remarkable: the park is engineered to hold up to 10
million gallons of stormwater, protecting surrounding homes and
reducing pollution in local waterways.

When Hurricane Helene hit one year ago this week, the park flooded-exactly as designed-while nearby streets and houses stayed safe. 

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"It's everything," said a longtime Vine City
resident, marveling at what the community helped create. 

Cook Park is part of a growing movement of "sponge-y"
parks and community schoolyards-green infrastructure projects
that don't just provide much-needed access to nature, but also
help communities adapt to a changing climate.

READ THE NEW YORK TIMES FEATURE

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This project was nearly two decades in the making, fueled by the
vision of Vine City residents, the City of Atlanta, and supporters
like you. Together, we're proving what's possible when we
invest in resilient green spaces that center the needs of the people
they serve-parks that keep families safe while bringing joy and
connection every day.

Thank you for making stories like this possible. 

-The team at Trust for Public Land 

Support the Movement to Connect Everyone to the Outdoors  

Do you want to be part of the next Trust for Public Land
project? We rely on
supporters to fund the work that brings outdoor access to communities
across the country. And right now, your gift will be matched 2X in
honor of National Public Lands Day. 

Donate today to make projects like Cook Park a reality for communities
across the country.

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public land where they're needed most so that everyone will have
access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors for generations to
come.

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