Kyla Fullenwider offer ten simple ideas to improve the livability of your block.
Writing for GOOD, Fullenwider suggests reconnecting with neighbors and neighborhoods through participatory actions like hosting block parties, building a community treehouse, or starting a neighborhood time bank.
"Here's to dynamic neighborhoods, smarter communities, and the treehouse making a comeback. How are you breathing life back into your neighborhood?"
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