Cleveland's 'Emerald Necklace' is a testament to the city's dedication to greenspace, but as urban development has expanded, the need to reclaim and enhance greenspaces has grown. In a recent edition of Cleveland Conversations, Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks, and Dr. Thomas Hilde, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning at Cleveland State University, discuss the multifaceted benefits of greenspaces, including health, cooling, and economic impacts. They also explore the challenges and strategies involved in balancing urban development with the preservation and expansion of natural areas.

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