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Dennis Pappas: Designing Greener, Healthier Cities


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Dennis Pappas, a Brooklyn-based landscape architect, is on a mission to transform urban spaces into sustainable, people-friendly havens. From award-winning rain gardens to carbon-neutral rooftop parks, Dennis combines creativity and environmental innovation to build cities that breathe.

In this episode, Dennis shares how growing up in Brooklyn—and finding peace in parks like Prospect Park—shaped his passion for landscape architecture. Learn how he’s leading projects like the Brooklyn Green Corridor, turning forgotten rooftops and unused lots into vital green spaces that improve air quality, reduce temperatures, and connect communities.

If you’re curious about the role of green design in the fight against climate change, or how cities can balance growth with sustainability, Dennis’s insights will inspire you to see urban landscapes in a whole new way. Tune in to discover how every square foot of green space can create healthier, happier cities for the future.

Read more about Dennis Pappas at ⁠https://infinitesights.com/dennis-pappas/

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