Three stories from St. Louis highlight different ways to combat urban blight,
from fighting urban decay on MLK Jr. Drive, to turning vacant lots into lush corner
gardens. Whether it’s one street, one garden or one tree, it gets easier to imagine
change when you literally see it take root.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three stories from St. Louis highlight different ways to combat urban blight, from fighting urban decay on MLK Jr. Drive, to turning vacant lots into lush corner gardens. Whether it’s one street, one garden or one tree, it gets easier to imagine change when you literally see it take root. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fighting Blight in the Gateway City

All communities face certain challenges.

But some people see challenges as opportunities.

On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live.

You’ll never look at your community the same way again.

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All communities face certain challenges. But some people see challenges as opportunities. On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live. You’ll never look at your community the same way again.

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