The Next Generation of Greenways with Bob Searns

01/08/24 • 59 min

Bob Searns is a legend in the greenway planning world. His accomplishments are unmatched and his finger prints are all over some of the nations most iconic trails. His latest effort is to expand our conventional understanding of greenways and to think about the next iterations. Bob gives his take on how to improve what planning has done in the realm and deliver to our cities and communities the kinds of spaces that bring physical, social, and economic health togther through the medium of greenway design. His book, Beyond Greenways, The Next Step For City Trails and Walking Routes, is out and available through our partners at Island Press publishing.

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