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Americans Are Lonely and Disconnected. Better Civic Spaces Can Help.

September 19, 2024/

We need more welcoming public places where people can connect in person — high-quality, well-maintained parks, trails, libraries and community centers. Investing in them is good for us and good for democracy.

Shawn McCaney, William Penn Foundation


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