Trinity Eco Prayer Park sowed the seeds and plants for a better Rapid City and greener planet with a volunteer planting day on Wednesday, May 6 at downtown Rapid City’s newest green space. The event at the corner of 4th and St. Joseph Streets occurred exactly one year after the park’s groundbreaking ceremony. “Thanks to the generosity of community donors … Read More
Green Space is Good for You!
The contribution of parks and open space to the health and well-being of communities is widely documented. But don’t take our word for it. Here are a few sources, including Rapid City’s own recently approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Million Dollar View Health Benefits of Parks How Cities Use Parks to Improve Public Health
Rapid City’s Ribbon of Green: the Million Dollar View
The value of Nature works not just for tree huggers. In this recent post on Houzz, Mitchell Parker explains why green space enhances our health, well-being, and our pocketbooks. Those who attended talks by parks and economic development expert John Crompton in Rapid City in 2012 and 2013 may recall hearing about many of the same studies. We enjoyed reading … Read More