America's Best New Urban Parks

The Infrastructurist lists the top new urban parks that have been built in the U.S. in recent years.

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April 9, 2010, 2:00 PM PDT

"In the last few years, major American cities have been hard at work designing and building spectacular urban parks, to the benefit of millions. Last week, New York City opened the first section of the Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85-acre green space that will redefine the look of Brooklyn's East River waterfront. It's only the latest in what's fast becoming a national trend."

Check out the gallery to see the six parks in the list.

FULL STORY: The Best New Urban Parks in the U.S.

Thursday, April 8, 2010 in The Infrastructurist

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