Clean water is top-of-mind for community leaders nationwide as we address the lasting effects of PFAS contamination. Now the community of Grayling Township, Michigan, is working to address contaminated groundwater due to fire-suppressing chemicals from a nearby Air National Guard base.

At a relatively low cost to residents, your community can improve the overall appeal of neighborhoods, shopping districts, or more populous areas by transforming alleys and vacant lots into tiny oases. Here are four ways that pocket parks can enhance placemaking in your community and boost your economy.