Greening the Urban Landscape
April 2026 Meeting of the Joseph Priestley SocietyNumerous recent studies in the U.S. and abroad have focused on the benefits of beautiful, natural surroundings to health and happiness. Cities and urbanites are paying increasing attention to the impact of their connection to the outdoors. How has access to green space in urban areas in the Philadelphia region evolved over time? What has the relationship between the city and the natural environment been in contrast to today? And how have these shaped our understanding of what makes a healthy urban life?Tim Bennett gives us insights on Bennett Compost’s efforts to make
