What Do Parks Have to Do with Democracy?

Hear from local experts and park advocates, including Cary Simmons, Director of Community Strategies at Trust for Public Land; Kedar Deshpande, vice president and District 3 Commissioner at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board; and Dr. Nisha Botchwey, dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, as they explore how public spaces foster belonging, participation, and trust—and why investing in parks is an investment in our shared civic life. Minnesota Public Radio’s Stephanie Curtis will moderate the panel, followed by an audience Q&A. Thursday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St.  Free, but registration preferred. Sponsored by the Mineapolis Parks Foundation and the Trust for Public Land.