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Saturday, August 30, 2008

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A Walk in the Park

Washington, D.C.

Official Washington, D.C., is tailored for certain groups of people: tourists, politicians, and lobbyists. But setting aside the monuments and museums leaves a series of parks where the city’s history and social conditions are thrown into stark relief. CLAY RISEN with the final installment in our series. (A Walk in the Park | September 19, 2006)

New York City, Part II

A city so nice, we had to cover its parks twice. Outsized attention is a given for places like Central Park. But in a city as big and speckled with green spaces as New York, small, local parks are always a quick walk away right when you need them. LAUREN FREY looks at the city’s unsung heroes. (A Walk in the Park | September 14, 2006)

New York, Part I

Hundreds of miles of pavement and incredible real-estate prices may suggest that humans have placed an indelible stamp on New York City. PITCHAYA SUDBANTHAD says the wilderness is just biding its time. (A Walk in the Park | September 7, 2006)

Seattle

The Pacific Northwest stands tall when it comes to preservation and natural beauty—so why were New Englanders called in to design the Emerald City’s parks? MATTHEW BALDWIN brings us the next installment in our series on wide urban spaces. (A Walk in the Park | August 31, 2006)

Toronto

Toronto’s new mayor has prompted a revival of civic spirit, including a push to celebrate the city’s public spaces. But what if your experiences in its parks are memorable for all the wrong reasons? PASHA MALLA has the next stop in our parks series. (A Walk in the Park | August 24, 2006)

Boston

Boston’s rich past is evident in its “Emerald Necklace” of carefully designed parks and gardens. What really keeps things interesting? The living history—the city’s and its residents’. CLAIRE MICCIO chimes in for the next installment in our parks series. (A Walk in the Park | August 17, 2006)

London

When you’re a twentysomething in love with the urban life, parks can seem invisible. But, as they say, having a kid changes everything. JONATHAN BELL on the city’s parks, gardens, and—yes—playgrounds. (A Walk in the Park | August 10, 2006)

San Francisco

San Franciscans love green space, and locals never find themselves too far from a good picnic spot. In the first of our series on city parks, MARGARET MASON visits six of her favorites. (A Walk in the Park | August 3, 2006)


TODAY’S FEATURE

The Hot ______ of the Summer

In times of respite, the mind settles, focusing on what’s really relevant. Here are the TMN READERS’ AND WRITERS’ hot picks: the jam that fueled parties all summer long, the show we turned down the A/C to hear, and more.

Secret Service

Give Me a Sign

Margaret Mason reports from 2004’s Democratic National Convention on giant paper cuts, political souvenirs, and how all those signs get together.

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