In Praise of Vacant Lots by Jay Walljasper — YES! Magazine How did you use vacant lots when you were a kid? Were there any in your community that had any redeeming value?
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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You are welcome! Perhaps this article will spur creative ideas when passing a vacant lot! :)
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