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.

Economic development experts know that thriving economies require three elements: business (which needs talent), talent (which wants place), and place (which needs business). Together, you get the economic development cycle.