About this episode

Inez Russell Gomez interviews Izzy Barr about the stewardship and impact of Railyard Park in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe’s Railyard Park, located a short distance from downtown and the Plaza, is a familiar fixture for longtime residents and frequent visitors alike.  Founded through a public-private partnership in 2010, the park’s urban design in an old industrial train lot became a prominent project for the city of Santa Fe at the time because it preserved prime real estate for the public’s use. Without preservation, developers could’ve reinvented the property, affecting nearby neighborhoods for years to come.    On the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by Railyard Park Conservancy Executive Director Izzy Barr. The two discuss the nonprofit’s role in stewarding Railyard Park and the park’s impact on Santa Fe.   Barr speaks on some of the conservancy's offerings, from horticulture care that teaches gardening to the greenspaces where people can enjoy nature and the outdoors. She also reflects on the nonprofit’s partnerships with other local organizations and how those relationships have made the park the welcoming space it is…

People in this episode

Host: Inez Russell Gomez

Guest: Izzy Barr

Topics covered

• park stewardship
• urban design
• community impact
• nonprofit partnerships
• gardening education

Keywords

• Railyard Park
• Santa Fe
• Izzy Barr
• park stewardship
• community impact
• gardening
• nonprofit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Railyard Park Conservancy

Places: Santa Fe, Railyard Park, downtown, Plaza

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