Ep. 55: How Great Rivers Greenway is Connecting St. Louis Communities

About this episode

Braden interviews Emma Klues about Great Rivers Greenway's efforts to connect St. Louis communities through green spaces.

In this episode, Braden sits down with Emma Klues, Vice President of Communications & Outreach at Great Rivers Greenway , to talk about the vision behind connecting St. Louis through trails, parks, and green spaces. Great Rivers Greenway is leading the charge to make St. Louis a more connected, vibrant, and healthy region. From building and maintaining over 130 miles of greenways to creating spaces that inspire recreation, transportation, and community connection, their impact can be seen across the city and beyond. Emma shares how the organization collaborates with local partners, residents, and businesses to transform the way people interact with their environment, making St. Louis a place where everyone can explore and thrive. Tune in to learn how green spaces build stronger communities , the exciting projects on the horizon, and how you can get involved in shaping the future of St. Louis. Learn more at www.greatriversgreenway.org

People in this episode

Host: Braden

Guest: Emma Klues

Topics covered

• community connection
• green spaces
• urban development
• recreation
• local partnerships

Keywords

• St. Louis
• Great Rivers Greenway
• greenways
• community
• trails
• parks
• outreach

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Great Rivers Greenway

Places: St. Louis

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