Lots of interesting ideas came up at Playborhood’s Neighborhood Forum in Palo Alto last night.  It was great to hear from people with a variety of perspectives on the challenge of giving our children more time – and space – to play, especially in our neighborhoods.

But here’s one message that really stood out for me: Often the things that truly make neighborhoods special come down to the efforts of just one person.

A good example is the work of Karen Harwell, profiled here recently.  Karen has turned her garden into a place where neighborhood kids get to plant, grow and harvest fruits and vegetables of all kinds. 

Continued on Playborhood Palo Alto / Menlo Park