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Season 1 Episode 3 | 56m 10s
The story of 10 visionaries who took open canvases of God-forsaken land, and transformed them into serene spaces that offer city dwellers a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Visit the 10 That Changed America website at www.wttw.com/10.
Aired: 04/11/16
Video has closed captioning.
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Geoffrey Baer interviews a local expert about how the squares have changed.
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