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How can outdoor arts programming help make neighborhoods more safe and inclusive?

 Larry Francer and Tim Forster on "Connections"
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
Larry Francer and Tim Forster on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 27, 2023
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WXXI News

Can the arts help make neighborhoods more safe and inclusive? Local organizations say it’s possible.

This hour, we preview outdoor arts-focused programs in the region and how the teams behind them think they will help transform neighborhoods for pedestrians, businesses, and residents. Our guests:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.