Philadelphians are spending their own time and resources to maintain vacant and neglected land in their neighborhoods. These vacant lots can become community gathering spaces, such as gardens and playgrounds, thanks to the stewardship of these neighbors. Then the owners of the lots can take them back when they want to build. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ryan Gittler-Muñiz, land security organizer for Iglesias Garden and organizer of the Philadelphia Land Stewards Union, about the new union and how it's pushing for people who live around vacant land to have a say in what happens to it. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning.Call or text us: 215-259-8170Instagram: @citycastphillySupport our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fmAdvertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertiseLearn more about the sponsors of this episode: City Fitness Women Against Abuse Free Library of Philadelphia