Politics appears to be stagnant. That is not by accident; it is by design. In spite of the obstacles, the culture of solidarity and love for Puerto Rico continues to grow. These feelings inspire communities to create structures that breathe life into our spaces. In Río Piedras, the community board stopped a project that would accelerate gentrification. In Vieques, they rescued the centennial ceiba tree park and seek to make it a natural reserve. In the Mariana community of Humacao, they collectively decided to create a water supply and storage system. In Caguas, they managed to obtain ownership of a rescued space to offer food and wellness services to the community.
