On top of Philly news Artist Jesse Gardner, the force behind neighborhood hub Liberty Lands Park, dies of COVID-19
In the 1990s, he helped create Northern Liberties’ first modern green space.
Neighbors gather in Liberty Lands Park in 2011 Dec. 17, 2020, 7:00 a.m. Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn email newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day.
The Philadelphia artist who brought to life Northern Liberties’ first public park died Sunday of COVID-19. Jesse Gardner left behind a wife and two teenage daughters as well as a legacy of community and stubborn enthusiasm. That trait would eventually distance him from some of those he worked alongside to build an oasis out of rubble.