As New York City rebuilds in the aftermath of a long pandemic year, Pratt students are partnering in the local Brooklyn community and beyond to support a better, more equitable future with innovative solutions. In the Making a Difference series, Pratt’s news page is highlighting ways in which students and faculty have been working towards positive change in areas including sustainability, climate change, social justice, civic engagement, and public health. This article is the fourth in the series. Over the past months, outdoor spaces where people can safely gather and enjoy nature have been crucial in cities. Little Island, which opened this May at the former site of Manhattan’s Pier…