Imagine the ability to use data and technology to more effectively serve your community’s needs through parks. Our Parks and Technology report unpacks how technology is helping public space managers better understand, manage, and enhance these spaces through:

• Policy (measuring impacts and benefits)

• People (understanding use patterns and demographics)

• Places (assessing facilities and conditions)

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In the report, discover

• How cutting-edge technologies are providing unprecedented data about how people use parks,

• How technology is enabling real-time assessment of the condition of parks and green spaces,

• How real-time data is informing decisions about park investments in policy,

• Case studies and examples from cities and organizations from across the country who are leading the way in implementing innovative technologies in their parks, and

• Actionable and proven strategies for adopting new technologies that you can apply to your own park projects.

Integrating technology into parks and public spaces is here to stay. Whether you’re a park practitioner, urban planner, policymaker, or community advocate, this report is your essential guide to staying ahead of the curve.

PARKS AND TECHNOLOGY

Guidelines for implementing technological tools for parks and public spaces