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Memorandum of Understanding Between Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Philadelphia Department of Human Services
MOU builds opportunities for disconnected young people and returning citizens, creating promising futures by tackling environmental challenges.
Unified School District MOU
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the shared use of sports fields under the ownership of the San Francisco Unified School Distri…
New York Zoning Law and Practice Report
Article considers five alternative revenue strategies that show promise for leveraging private dollars for public parks and protected open space.
FY15.FY16 ORLP Selected Projects
A description of Selected Projects totalling $13.3 Million for Improvements to Local Parks and Recreation in 22 Cities for Fiscal year 15/16
MOU between San Francisco Parks Alliance and San Francisco Recreation & Park Department
This MOU outlines the relationship between San Francisco's citywide park nonprofit and its recreation and park department.
Healthy Development Without Displacement
In this new paper, we explore: What can people working on “healthy community” issues—like active transportation, parks, healthy food, planning, public health, …
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): Assessment Modules
Help users assess strengths and weaknesses of community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.
Austin Adopt-a-Park Program: Technical Assistance Panel Report
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin, as part of the ULI Cohort for Park Equity, convened a panel of experts to examine equity issues as they relate to the city’s…
ASLA Climate Action Field Guide for practitioners
This Field Guide supports the three topics of the ASLA Climate Action Plan: Practice, Equity, and Advocacy.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Outdoor Recreation: Exploring COVID-19 Induced Changes in Outdoor Recreation Engagement and Behaviour in New Zealand
The second of two reports that explores the impacts of the 2020 COVID-19 national lockdown on outdoor recreationists’ in New Zealand.
State of Finance for Nature in Cities 2023: Time to Assess
This report examines the critical need and the challenges and opportunities for Nature-based Solutions in cities.
Portland Parks and Recreation Concessions Guidelines
This document contains detailed guidelines for concession sales and commercial activities in Portland parks from the Portland Department of Parks & Recreation.
Park People Sparking Change
Explores impacts in under-served neighborhoods to spark change in local parks; identifies strategies by community members and partner organizations.
City of Atlanta Guide to Off-Leash Dog Park
This document produced by the City of Atlanta is a guide for citizens who want to create an off-leash dog park.
Criteria-Based System for MPRB Capital and Rehabilitation Project Scheduling
In selecting projects to be funded by the 20 Year Neighborhood Parks Funding Plan, the MPRB has developed a set of equity-based criteria for prioritizing capit…
Greenspace in American Cities: How Access to Parks and Nature Can Improve Health and Well-Being
This report highlights disparities in greenspace access and outlines policy solutions that can ensure that all communities have access to public land.
Equity Criteria for Capital and Rehabilitation — Neighborhood and Regional Park Project
The City of Minneapolis and the Park and Recreation Board enacted 20 Year Neighborhood and Regional Park Plan ordinances to achieve a shared goal of closing a …
Starting A Corps Manual Case Study: The Gulf Coast Restoration Initiative
A step-by-step guide with milestones and benchmarks for those starting their own Corps program from exploratory phase to full operation.
Cities Conecting Children to Nature Municipal Action Guide
Guidance for establishing new connections between children and nature through training, access to national experts, and peer learning opportunities.