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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.
Healthy Aging at the Older Americans Center
A single fitness class started over 30 years ago has led to a thriving, full-time exercise program focused solely on residents age 55 and up.
Great American Outdoors Act: A Victory for City Parks and People
By: Julie WatermanOn August 4, 2020 the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation guarantees that the $900 million deposited into the Land and W…
A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy, and Environment
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
For Most Americans, Their Closest Park is a City Park
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceCity parks promote social wellbeing, help grow local economies, create new transportation options, combat crime, and reduce environmental impacts.
City Parks Alliance Launches Five-Part Video Series, “City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure”
City Parks Alliance is proud to release the first video in a five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
Case Studies: City Parks – A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy & Environment
Explore stories of parks whose infrastructure plays a vital role in their cities' social, economic, and well-being.
City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Overview
This five-part series documents the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Economy
The economy-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Resilience
The resilience-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Traffic & Transportation
The transportation-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Health & Social Benefits
The health and social-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
Ten-Year Urban Forestry Action Plan: 2016 -2026
Developed to expand awareness of the benefits of urban forests as green infrastructure and increase investments in urban forest resources.
ASLA Climate Action Plan
To get on a pathway to zero emissions, ASLA is taking a significant step forward with this Climate Action Plan.
Placemaking for an Aging Population: Guidelines for Senior-Friendly Parks
People over age 65 in the U.S. remain highly underserved in regards to parks. This report draws from different sources to understand how parks can be best desi…
2020 Funding Guide
Useful list of funding sources to access resources to plan, build, and program parks and other communities assets.
The Common Ground Framework: Building community power through park and green space engagement
This paper explores how parks and green spaces can increase a community’s power, particularly communities of historically excluded groups.
DeKalb County Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2010-2020
This document is an extensive master plan from the DeKalb County Parks & Recreation Department in Georgia for 2010-2020.
Smart Investment for Health, the Economy, and the Environment
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents.
Development Fees and Park Equity in Los Angeles
This case study evaluates whether the equity-motivated changes in Los Angeles’ park fees ordinance (known as Quimby) resulted in equity gains.