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Why City Parks Matter
CITY PARKS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF AMERICA’S CITIES AND THEIR RESIDENTS.As cities become more densely populated a…
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 …
Community Development Funding
Community Development FundingCommunity development includes community-driven efforts to create vibrant, healthy, and livable neighborhoods, while developing ec…
Parks in Saint Paul and Minneapolis Win First Toro Urban Park Innovation Award
Parque Castillo and Bossen Field Park were chosen for the important roles they play in bringing their communities together through recreation and arts.
City Parks Alliance Applauds U.S. Conference of Mayors for Adoption of City Park Infrastructure Resolution
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today approved a new resolution that urges Congress to include city parks in any future infrastructure legislation.
Parks and Inclusive Economic Development
Investing in high-quality parks often leads to significant economic development in surrounding communities with new real estate and commercial investments and …
City Parks Aren’t Luxuries. They Are Critical Infrastructure.
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceUrban parks aren’t extra amenities for cities—they provide fundamental roles that improve quality of life and save money.
Portland’s Green Street Program
Vegetated streetscape facilities are designed to handle runoff can filter water, remove pollutants, and reduce demand on stormwater infrastructure.
The Innovative, Strategic Process of Creating Chicago’s Millennium Park
Learn how Millennium Park's innovative creation process has increased tax revenue, stimulated real estate development, attracted tourists, and boosted local bu…
Little Rock’s Innovative Medical Mile
By providing a safe, accessible, and inspiring public space for citizens to exercise, the Medical Mile increases awareness and prevention of obesity and heart …
McKinley Park: Barrier-Free and Accessible
Learn how this accessible park was built and how it goes beyond ADA Standards for Accessible Design, informed by community input to address a wide variety of s…
Boulder’s Green Streets Ciclovia
oulder Green Streets Ciclovia is an event that brings the community together and connects local businesses with residents and potential customers.
Green City, Clean Waters: Philadelphia’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Solution
Read how Philadelphia built 172 stormwater tree trenches, 25 stormwater bump-outs, 48 rain gardens, 50 porous paving sites, and 132 other green stormwater infr…
Developing Arts and Cultural Programs to Revitalize Parks and Communities in New York
CPF brings 900 arts and cultural performances each year to a total audience of nearly 400,000, making it one of the largest providers of cultural programs in N…
Branching Out: An Exploration in Arboriculture for Boston Youth
This program provides young people with an introduction to tree care, hands-on field experience with professional arborists, and opportunities to learn about c…
Board Member Feature: Jayne Miller Discusses Recent Parks Win in Pittsburgh, PA
By: Jayne MillerJayne Miller discusses the recent passing of a vital parks funding referendum and how her organization uses public opinion to shape her city's parks.
Greater & Greener 2022
Greater & Greener 2022: An International Urban Parks Conference comes to Philadelphia, PA from June 18-21, 2022.
Using Climate Mitigation and Disaster Relief Funds to Build Resilient Communities
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe. Parks and green spaces that are designed for resilience play an important role in preventin…
Philadelphia: Rebuilding Community Infrastructure
Rebuild, funded by a sugary beverage tax, aims to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries.
Floods Lead to Millions for a Beloved Riverside Park
An urban wasteland finds new life thanks to public-private partnerships in Elizabeth City, NJ.