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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.
Hemisfair Parkland Master Plan Agreement
Master agreement between the listed organizations for the long-term cooperative development, maintenance, and operation of the Hemisfair parkland area, as well…
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.
East Bay Regional Park District Master Plan
This document is a comprehensive master plan from the East Bay Regional Park District in 1997.
Los Angeles Summer Night Lights Crime Prevention Program
Parks that are peak gang activity areas can be transformed into vibrant community spaces after dark with organized activities for at-risk youth and families.
Los Angeles Parks Mounted Assistance Unit MOU
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the further development of mounted assistance volunteer programs to ensure the safety of park …
“Something unexpected that sparks joy”: A reflection on the St. Louis Park Study Tour
By: Guest ContributorNote: Chester Kano, an architect and the Chief of Development Division with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, was a participant in …
Connecting Parks and Health | MAS Summit NYC 2019
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThe 2019 MAS Summit, Fight for Light, seeks stronger protections for the natural resources that are essential to an equitable city and the health and happiness…
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Threats: Flooding, Biodiversity Loss, and Heat
As park professionals, we understand that climate change is not coming – it’s here. Many cities are facing one or more climate threats while also dealing with …
Master Community Food Habitat Agreement
This is a land use agreement template used by Denver Urban Gardens as an initial framework upon which all of their agreements are built.
Los Angeles Parks Foundation – Board of Directors Fiscal Management Fee Policy
The policy requires 12%* of all funds deposited be dedicated to cover direct and indirect costs associated with services provided by the LAPF
Examining facilitators and challenges to implementing equitable green space policies: Lessons from Los Angeles County
This research report investigates facilitators and challenges of implementing equitable green space policies in Los Angeles County.
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.
Home Energy Efficiency Internship
Groundwork Denver Home Energy Efficiency Internship Position Overview: Location: Denver, CO Reports to: Energy Program Director Work Schedule: Groundwork De…
Members
City Parks Alliance Membership Network City Parks Alliance members make up a dynamic network of urban park and recreation leaders, city planning and design p…
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…
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, …
Neighborhood Park Service: Strategies to create an equitable and activated park system for the District of Columbia
This report provides policy recommendations for how the NPS and Congress can leverage greenspaces to create a better park system in Washington, DC.
2020 Funding Guide
Useful list of funding sources to access resources to plan, build, and program parks and other communities assets.