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Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Recommendations from the National Study of Neighborhood Parks
This report curates multiple case studies for each of the four major findings from cities of different sizes and geographies for park and recreation profession…
The Relationship Between Greenspace Exposure and Telomere Length in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Living near green space could reduce a person’s biological age by 2.2-2.6 years, but can't offset the effects of discrimination and pollution.
Coronavirus Will Force a National Dialogue on Our Relationship with Parks and Public Spaces and their Role as Essential Civic Infrastructure
Catherine Nagel issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Red Fields to Green Fields National Meeting
The Red Fields to Green Fields concept consists of tearing down underused, overleveraged real estate to create urban parks and land banks.
City of Brownsville & National Wildlife Refuge Cost Share Agreement
This is a cost-share agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Laguna Atacosca National Wildlife Refuge to fund a full-time term position to do communi…
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge MOU
Memorandum of understanding outlining the collaborative agreement between the listed organizations for the protection and restoration of the Hackmatack Nationa…
Mesa Verde National Park Fundraising MOU
Memorandum of understanding regarding collaboration with authorized nonprofit organizations in order to raise contributions on behalf of the National Park Serv…
The First National Study of Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood parks support leisure-time physical activity, yet most Americans do not meet national guidelines for physical activity.
The Prevalence and Use of Walking Loops in Neighborhood Parks: A National Study
Although individuals can walk on streets and sidewalks, walking loops in parks offer a setting to walk in nature and to avoid interruptions from traffic.
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.
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.
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…
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.
2020 Funding Guide
Useful list of funding sources to access resources to plan, build, and program parks and other communities assets.
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.
Safety of Women and Girls Consultation Report
This report analyses the outcomes of the consultation and provides recommendations to increase the safety and feeling of safety of women and girls.
ASLA Climate Action Field Guide for practitioners
This Field Guide supports the three topics of the ASLA Climate Action Plan: Practice, Equity, and Advocacy.
Creative Placemaking Guide
This handy guide outlines the definition of creative placemaking and how it can make for better parks and stronger communities.
WHO-Green and New Evidence and Perspectives for Action Blue Spaces and Mental Health
This report presents the results of two systematic reviews on types and characteristics of green and blue spaces and mental health.
