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Mar 26, 2019
Federal Investment In Parks Yields Big Results for Cities
Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMichael B. Hancock, City of Denver
Column from Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel on the Land & Water Conservation Fund.
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Oct 18, 2017
The Importance of Public Space
Guest Contributor
Learn why public spaces are a social utility for public good and how they can promote social cohesion, define a city, and promote active living.
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Jun 13, 2017
Prioritizing Equity in Planning (and Paying for) City Parks
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Parks must receive much-needed funding and programming attention to guarantee fair access to healthy, vibrant, and inviting city parks for all Americans.
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Nov 14, 2016
The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
The average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.
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