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Jan 4, 2019
The Power of a Neighborhood Park
Nelson Beckford
Nelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
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Oct 15, 2018
A Crucial Funding Stream for Urban Parks
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
A federal grant program that helps diverse, underserved neighborhoods should be preserved -- and expanded.
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Aug 28, 2018
Rose Kennedy Greenway’s New Business Partner
Kathy Blaha
Explore the history of Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway funding challenges and how the park system won committed annual funding from the city.
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May 9, 2018
Going Beyond Park Boundaries to Make Cities More Livable
Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThatcher Bailey, Seattle Parks Foundation
The changing role of parks is reshaping urban landscapes and redefining how we govern, manage, and program our public green assets.
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Apr 30, 2018
Recap: San Jose Park Partnership Workshop
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
The workshop focused on improving the efficiency, predictability, and support for San Jose’s park partnerships.
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Mar 26, 2018
Parks and the Urban Infrastructure Network
Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMami Hara, Seattle Public Utilities
Parks can meet critical infrastructure needs at the federal and local levels, helping to solve many community and climate challenges.
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