Blog

  • Aug 13, 2019

    How Cities Like Birmingham, Alabama, Are Unlocking New Funding for Parks and Green Space

    Matthew Eldridge, Urban Institute

    Article from Urban Institute on how connecting parks to social benefits can generate new support and funding.

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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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  • 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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  • May 9, 2018

    Going Beyond Park Boundaries to Make Cities More Livable

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThatcher Bailey

    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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