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Nov 9, 2020
Parks Won on Election Day
City Parks Alliance
In a year that brought uncertainty and challenges to our nation’s city parks, Election Day provided some relief. Voters in 11 states across the U.S. approved n…
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Mar 19, 2020
A Special Message on the Power of Parks During the COVID-19 Crisis
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
The role of our local parks and recreation as essential infrastructure has never been more apparent with shutdowns and isolated residents in need of community.
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Jan 3, 2020
Board Member Feature: Jayne Miller Discusses Recent Parks Win in Pittsburgh, PA
Jayne Miller
Jayne Miller discusses the recent passing of a vital parks funding referendum and how her organization uses public opinion to shape her city's parks.
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Jan 2, 2020
City Parks Aren’t Luxuries. They Are Critical Infrastructure.
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Urban parks aren’t extra amenities for cities—they provide fundamental roles that improve quality of life and save money.
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Oct 23, 2019
Connecting Parks and Health | MAS Summit NYC 2019
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
The 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…
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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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Blog

Parks Won on Election Day

A Special Message on the Power of Parks During the COVID-19 Crisis

Board Member Feature: Jayne Miller Discusses Recent Parks Win in Pittsburgh, PA

City Parks Aren’t Luxuries. They Are Critical Infrastructure.

Connecting Parks and Health | MAS Summit NYC 2019

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