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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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Oct 18, 2017
The Importance of Public Space
Nelson Beckford
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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Oct 3, 2017
Making Urban Parks More Than Just a Place for Play
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
City parks are more than gathering places. They are valuable infrastructure for our county’s urban communities, as vital as highways, bridges, and wastewater t…
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