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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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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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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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Jul 13, 2017
Let’s Pass a Law to Fund Urban Greenspaces
Nanette Barragán
Read Congresswoman Barragán's thoughts on the importance of urban green spaces and her historic introduction of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Act.
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Jun 19, 2017
New Public and Private Funding Strategies for Urban Parks
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Today’s parks serve multiple purposes, spurring interesting collaborations between parks departments and other public agencies.
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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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