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Sep 25, 2023
“Something unexpected that sparks joy”: A reflection on the St. Louis Park Study Tour
Guest Contributor
Note: Chester Kano, an architect and the Chief of Development Division with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, was a participant in …
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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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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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Nov 14, 2016
The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis
Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDeborah Cohen
The average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.
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