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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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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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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 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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Jun 16, 2017
The Power of City Parks
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
City parks are an important part of everyday life and provide public health, environmental, and economic value.
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Jun 12, 2017
Why Urban Parks Are Essential Infrastructure
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Urban parks are essential infrastructure for 21st-century cities: they help solve cities' health, transportation, and economic challenges.
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