Building Impactful Programs that Support Volunteers
Following our webinar in February, join us for an in-depth discussion with your peers on models for building successful volunteer programs and ways to support and nurture volunteers in your…
Each City Parks Alliance program has clearly defined learning objectives and brings together practitioners across sectors to learn and innovate together.
Following our webinar in February, join us for an in-depth discussion with your peers on models for building successful volunteer programs and ways to support and nurture volunteers in your…
In a world increasingly shaped by rapid climate change, parks can be a key part of the solution in making our cities more adaptable and resilient. Join us for this…
Greater & Greener is the only conference dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. It’s a conference for doers from government, nonprofits, and communities who are…
Parks are critical community assets in supporting both physical and mental health. Formal studies and anecdotal evidence point to the importance of parks, trails, and open spaces in improving health…
When communities can help design programming in their parks and open spaces, those spaces become well-loved gathering places that reflect the community’s unique cultural identity and heritage. Programming can include…
Vacant lots that are reclaimed as natural areas have the potential to add significant amounts of green space in cities. They can also contribute to biodiversity and community wellness. However,…
Climate change presents unique challenges to cities, and these challenges increasingly demand innovative solutions and partnerships. Join us to hear how parks departments are partnering across agencies such as water…
Cities across the country are facing unprecedented challenges around homelessness, a crisis fueled by rising inequality, stagnant wages, lack of affordable housing, the opioid epidemic, mental health challenges, and a…
During this park tour, participants learned about Cleveland’s innovative cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and how they are working collaboratively to improve their park system and the residents’ quality of life.