Addressing Development Pressure in Parks
As urban density increases, cities face growing pressure to repurpose public parkland and green space. It is critical to protect parks and green spaces so local communities can continue to…
Webinars Learn about best practices, successful strategies, tools, and emerging trends in urban parks through real-world examples, and apply lessons learned to your own work.
Webinars feature a panel format with insights from park leaders across the country, with an audience Q&A to dig deeper into the relevant topics.
Best Practices & Trends | 60-90 Minutes | Panel Format | 100+ attendees
As urban density increases, cities face growing pressure to repurpose public parkland and green space. It is critical to protect parks and green spaces so local communities can continue to…
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…