Stories

  • May 19, 2020

    Coalition Letter Urging Funding for Local Parks in COVID Stimulus Package

    City Parks Alliance

    We urge Congress to include a one-time, historic investment for local parks in any future economic stimulus or infrastructure package as a result of COVID-19.

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  • May 15, 2020

    Advocacy Update: City Park & Recreation Funding, Green Infrastructure, and Emergency Relief

    Julie Waterman, City Parks Alliance

    City Parks Alliance’s federal advocacy efforts have been in full-force during the health crisis, focusing on increasing federal investment for urban parks.

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  • Apr 9, 2020

    New Yorkers for Parks’ Play Fair Campaign Pivots to Virtual in an Instant

    lstevenson

    Quick-thinking park leaders responded to a pandemic with a digital rally that last year added $44M to the parks budget – the biggest increase in over 3 decades.

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  • Apr 3, 2020

    Coronavirus Will Force a National Dialogue on Our Relationship with Parks and Public Spaces and their Role as Essential Civic Infrastructure

    City Parks Alliance

    Catherine Nagel issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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  • Apr 1, 2020

    Emergency Relief for Nonprofits and Small Businesses through COVID-19 CARES Act

    Julie Waterman, City Parks Alliance

    The recently-enacted CARES Act is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits retain employees during the economic downturn.

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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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