Stories

Jun 29, 2017
City Parks: Important Foundation for Youth
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Neighborhood parks are a portal to experiencing the natural world, a community hub for families and neighbors, and a place for outdoor learning.
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Jun 26, 2017
U.S. Conference of Mayors Supports Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Park Funding Resolution
City Parks Alliance
The USCM approved a new resolution that supports reauthorization and full funding of the LWCF while emphasizing the need for additional urban park funding legi…
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Jun 19, 2017
New Public and Private Funding Strategies for Urban Parks
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Today’s parks serve multiple purposes, spurring interesting collaborations between parks departments and other public agencies.
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Jun 19, 2017
The Trust for Public Land and City Parks Alliance Announce $50,000 NEA Grant for Creative Placemaking
City Parks Alliance
A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Knowledge Building program will fund city workshops that explore park partnerships and creative placemaking.
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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 15, 2017
What City Planners Can Learn From St. Paul’s Parque Castillo
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Learn about the new concept of creative placemaking and Parque Castillo's new installation celebrating the life of activist Nicholas Castillo.
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Stories

City Parks: Important Foundation for Youth

U.S. Conference of Mayors Supports Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Park Funding Resolution

New Public and Private Funding Strategies for Urban Parks

The Trust for Public Land and City Parks Alliance Announce $50,000 NEA Grant for Creative Placemaking

The Power of City Parks

What City Planners Can Learn From St. Paul’s Parque Castillo