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  • Mar 26, 2019

    Federal Investment In Parks Yields Big Results for Cities

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMichael B. Hancock, City of Denver

    Column from Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel on the Land & Water Conservation Fund.

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  • Oct 18, 2017

    The Importance of Public Space

    Guest Contributor

    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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  • Jul 20, 2017

    City Parks Alliance Applauds Interior Department Announcement of $13.3 Million for Local Parks and Recreation

    City Parks Alliance

    City Parks Alliance applauds the announcement of $13.3 million in grants to benefit disadvantaged urban communities.

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  • Jun 13, 2017

    Prioritizing Equity in Planning (and Paying for) City Parks

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance

    Parks must receive much-needed funding and programming attention to guarantee fair access to healthy, vibrant, and inviting city parks for all Americans.

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  • Nov 14, 2016

    The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance

    The average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.

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  • Oct 1, 2016

    The First National Study of Neighborhood Parks

    American Journal of Preventative Medicine

    Neighborhood parks support leisure-time physical activity, yet most Americans do not meet national guidelines for physical activity.

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