Stories

Jan 3, 2020
Board Member Feature: Jayne Miller Discusses Recent Parks Win in Pittsburgh, PA
Jayne Miller
Jayne Miller discusses the recent passing of a vital parks funding referendum and how her organization uses public opinion to shape her city's parks.
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Aug 13, 2019
How Cities Like Birmingham, Alabama, Are Unlocking New Funding for Parks and Green Space
Matthew Eldridge, Urban Institute
Article from Urban Institute on how connecting parks to social benefits can generate new support and funding.
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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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Stories

Board Member Feature: Jayne Miller Discusses Recent Parks Win in Pittsburgh, PA

How Cities Like Birmingham, Alabama, Are Unlocking New Funding for Parks and Green Space

Federal Investment In Parks Yields Big Results for Cities

The Importance of Public Space

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

Prioritizing Equity in Planning (and Paying for) City Parks