Stories

  • Nov 9, 2020

    Parks Won on Election Day

    City Parks Alliance

    In a year that brought uncertainty and challenges to our nation’s city parks, Election Day provided some relief. Voters in 11 states across the U.S. approved n…

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  • Sep 29, 2020

    CPA Welcomes New Board Directors

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance

    I am excited to announce the addition of six new leaders to the City Parks Alliance Board of Directors. Much like our membership, our board of directors repres…

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  • Aug 16, 2020

    Great American Outdoors Act: A Victory for City Parks and People

    Julie Waterman, City Parks Alliance

    On August 4, 2020 the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation guarantees that the $900 million deposited into the Land and W…

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  • Aug 13, 2020

    Greater & Greener in Philadelphia, PA Postponed to 2022

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance

    Dear City Parks Alliance Members and Friends,After careful consideration, City Parks Alliance, in cooperation with our host city lead partners Philadelphia Par…

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  • Jun 4, 2020

    City Parks Alliance Statement on Racial Equity and Justice

    City Parks Alliance

    We must reexamine and recommit to our values as people, and as institutions, and do better collectively to end racism and seek justice.

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  • 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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