Stories

  • Dec 3, 2020

    Low-Income Communities Need Park Funding Too | Next City

    Next City

    It is crucial to ensure that all communities receive the benefits of parks. City managers and park professionals interested in investing in these results shoul…

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Jan 2, 2020

    City Parks Aren’t Luxuries. They Are Critical Infrastructure.

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance

    Urban parks aren’t extra amenities for cities—they provide fundamental roles that improve quality of life and save money.

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  • Oct 23, 2019

    Connecting Parks and Health | MAS Summit NYC 2019

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance

    The 2019 MAS Summit, Fight for Light, seeks stronger protections for the natural resources that are essential to an equitable city and the health and happiness…

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