Stories

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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Jan 4, 2019
The Power of a Neighborhood Park
Nelson Beckford
Nelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
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Dec 1, 2018
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Parks & Recreation Magazine Feature
Parks & Recreation Magazine
Today's parks are important components in urban networks that include commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation functions.
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Oct 15, 2018
A Crucial Funding Stream for Urban Parks
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
A federal grant program that helps diverse, underserved neighborhoods should be preserved -- and expanded.
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May 28, 2018
Cleveland Park Study Tour
City Parks Alliance
Join us to learn more about Cleveland’s innovative cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and how they are working to improve the park system and quality o…
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