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  • Sep 25, 2023

    “Something unexpected that sparks joy”: A reflection on the St. Louis Park Study Tour

    Guest Contributor

    Note: Chester Kano, an architect and the Chief of Development Division with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, was a participant in …

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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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  • Mar 26, 2018

    Parks and the Urban Infrastructure Network

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMami Hara, Seattle Public Utilities

    Parks can meet critical infrastructure needs at the federal and local levels, helping to solve many community and climate challenges.

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  • Nov 15, 2017

    City Parks Alliance Launches Transportation-Focused Video

    City Parks Alliance

    City Parks Alliance releases the latest video in the five-part video series, focused on the role of linear parks in providing transportation options to city re…

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  • Feb 1, 2017

    Exercise Bargain: Are Walking Loops Worth the Investment?

    Environmental Health Perspectives

    In an era of shrinking budgets, physician Deborah Cohen (RAND Corporation) wanted to see whether walking loops are a good investment for park planners.

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