Stories

  • Apr 3, 2020

    Coronavirus Will Force a National Dialogue on Our Relationship with Parks and Public Spaces and their Role as Essential Civic Infrastructure

    City Parks Alliance

    Catherine Nagel issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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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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  • 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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  • Jan 4, 2019

    The Power of a Neighborhood Park

    Guest Contributor

    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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  • 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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