Advocacy Archive

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Twitter 101: Staying Connected at Greater & Greener
Bootcamps and Bottled Water: Managing Commercial Activity in Urban Parks
Beyond Recess: Schoolyard Park Partnerships
Bringing Parks to People: Working with Land Trusts
Parks for the People: Equitable Development and Urban Parks
Parks by the People: Park Visioning and Participatory Design
Parks & Transportation: Activating Space Under Roads and Bridges
Growing Great Cities: Urban Forestry in Action
Youth Engagement in Parks: The Future of Urban Environmental Stewardship
Parks as Urban Infrastructure
Activating Neighborhood Parks: Wellness Walks and Girls Play L.A. Initiative
Anchorage Youth Employment in Parks Program
This program high school students with an employment program that allows them to build social skills and capabilities for further leadership in the community a…
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment for Student Learning
This program develops critical thinking in students by using field studies to teach the scientific method of inquiry and respect for the environment.
Los Angeles Summer Night Lights Crime Prevention Program
Parks that are peak gang activity areas can be transformed into vibrant community spaces after dark with organized activities for at-risk youth and families.
Seattle Shoreline and Salmon Habitat Assessment
Seattle Parks identified the most viable sites by considering both the needs of migrating juvenile salmon and the potential conflicts with human uses at variou…
Restoration of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Plaza
Explore how the plaza was reinvented into a thriving public space by involving the public in planning and engaging potential funders in the process early on.
Birmingham’s Railroad Park
A great spot to watch the trains and celebrate cultural events, the Railroad Park has successfully reinvigorated a central area of downtown Birmingham.
Portland’s Green Street Program
Vegetated streetscape facilities are designed to handle runoff can filter water, remove pollutants, and reduce demand on stormwater infrastructure.
San Francisco ParkScan
ParkScan, web-based reporting system, collects data from park users to inform park maintenance needs and problem areas.
New Communities Program – Park and Neighborhood Revitalization in Chicago
The New Communities program helps ensure that residents and businesses benefit from neighborhood revitalization and participate in planning for the neighborhoo…