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State of Finance for Nature in Cities 2023: Time to Assess
This report examines the critical need and the challenges and opportunities for Nature-based Solutions in cities.
City Parks Alliance Welcomes New Board Members, Officers
By: City Parks AllianceThe City Parks Alliance Board of Directors voted in five new board members, one new officer, and two new committee chairs at its spring board meeting. The new …
Conversation with Department of the Interior and Council on Environmental Quality Leaders
This event is open to representatives of grantmaking foundations only.
Examining facilitators and challenges to implementing equitable green space policies: Lessons from Los Angeles County
This research report investigates facilitators and challenges of implementing equitable green space policies in Los Angeles County.
Parks That Protect: Leveraging Waterfronts for Resilient Communities
Explores seven leading-edge waterfront park projects from around the world built to protect adjacent neighborhoods from climate threats.
Greenspace in American Cities: How Access to Parks and Nature Can Improve Health and Well-Being
This report highlights disparities in greenspace access and outlines policy solutions that can ensure that all communities have access to public land.
Engaging the Community in Park Equity Planning
Following the webinar about LA County’s Park Needs Assessment, this event will provide an opportunity to engage in dialogue about collaboration on park equity …
Urban Park Grant Opportunity (ORLP) Technical Assistance
City Parks Alliance, in partnership with the National Park Service, is hosting an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant technical assistance webin…
LA County’s Park Needs Assessment: A Case Study on Park Equity Collaboration
This event will offer a case study of the Los Angeles Countywide Park Needs Assessment.
Austin Adopt-a-Park Program: Technical Assistance Panel Report
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin, as part of the ULI Cohort for Park Equity, convened a panel of experts to examine equity issues as they relate to the city’s…
US Conference of Mayors Adopts New City Park Resolution, Urges “Robust” Federal Investment
By: City Parks AllianceOn June 5, 2023, the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), at its 91st Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH, adopted a new city park resolution that urges Congress to prov…
New Narratives for a Legacy City: A St. Louis Park Study Tour Reflection
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThe power of parks as restorative infrastructure was fully evident during City Parks Alliance’s park study tour in St. Louis, MO, June 1 – 3. Thirty-five parti…
Building Community Power to Advance Environmental Justice
In partnership with Prevention Institute, City Parks Alliance is hosting a peer conversation about advancing environmental justice in park and green space poli…
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Threats: Flooding, Biodiversity Loss, and Heat
As park professionals, we understand that climate change is not coming – it’s here. Many cities are facing one or more climate threats while also dealing with …
Empowering the Community Through Authentic Engagement
Engaging diverse communities is an important part of what park leaders do. In this workshop, you’ll learn how you can build more authentic relationships and ce…
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Report
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
City Parks Alliance Members Honor Earth Day with Celebrations and Service
By: City Parks AllianceUrban parks can be a significant part of Earth Day celebrations, as they provide a perfect platform for cities to showcase their commitment to sustainability t…
Continuing Education Credits
As of April 5, 2023City Parks Alliance is pleased to announce expanded offerings for continuing education credits (CEUs). For future eligible programs, such as…
Understanding Park Use Through Technology Tools
Go deeper and join the discussion on using technology to measure park use at this peer conversation follow-up to our April webinar. Park leaders are taking adv…
