Land Protection Archive

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Going Beyond Park Boundaries to Make Cities More Livable
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThatcher Bailey
The changing role of parks is reshaping urban landscapes and redefining how we govern, manage, and program our public green assets.
Recap: San Jose Park Partnership Workshop
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
The workshop focused on improving the efficiency, predictability, and support for San Jose’s park partnerships.
Park Funding Alert: 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Application Open
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the application process has opened for the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.
Parks and the Urban Infrastructure Network
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMami Hara
Parks can meet critical infrastructure needs at the federal and local levels, helping to solve many community and climate challenges.
The Case for Open Space: Why the Real Estate Industry Should Invest in Parks and Open Spaces
Explores the benefits of private sector involvement in creating, maintaining, operating, and programming parks and open space.
Urban Parks’ Emerging Role as Transportation Infrastructure
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceKari E. Watkins
With more and more people using them to get where they need to go, reclaimed railways and industrial corridors are connecting neighborhoods rather than dividin…
City Parks Alliance Launches Transportation-Focused Video
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…
The Importance of Public Space
By: Guest Contributor
Learn why public spaces are a social utility for public good and how they can promote social cohesion, define a city, and promote active living.
Here’s How Cities Can Get the Most Out of Their Parks
Read how targeted programming and amenities can increase park usage and better serve park residents.
Webinar: Opportunity to Host a Workshop in Your City
City Parks Alliance will be offering four city workshops in cities with high rates of low-income communities over the next two years.
Making Urban Parks More Than Just a Place for Play
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
City parks are more than gathering places. They are valuable infrastructure for our county’s urban communities, as vital as highways, bridges, and wastewater t…
City Parks Alliance Launches Five-Part Video Series, “City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure”
City Parks Alliance is proud to release the first video in a five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
Rediscovering the Potential of Urban Riverfronts
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Industrial waterfronts are being rediscovered. Areas that were once an eyesore are being reborn into beautiful community parks and greenways that are reconnect…
Rediscovering the Potential of Urban Riverfronts
Next-generation urban parks are leading the way to a better future for our cities, drawing in business development and new permanent residents.
City Parks Alliance Applauds Interior Department Announcement of $13.3 Million for Local Parks and Recreation
City Parks Alliance applauds the announcement of $13.3 million in grants to benefit disadvantaged urban communities.
How New Private Funding Strategies Are Helping Build More Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
No longer just ball fields and picnic tables, today’s parks serve multiple purposes, spurring collaborations between parks departments and other public agencie…
Let’s Pass a Law to Fund Urban Greenspaces
By: Guest Contributor
Read Congresswoman Barragán's thoughts on the importance of urban green spaces and her historic introduction of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Act.
Reps. Barragán and Turner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Funding for Urban Parks
U.S. Representatives Barragán (CA-44) and Turner (OH-10) today introduced the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program Act.
City Parks: Important Foundation for Youth
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Neighborhood parks are a portal to experiencing the natural world, a community hub for families and neighbors, and a place for outdoor learning.
U.S. Conference of Mayors Supports Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Park Funding Resolution
The USCM approved a new resolution that supports reauthorization and full funding of the LWCF while emphasizing the need for additional urban park funding legi…