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Neighborhood Park Service: Strategies to create an equitable and activated park system for the District of Columbia
This report provides policy recommendations for how the NPS and Congress can leverage greenspaces to create a better park system in Washington, DC.
The Common Ground Framework: Building community power through park and green space engagement
This paper explores how parks and green spaces can increase a community’s power, particularly communities of historically excluded groups.
Development Fees and Park Equity in Los Angeles
This case study evaluates whether the equity-motivated changes in Los Angeles’ park fees ordinance (known as Quimby) resulted in equity gains.
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 Alliance
The 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 Alliance
On 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 Alliance
The 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 …
Greater & Greener 2024 Call for Speaker Presentations – Deadline Extended! Proposals due Friday, July 14
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…