Urban Greening/Biodiversity Archive

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Funding Advocacy and Power Building for Park and Greenspace Equity
This event is open to representatives of grantmaking foundations only.
Additional Resources: 2024 CPRS Conference
By: City Parks Alliance
Additional Resources: Evolving Role of Parks in Supporting Community WellbeingCalifornia Park & Recreation Society ConferenceFebruary 2024Presentation Slid…
Denver Parks and Recreation RFP for Park Stewardship Crews
This RFP seeks organizations that provide volunteers, youth, and pre-apprenticeship crews for park stewardship projects.
Denver Parks and Recreation Letter of Partnership
This informal letter outlines roles, responsibilities, and expectations for partnership between the department and Sloan's Lake Park Foundation.
Cooperative Agreement Between City and County of Denver and Environmental Learning for Kids
This agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party related to a facility and the educational programs held there.
Klyde Warren Park Food Vendor Service Agreement
This agreement lists the technical and policy requirements each vendor must agree to before commencing service in Klyde Warren Park.
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Grant Application Guidelines
Milwaukee Parks Foundation offers grants to grassroots groups seeking to improve parks. Application guidelines and evaluation criteria are outlined.
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Project Tracker Template
This project tracker is used by Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks to track progress, funding, and tasks for joint projects.
Milwaukee Parks Foundation MOU with Milwaukee County Parks
This MOU between Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks defines the relationship and the roles and responsibilities of each party.
2023 Year in Review
By: City Parks Alliance
“Parks make our cities work.” I shared those words at a press conference in late November on the steps of the US Capitol building, calling for passage of the O…
City Parks Alliance’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028
By: City Parks Alliance
The past few years have thrown parks into the spotlight. Parks are safe havens, critical urban infrastructure, and manifestations of equity, or too often the l…
“Parks make our cities work”: City Parks Alliance Rallies for Outdoors for All Act
By: City Parks Alliance
Yesterday, City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel joined Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.-44), Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (…
City Parks Alliance Joins Rally in Support of “Outdoors for All” Act
By: City Parks Alliance
U.S. REP. NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGÁN LEADS RALLY IN SUPPORT FOR “OUTDOORS FOR ALL ACT” WITH CHIEF EXECS FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION, SIERRA CL…
Making Data Part of Your DNA: Operationalizing Data Processes
In our data-driven world, we understand the importance of using data to make good decisions and effectively manage projects at our parks organizations. Maybe y…
Planning for Inclusive Growth with New Park Projects
City Parks Alliance, in partnership with Prevention Institute, is hosting a webinar that will focus on strategies for stabilizing communities when large-scale …
Planting Equitable and Resilient Urban Forests
The equitable distribution of trees throughout cities ensures that all neighborhoods have access to the multitude of health and climate resilience benefits of …
Deploying Technology to Explore Park Usage and Impact
This webinar will explore how park leaders are deploying technology to measure and understand a range of issues in their park systems, including park usage pat…
New and Improved Memberships
By: City Parks Alliance
In January 2024, City Parks Alliance updated our membership structure to better serve our members and increase access to our member-exclusive programming and r…
The Relationship Between Greenspace Exposure and Telomere Length in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Living near green space could reduce a person’s biological age by 2.2-2.6 years, but can't offset the effects of discrimination and pollution.
Neighborhood Greenspace and Neighborhood Income Associated with White Matter Grade Worsening: Cardiovascular Health Study
A new study finds low income levels and a lack of green spaces are among the factors that can harm brain health.