ParkXChange Resource Library

Resources for Urban Park Professionals

This searchable library hosts helpful park resource documents, including cross-sector MOUs, equity action plans, agreements for park maintenance and operations, dog park and concession management, green infrastructure development and maintenance, community benefits, arts and cultural programming and events, as well as other resource guides and technical tools to support park partnerships.

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Agreement
LA Staples Center Community Benefits Program
LA Arena Land Company
This program overview includes provisions to conduct a needs assessment, and provide funding for parks & open space in Figuroa Corridor community. $1 million i…
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Agreement
University of Chicago Economic Development MOU
University of Chicago
Memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration between the University of Chicago (situated within Hyde Park) and the City of Chicago Department of Housing…
Plan
Community PARKnerships Program FY21 Year in Review
Austin Parks and Recreation Department
PARD, in collaboration with over 48 nonprofit partners and community groups, leveraged funds towards improvements and maintenance of parkland
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Report
Process of Partnership Development Between Verde Landscape, Forest Park Conservancy, West Multnomah Soil, Water Conservation District, and Portland Parks and Recreation
Forest Park Conservancy
Documents the process in which four organizations formed a partnership to establish a model to achieve common and individual goals related to economic and work…
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Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding Between Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Philadelphia Department of Human Services
Philadelphia Water Department & Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment
MOU builds opportunities for disconnected young people and returning citizens, creating promising futures by tackling environmental challenges.
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Agreement
MOU Between Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Mayors Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Agreement between Philly Parks & Rec Dept. and PowerCorpsPHL, an AmeriCorps initiative that engages “Opportunity Youth” in advancing their lives through servic…
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Policy
Milwaukee Park East Redevelopment Compact
Milwaukee County
Document includes guidelines and community standards for multiple parcel for the Park East freeway corridor in Milwaukee.
Report
Creative Placemaking Guide
The Trust for Public Land, City Parks Alliance
This handy guide outlines the definition of creative placemaking and how it can make for better parks and stronger communities.
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Policy
Chicago Washington Park TIF
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Technical Tool
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): Assessment Modules
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
Help users assess strengths and weaknesses of community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.