Reports & Tools

Documenting the Potential of City Parks

City Parks Alliance and research partners are exploring the role of parks in addressing critical emerging issues facing cities. Together with economists, engineers, policy experts, advocates and practitioners, we are delivering practical, replicable solutions for cities, agencies, and residents. City Parks Alliance members and others can draw upon these reports, videos, and infographics to demonstrate the power of city parks in a broad new context of economic, environmental, and social opportunity.

Reports and Other Tools

Member Exclusive
Report
Building Bridges: A Community-Based Stewardship Study for an Equitable East River Park
The Trust for Public Land, James Lima Planning + Development
Identifies park stewardship structures that depart from typical “conservancy” mode and makes recommendations on park equity and funding mechanisms.
Member Exclusive
Report
Reimagining the Civic Commons: Value Capture in the Commons
Civic Commons Learning Network
A resource for organizations grappling with how to sustain operations, reinvest in communities, and ensure equitable access for all.
Member Exclusive
Report
The Case for Open Space: Why the Real Estate Industry Should Invest in Parks and Open Spaces
Urban Land Institute
Explores the benefits of private sector involvement in creating, maintaining, operating, and programming parks and open space.

Reports & Tools

Documenting the Potential of City Parks

Reports and Other Tools

Building Bridges: A Community-Based Stewardship Study for an Equitable East River Park

Reimagining the Civic Commons: Value Capture in the Commons

The Case for Open Space: Why the Real Estate Industry Should Invest in Parks and Open Spaces