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Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment for Student Learning
This program develops critical thinking in students by using field studies to teach the scientific method of inquiry and respect for the environment.
Los Angeles Summer Night Lights Crime Prevention Program
Parks that are peak gang activity areas can be transformed into vibrant community spaces after dark with organized activities for at-risk youth and families.
Restoration of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Plaza
Explore how the plaza was reinvented into a thriving public space by involving the public in planning and engaging potential funders in the process early on.
Birmingham’s Railroad Park
A great spot to watch the trains and celebrate cultural events, the Railroad Park has successfully reinvigorated a central area of downtown Birmingham.
New Communities Program – Park and Neighborhood Revitalization in Chicago
The New Communities program helps ensure that residents and businesses benefit from neighborhood revitalization and participate in planning for the neighborhoo…
NashVitality Community Health Program, Nashville
NashVitality aims to improve citizens' quality of life through health, programming, and green initiatives.
The Innovative, Strategic Process of Creating Chicago’s Millennium Park
Learn how Millennium Park's innovative creation process has increased tax revenue, stimulated real estate development, attracted tourists, and boosted local bu…
Little Rock’s Innovative Medical Mile
By providing a safe, accessible, and inspiring public space for citizens to exercise, the Medical Mile increases awareness and prevention of obesity and heart …
McKinley Park: Barrier-Free and Accessible
Learn how this accessible park was built and how it goes beyond ADA Standards for Accessible Design, informed by community input to address a wide variety of s…
Farm City Detroit Community Garden Program
Learn how Detroit created a sustainable, supportive neighborhood that fosters inter-generational mentorships between senior garden specialists and community yo…
Federal Investment In Parks Yields Big Results for Cities
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMichael B. HancockColumn from Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel on the Land & Water Conservation Fund.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Recommendations from the National Study of Neighborhood Parks
This report curates multiple case studies for each of the four major findings from cities of different sizes and geographies for park and recreation profession…
The Power of a Neighborhood Park
By: Guest ContributorNelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Parks & Recreation Magazine Feature
Today's parks are important components in urban networks that include commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation functions.
A Crucial Funding Stream for Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceA federal grant program that helps diverse, underserved neighborhoods should be preserved -- and expanded.
Cleveland Park Study Tour
Join us to learn more about Cleveland’s innovative cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and how they are working to improve the park system and quality o…
Going Beyond Park Boundaries to Make Cities More Livable
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThatcher BaileyThe changing role of parks is reshaping urban landscapes and redefining how we govern, manage, and program our public green assets.
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.
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 ContributorLearn why public spaces are a social utility for public good and how they can promote social cohesion, define a city, and promote active living.