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Brooklyn Bridge Park
Where commercial piers once occupied Brooklyn’s East River shoreline, residents and tourists now enjoy a world-class waterfront park.
Rose Kennedy Greenway
As a destination for tourists, a gathering space for residents, and an economic driver, the greenway has reconnected the city with its waterfront.
Atlanta BeltLine
The BeltLine has become a critical piece of infrastructure, connecting Atlantans with each other and the surrounding greenspace and managing stormwater.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Increasing Physical Activity Among Teen Girls and Seniors
This webinar explores creative models and programs that engage teen girls and seniors in physical activity in their parks and community spaces.
Case Studies: City Parks – A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy & Environment
Explore stories of parks whose infrastructure plays a vital role in their cities' social, economic, and well-being.
How Cities Like Birmingham, Alabama, Are Unlocking New Funding for Parks and Green Space
By: Matthew EldridgeArticle from Urban Institute on how connecting parks to social benefits can generate new support and funding.
City Workshop: Brownsville, TX
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Dept. hopes to build upon regional partnerships and focus on promoting active, healthy lifestyles.
Parks as Infrastructure
A five-part video series documenting the role of parks as urban infrastructure.
City Parks Infographics
This report highlights how cities are using Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to create measurable environmental, economic, and public health returns on …
A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy, and Environment
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Toolkit
Share Active Parks, Healthy Cities with your colleagues, elected officials, local agencies, and partners.
Smart Investment for Health, the Economy, and the Environment
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents.
Greater & Greener 2022
Greater & Greener 2022: An International Urban Parks Conference comes to Philadelphia, PA from June 18-21, 2022.
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Lease Agreement
Lease agreement outlining the dissolution of the MOU between the listed organizations and the continuation of lease agreements.
Sugarhouse Casino CBA
This Community Benefits Agreement for Sugarhouse Casino and the City of Philadelphia includes provisions to allow public access to a waterfront promenade.
Pittsburgh Hill District CBA
This document is a Community Benefits Agreement that includes provisions to fund and construct a multi-purpose community center in coordination with Pittsburgh…
RFP for Public Park Restrooms from the City of Menlo Park
This document is a request for proposal for the construction of new public bathrooms in public parks from the City of Menlo Park.
Milwaukee Park East Redevelopment Compact
Document includes guidelines and community standards for multiple parcel for the Park East freeway corridor in Milwaukee.
LA Staples Center Community Benefits Program
This program overview includes provisions to conduct a needs assessment, and provide funding for parks & open space in Figuroa Corridor community. $1 million i…
LA Sun Quest Community Benefits Plan
This agreement includes provisions to fund an indoor/outdoor youth center with recreational equipment & basketball courts. It also includes plans for 4,000 squ…
