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Parks That Protect: Leveraging Waterfronts for Resilient Communities
Explores seven leading-edge waterfront park projects from around the world built to protect adjacent neighborhoods from climate threats.
FireSmart BC Landscaping Guide
This guide from British Columbia includes an extensive list of fire-resistant plants, and tips on making your landscaping more wildfire resilient.
2020 Menino Survey of Mayors
Mayors have had to deal with COVID-19’s consequences and its impact on their cities' future. Between June and August 2020 this Survey asked 130 mayors about th…
East Bay Regional Park District FEMA Application
A model application for FEMA funds following 2005 rain storms at the Great House Portal, when the Black Diamond Mines started caving in.
Extreme Weather Mitigation in the Las Cruces Infill District Through Green Stormwater Infrastructure
A report describing how a $1.8 million investment in trees supported by green infrastructure will double the Infill District's shade canopy while also conservi…
City Parks Alliance: Summer Series 2021
Click here for all information on the Summer Series happening June 14-25, 2021!
Using the State Revolving Funds to Build Climate Resilient Communities
Recommendations for water efficiency, green infrastructure, and flood risk policies for State Revolving Funds for climate-resilient communities.
San Francisco Emergency Child & Youth Care Program
A playbook for providing care for children with parents and caretakers on the front-lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Open Letter to City Council Supporting Funding for Parks & Rec to Provide Essential COVID Recovery Services
Coalition letter to fund Philly Parks & Rec services to African American and low income communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
City Parks Alliance Statement on Racial Equity and Justice
We must reexamine and recommit to our values as people, and as institutions, and do better collectively to end racism and seek justice.
Survey: Summer 2020 Recreational Programming
A survey by El Cajon Parks & Rec Dept's regarding summer classes, in-person camps, and virtual camps to prepare for summer programming within social distancing…
Park & Recreation Sponsorship Package
An example of how the City of El Cajon Parks & Rec Dept created the "Hopscotch Challenge" as a sponsorship proposal during COVID-19.
Open Letter to City Council Supporting Parks Funding for COVID Recovery
Philly Parks Alliance seek co-signers supporting funding for essential services for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Virginia Beach Essential Services Child Care Guidelines for Staff
The City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Department offers free child care services to designated personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Park Signage: Please Keep 6 Feet Apart
Signage that reminds people to practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart.
Park Signage: Please Wait Here
Signage that asks people to "Please Wait Here" to practice social distancing during the pandemic.
Advocacy Update: City Park & Recreation Funding, Green Infrastructure, and Emergency Relief
By: Julie WatermanCity Parks Alliance’s federal advocacy efforts have been in full-force during the health crisis, focusing on increasing federal investment for urban parks.
Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
As public aquatic venues open, CDC offers considerations for safety for those who operate, manage, and use public pools and water playgrounds.