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Constructing, Operating, and Revitalizing Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park a financially self-sustaining park that does not drain city resources for annual operation and maintenance or eventual capital improvement…
City of Brownsville & National Wildlife Refuge Cost Share Agreement
This is a cost-share agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Laguna Atacosca National Wildlife Refuge to fund a full-time term position to do communi…
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.
Reimagining the Civic Commons: Value Capture in the Commons
A resource for organizations grappling with how to sustain operations, reinvest in communities, and ensure equitable access for all.
Let’s Pass a Law to Fund Urban Greenspaces
By: Nanette BarragánRead Congresswoman Barragán's thoughts on the importance of urban green spaces and her historic introduction of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Act.
New Public and Private Funding Strategies for Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceToday’s parks serve multiple purposes, spurring interesting collaborations between parks departments and other public agencies.
Prioritizing Equity in Planning (and Paying for) City Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceParks must receive much-needed funding and programming attention to guarantee fair access to healthy, vibrant, and inviting city parks for all Americans.
Exercise Bargain: Are Walking Loops Worth the Investment?
In an era of shrinking budgets, physician Deborah Cohen (RAND Corporation) wanted to see whether walking loops are a good investment for park planners.
Volunteer Park MOU
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations defining the express ownership of Volunteer Park by the City of Seattle, the roles and responsibil…
Denver Private Outdoor Fee-Based Policy (“POFA”)
This document from the Denver Department of Parks and Recreation outlines the policies, procedures, and rules regarding the use of public parks in the city for…
City of Sachse MOU
Memorandum of understanding regarding the alignment of public-private goals for the improvement of public parks. Outlines the general responsibilities includin…
City of Providence MOU
Memorandum of understanding outlining the assigned responsibilities of the Providence Parks Partnership to coordinate, manage, train, and enhance the multiple …
Arts District Park Easement MOU
Amendment to MOU to provide tax increment breaks in order to construct a park that would provide access on an existing public use easement.
Ben Shavis Park Improvement Funds MOU
Memorandum of understanding for privately-subsidized improvements to Ben Shavis Park.
Cuyahoga Valley NP Campground Use Authorization Agreement
Authorization of commercial use of Stanford Campground for the benefit of the CCVNP.
Denver Drainage Ditch Fundraising MOU
Memorandum of understanding to fund and carry out repairs to drainage ditches in Denver.
Collaborative Musical Theater Company MOU
Memorandum of understanding for the operation and funding of the Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company.