Shifting federal funding, macroeconomic uncertainty, and limited philanthropic resources mean traditional funding models are no longer enough. Modern parks require a blended approach that weaves together financial resources from diverse buckets across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors, strategically deploying each to multiply the impact of every dollar invested. Moving Beyond a Single Funding Source […]
Dear City Parks Alliance Members: For the past twenty years, I have had the incredible honor of leading the City Parks Alliance. Together, we have built a movement that recognizes urban parks not just as amenities, but as essential infrastructure for healthy, resilient, and equitable cities. Today, I am sharing the news that I have […]
At an October 2025 luncheon honoring the retirement of Houston Parks Board President and CEO Beth White, Beth sat down with City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel for a wide-ranging conversation about parks, partnerships, and the future of urban public space. Below is an edited Q&A from their parkside chat at Discovery Green, a […]
Atlanta, Georgia (October 22, 2025) – City Parks Alliance is excited to announce that Greater & Greener 2028, the premier event exploring the transformational power of urban parks, will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference is expected to bring together more than 1,200 urban park leaders, city planners, design professionals, and advocates from around the […]
Austin, Texas (September 21, 2023) – City Parks Alliance is excited to announce that Greater & Greener 2026, the premier international event exploring the transformative potential of urban parks, will be hosted in Austin, Texas. The conference will bring together more than 1,000 urban park leaders, city planners, design professionals, and advocates from around the world to […]