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Frontline Park: Western Gateway Park August 16, 2017
Each month, City Parks Alliance names one “Frontline Park” as a standout example of urban park excellence, innovation and stewardship from across the country. The program identifies city parks that find innovative ways to meet the unique challenges faced as a result of shrinking municipal budgets, land use pressures and urban neighborhood decay. This month, […]
Please take our ParkScore survey July 18, 2017
Do you have a few minutes? Can you take our ParkScore survey? The Trust for Public Land has produced ParkScore for the last six years and we’re looking for feedback as well as informing it’s future directions. Please take a few minutes and complete our survey – and thank you! And if you’re unaware of […]
Let’s Pass a Law to Fund Urban Greenspaces July 13, 2017
By Nanette Barragán (D-San Pedro) There’s nothing like greenspace for improving our quality of life. Unfortunately, too many families and children are denied access to a neighborhood park. They may also lack recreational facilities like basketball courts. Greenspaces and outdoor recreation aren’t luxuries. The most livable cities are dotted by parks, and the […]