Keynote Archive

  • Why Attend?

    The Premier Event for Urban Park Professionals
    Greater & Greener is the only conference dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city…

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  • About

    The Premiere International Urban Parks Conference

    Greater & Greener, presented by City Parks Alliance, is the only conference dedicated to…

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  • Volunteer Service Day

    Greater & Greener Gives Back!
    At each Greater & Greener conference, attendees, and local organizations come together for Volunteer Service Day…

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  • Special Events & Networking

    Opening Reception
    Pier 62
    Sunday, June 23, 2024, 6:30 – 9 PM

    Seattle’s waterfront is in the midst of a dramatic transformation, and Pier 62 is…

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  • Speakers

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  • Conference Schedule

    Due to unprecedented demand, Greater & Greener 2024 has sold out and registration is now closed. Add your name to a waitlist here.

    Greater &am…

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  • Greater & Greener

    Greater & Greener 2024: Seattle, WA
    Presented by City Parks Alliance, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation

    Greater & Gr…

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  • Greater & Greener Session Types

    Greater & Greener is the premiere conference focused on exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. The highly curated agenda of indoor l…

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  • Private Sector Roles in Creating More Equitable Park Systems

    Our plenary will feature a moderated panel dialogue about the roles of the private sector in building and sustaining more equitable park systems. Join us for a…

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  • Funding Your Way to Greater & Greener

    We are thrilled to welcome you to Greater & Greener 2024 in Seattle this June 21–25, 2024!City Parks Alliance seeks to offer the highest quality conference…

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  • City Parks Research Lab Discussions

    Meet, discuss, and learn from a curated group of presenters sharing new research, tools, and practical guidance for parks practitioners at the City Parks Resea…

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  • How To Register a Group

    You asked, we listened! To make it easier for organizations to register multiple staff on one invoice, we now offer Group Registration.Group registration to Gr…

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  • City Parks Research Lab Discussions

    Meet, discuss, and learn from a curated group of presenters sharing new research, tools, and practical guidance for parks practitioners at the City Parks Resea…

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  • Welcome and Opening Remarks

    Join us for the official start of Greater & Greener, with a welcome from City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel and our host city of Seattl…

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  • Keynote

    Our keynote speakers will set the stage for Greater & Greener 2024 with a focus on the equity aspects of two timely topics: the roles of parks in advancing…

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  • The Future of Downtown Parks and Public Spaces

    In these increasingly disruptive and divisive times, many of our downtowns have lost their former vitality as people continue to work remotely more often than …

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  • The Seattle Story: Shifting from Capital Improvements to Maintenance and Asset Renewal

    In 2014, Seattle voters approved the creation of a Metropolitan Park District to provide a sustained and dedicated source of funding for park and recreation op…

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  • Greater & Greener 2024 Schedule of Events

    Greater & Greener is an exciting blend of indoor sessions and outdoor experiences that bring the power of parks to life. The highly curated agenda sets the…

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  • Community-Led Amenities in Parks

    How can we ensure that community members have a chance to provide input for local park amenities, and how can park practitioners balance those needs with other…

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