The Role of Elected Officials in Building and Expanding Parks
What are the roles of elected officials such as mayors and councilmembers in park funding decisions, and how can parks practitioners better work with them?&nbs…
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February , 2024
The Imperfect Challenge of Diverting Waste in Parks
Recycling and composting in parks present significant challenges. Unlike in buildings, controlling the situation outdoors is difficult, and parks agencies must…
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February , 2024
Greenway Maintenance for Climate Resilience
How can we ensure that our parks and green spaces are properly maintained while also taking into account extreme climate impacts? In this Peer Conversation, di…
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February , 2024
Power Sharing and Community-Driven Design for Parks
What is "power-sharing" and how can it take the concept of community engagement to the next level in park partnerships? This panel dialogue will discuss t…
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February , 2024
Decolonizing Public Spaces and Community Engagement through Indigenous Placekeeping and Partnerships
During the panel session, the speakers will discuss various initiatives to decolonize public spaces and promote community engagement through Indigenous placeke…
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February , 2024
Creating Jobs, Developing Skills, and Fostering Ownership in Parks and Public Spaces
This panel dialogue will highlight parks-related workforce development programs with the potential to transform communities. Panelists will discuss the ch…
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February , 2024
Partnering with Medical Districts for Placemaking and Public Health
Clusters of anchor institutions such as hospitals and healthcare facilities offer natural partners for parks practitioners to collaborate with to create, manag…
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February , 2024
The Duwamish Valley Resilience District: Collaborating on Sea-Level Adaptation Infrastructure
The Duwamish Valley Resilience District is located in the South Park and Georgetown neighborhoods of Seattle on the Duwamish River, which is home to the tradit…
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February , 2024
Funding Community-Initiated Projects
In this Innovation Round, participants will learn about unique approaches to funding community-led initiatives and discuss strategies for finding additional su…
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February , 2024
Networking Break & Ice Cream Social
We hope you left room for ice cream! After lunch, return to the Exhibition Hall for additional time with our exhibitors and our popular ice cream social.
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February , 2024
Using Data to Create Equitable Park Investment Strategies
As park leaders, we know the tremendous benefits of parks and open spaces to physical and mental health, local economies, climate resilience, and community con…
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February , 2024
Giving Voice to Artists through Parks and Community Engagement
This workshop explores how art is crucial in empowering individuals to understand their communities better. Beyond its intrinsic value, art enhances the liveli…
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February , 2024
Pacific Northwest Public Gardens
Visit two of the Pacific Northwest’s most spectacular public gardens made possible through public-private partnerships: the Olmsted-designed Washington Park Ar…
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February , 2024
Walk & Talk: Victor Steinbrueck & Pike Place Market
Join a City Parks Alliance Board Member and fellow attendees on an informal walk to a local park. While this is not a guided tour of a specific park, it's an o…
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February , 2024
Boating and Birding in Seattle’s Magnificent Old-Growth Forest
Explore an old-growth forest right in the middle of Seattle and learn about the history, nature, and partnerships that make Seward Park a regional attraction.&…
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February , 2024
From Swords to Plowshares: Warren G. Magnuson Park
Discover Magnuson Park, Seattle’s second largest park at 350 acres, and learn about its transformation from a U.S. Naval Base into a dynamic, complex ecosystem…
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February , 2024
Walk & Talk: City Hall Park, Pioneer Square, and Occidental Square
Join a City Parks Alliance Board Member and fellow attendees on an informal walk to a local park. While this is not a guided tour of a specific park, it's an o…
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February , 2024
From Mountain Forests to Faucets: Collaborative Conservation in a Changing Climate
Our increasingly hot, dry summers increase demand for water for spray parks, pools, and wading pools and prompt watering restrictions for park landscapes. The …
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February , 2024
Walk & Talk: South Lake Union and Amazon Spheres
Join a City Parks Alliance Board Member and fellow attendees on an informal walk to a local park. While this is not a guided tour of a specific park, it's an o…
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February , 2024
Walk & Talk: The Seattle Waterfront
Join a City Parks Alliance Board Member and fellow attendees on an informal walk to a local park. While this is not a guided tour of a specific park, it's an o…
