Integrating Actionable Research into Park Climate Planning
How can park systems leverage the power of research partners to address climate-based threats? The pace at which climate change is impacting communities and mu…
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February , 2024
Creating Multi-Generational Parks and Public Spaces
How can we design parks and public spaces that bring different generations together? This Peer Conversation will delve into the complexities of designing inclu…
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February , 2024
Dealing with Misinformation and Disruption in Community Engagement
What is the future of public participation in the age of contentious social media? This Peer Conversation will explore how practitioners are dealing with misin…
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February , 2024
Decarbonizing Public Agencies and Park Systems
Design standards for most American Parks Departments are influenced by operational costs and user expectations, which, unfortunately, have resulted in high-car…
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February , 2024
Parks and Big Data: Fostering Public Trust in Digital Systems
Technology is becoming ever-present in our physical environments, including our parks. Video cameras film us as we enter a park, and sensors detect bicycle spe…
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February , 2024
(Re)Utilizing Transportation Infrastructure for Parks and Public Space
This panel dialogue will discuss innovative projects that redefine urban spaces utilizing both old and new transportation infrastructure, providing more sustai…
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February , 2024
Activating Cemeteries for Community and Environmental Wellness
This panel dialogue will discuss the transformative potential of cemeteries, recognizing them as dynamic community assets that contribute to environmental well…
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February , 2024
Federal Funding Opportunities for Parks: Green Space, Recreation, Trails, and Resiliency
Learn about federal funding sources (DOI/NPS, DOT, HUD, EPA, FEMA) that support urban parks, greenspace, recreation facilities, and playgrounds. Officials from…
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February , 2024
New Approaches, Techniques and Tools for Engagement
In this Innovation Round, participants will learn about experimentation with and implementation of new approaches and techniques for community engagement.Speak…
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February , 2024
The Legacy and Continued Relevance of Olmsted Parks
Join this Peer Conversation to hear about the legacy of Olmsted parks across the country and how their leaders are working towards inclusivity. It will focus o…
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February , 2024
The Roles of Citywide Park Non-Profits
Join other leaders from individual park nonprofits or conservancies for a private, collegial peer-to-peer conversation on pertinent topics for those leading an…
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February , 2024
Data-Informed Decision Making for Equitable Park Funding
Join this Peer Conversation about how agencies and partners are leveraging data for more equitable funding decisions. Discussion leaders will share exampl…
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February , 2024
Workforce & Volunteer Partnerships for Urban Forestry
It’s a dynamic time for urban forestry, where its many benefits are being recognized through increased funding opportunities across the country. Join this…
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February , 2024
Inclusive Engagement in Brownfield-to-Park Transformations
Brownfields – abandoned or underutilized sites suspected to be contaminated (usually due to historical industry presence and transportation infrastructure) -- …
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February , 2024
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…
