The Unhoused in Parks: Design Strategies for Inclusive Public Space
As cities across the country struggle to respond to growing housing, mental health, and substance abuse crises, homelessness is increasingly visible in public …
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February , 2024
The Roles of Parks in Promoting Healthy Food Systems
In this Innovation Round, participants will learn about the important roles parks and urban green spaces can play in promoting healthy food systems.Speakers wi…
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February , 2024
University of Washington: How Olmsted Integrated a Campus into Seattle’s Public Open Space
This mobile workshop will delve into the rich history of The University of Washington Campus and the lasting impact of the renowned Olmsted brothers. Rel…
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February , 2024
Farming and Foraging: Growing Community in Beacon Food Forest
Join us for a mobile workshop exploring Beacon Food Forest, affectionately known as "your BFF." This grassroots project, conceived by four friends studying foo…
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February , 2024
Supporting Parks Employees Through Traumatic Times
The experience of the pandemic and its aftermath, including greater numbers of unhoused people in parks, has significantly impacted the work and mental health …
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February , 2024
Using Tech, Media and Art for Youth Programming and Engagement
Post-pandemic, what approaches are being used to address youth violence in parks? To mitigate this issue, park officials are leveraging technology, media, and …
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February , 2024
Park Master Plans: Lenses and Lessons from Toronto’s Island Park
Master plans are critical tools for policymakers and park practitioners, as well as essential documents for park partners for fund-raising, awareness, and advo…
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February , 2024
Protecting Your Vision Through Park Design, Construction, and Programming
Completing large-scale capital projects involves managing budgets, revising timelines, securing contractors, and countless other resource-intensive tasks. The …
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February , 2024
Building Lasting Connections Between Youth and Parks
Many people, especially young people, feel increasingly disconnected from nature. This disconnect is particularly prominent in underresourced, environmental ju…
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February , 2024
Solutions for Public Restrooms and Parks
Restrooms are the separation between the public sphere and private activities; thus, keeping certain people out of public restrooms serves to also keep them ou…
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February , 2024
Using Trails & Greenways to Make Access More Equitable
This Peer Conversation will explore how community engagement, design solutions, and art can be used to make access to trails and greenway systems more equitabl…
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February , 2024
Equitable Access to Outdoor Play and Learning
Recognizing the critical importance of play environments in family life and community development, this panel brings together design experts, play advocates, a…
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February , 2024
Parks and the Unhoused
Addressing the needs and impacts of the unhoused in our public parks is, unfortunately, an evergreen topic, but one whose magnitude has intensified in the pand…
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February , 2024
Parks and Barks: Expanding Seattle’s Dog Off-Leash Area System
The demand for facilities that serve dogs and their owners has increased over time. However, acquiring funding, identifying suitable locations, and managing co…
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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
(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
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
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…
