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 Greenspace Coalitions: Building More Equitable Communities
This Peer Conversation will share the story of Cleveland's Parks and Greenspace Coalition (PGC): its origins in the 2021 Cleveland Mayoral Election, how it has…
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February , 2024
Equitable Access to Recreation Programs and Facilities
Learn how Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff use technology and data for more equitable use of recreation facilities and programs. Participants will hear…
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February , 2024
The Alphabet of Park Financing Tools: BIDs, CIDs, TIFs, TADs, SSDs, etc.
BIDs, CIDs, TIFs, TADs, SSDs. How do they work? What are some exemplary examples? How effective are they? Join this Peer Conversation to learn more about these…
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February , 2024
Journey to a Sustainability Program
In the face of climate change, green spaces are valuable resources for environmental protection, education, and resilience building. Join this Peer Conversatio…
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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
Aesthetic Biodiversity in a Changing Urban Environment
This Peer Conversation will focus on resilient landscapes that require minimal inputs but provide high-impact multifunctional plantings. Discussion leader…
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February , 2024
Finding Common Ground: How Parks Can Flip the Script on Polarization
What societal divisions can our parks help bridge? How can we use community engagement to help reduce polarization, loneliness, and prejudice? Discussion …
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February , 2024
Addressing Difficult Legacy Monuments in Parks
How can we effectively involve the community and ensure cultural competence when addressing the social impacts of historical monuments? Discussion leaders will…
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February , 2024
Testing New Approaches to Climate Resilience in Parks
In this Innovation Round, hear about new approaches to addressing climate resilience in parks and urban green spaces. Speakers will highlight projects that tes…
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February , 2024
Parks and Climate Justice
This panel dialogue will discuss the role parks can play in addressing climate challenges and promoting community resilience in the context of environmental ju…
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February , 2024
Running While Black
Join endurance athlete, activist, and mental health advocate Alison Mariella Désir and City Parks Alliance Co-Chair Mitchell Silver (formerly planning director…
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February , 2024
Power Sharing with Community-based Organizations: Lessons from the P3 Cohort
People, Parks, and Power (P3) is the first national funding initiative in the U.S. to support power building by community-based organizations to reverse deep-s…
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February , 2024
Growing the Future Parks and Recreation Workforce
This Peer Conversation will focus on developing the diverse workforce needs and the next generation of leaders in parks and recreation. Discussion leaders will…
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February , 2024
Keys to Successful Partnerships for Parks Departments
Hear from two park agency leaders about how they are more strategically approaching and managing relationships with various external partners, including develo…
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February , 2024
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…
