Help Were Losing Our Parks 410

Help! We're Losing Our Parks! — Episode 030

By Cort Jones | Posted on December 21, 2018

Even though parks and open space are vital to every community, many parks are being converted to non-park uses. In some cases, the conversions of these parks are for other valuable public purposes, such as schools or roads, but the net effect is the same — the parks are lost.

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Reimagining the Civic Commons 410

Can We Transform Parks for Everyone?

By Carol Coletta | Posted on December 6, 2018

Investment in civic assets that creates social and economic change is urgently needed, and Value Capture in the Commons offers tools for parks leaders across the country to consider how the value from public asset investment can benefit us all.

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A Trail Runs Through It 410

A Trail Runs Through It!

By Melissa Chotiner | Posted on December 4, 2018

Montgomery Parks and Pepco breathe new life into unused open space under utility transmission lines to create trails in Maryland.

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Wellness Resolution 410

Jump-Start Your Wellness Resolution

By Daniel W. Hatcher, MPH | Posted on December 3, 2018

Holiday celebrations can make healthy choices less than easy, but here are eight ideas to help you get started on your wellness resolutions - BEFORE the new year!

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