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Strengthening Urban Parks Through Knowledge Sharing

Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park Lake Landscape
Atlanta, GA

Developed by the City Parks Alliance (CPA) and National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) partnership, the objectives of the Parks Practices Web site are to:

  • Highlight the experiences of city parks organizations from around the country — both our successes and failures.
  • Facilitate a sharing of lessons learned.
  • Provide opportunities for interaction among city park leaders and citizens.
  • Strengthen further interest in the role of parks as centers of our common heritage, a strong network of park supporters, and greater investment in revitalizing city parks across the country — resulting in healthier and more vibrant urban communities.




New case study!
PITTSBURGH “SAVES PARADISE AND TAKES DOWN A PARKING LOT”

For decades, Schenley Plaza had ceased to be the grand entrance to Pittsburgh’s flagship park and was something far less inviting: an asphalt parking lot. Today, Schenley Plaza makes its grand entrance as the city’s newest park. This transformation occurred via a lengthy process that succeeded only by bringing together stakeholders from the entire community. To learn more, click here.

Page Top Photo Credits:
Photo 1: Delaware Park, Buffalo, NY, Courtesy Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Photo 2: Central Park, NY, NY
Photo 3: Riverview Park, Pittsburgh, PA, Courtesy Chuck Mitchell
Photo 4: Louise Spencer School, Newark, NJ, Courtesy Eric Leshinsky, Trust for Public Land
 
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