Networking Event Archive

  • Seattle’s Parks in the National Spotlight at Greater & Greener

    Seattle’s Parks in the National Spotlight, Showcasing Parks as Critical Urban Infrastructure that Support Climate Resiliency, Equity, and Well-Being2024 Greate…

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  • Private Sector Roles in Creating More Equitable Park Systems

    Our plenary will feature a moderated panel dialogue about the roles of the private sector in building and sustaining more equitable park systems. Join us for a…

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  • Greater & Greener 2024 Media Policy

    City Parks Alliance welcomes members of the media to the Greater & Greener conference. The media guidelines below serve to establish a set of clear guideli…

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  • City Parks Research Lab Discussions

    Meet, discuss, and learn from a curated group of presenters sharing new research, tools, and practical guidance for parks practitioners at the City Parks Resea…

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  • City Parks Research Lab Discussions

    Meet, discuss, and learn from a curated group of presenters sharing new research, tools, and practical guidance for parks practitioners at the City Parks Resea…

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  • Greater & Greener 2024 Schedule of Events

    Greater & Greener is an exciting blend of indoor sessions and outdoor experiences that bring the power of parks to life. The highly curated agenda sets the…

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  • Welcome and Opening Remarks

    Join us for the official start of Greater & Greener, with a welcome from City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel and our host city of Seattl…

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  • Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award

    Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award$50K grant to support innovation in urban food systems and workforce de…

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  • Keynote

    Our keynote speakers will set the stage for Greater & Greener 2024 with a focus on the equity aspects of two timely topics: the roles of parks in advancing…

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  • Funding Your Way to Greater & Greener

    We are thrilled to welcome you to Greater & Greener 2024 in Seattle this June 21–25, 2024!City Parks Alliance seeks to offer the highest quality conference…

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  • The Future of Downtown Parks and Public Spaces

    In these increasingly disruptive and divisive times, many of our downtowns have lost their former vitality as people continue to work remotely more often than …

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  • How To Register a Group

    You asked, we listened! To make it easier for organizations to register multiple staff on one invoice, we now offer Group Registration.Group registration to Gr…

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  • The Seattle Story: Shifting from Capital Improvements to Maintenance and Asset Renewal

    In 2014, Seattle voters approved the creation of a Metropolitan Park District to provide a sustained and dedicated source of funding for park and recreation op…

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  • Greater & Greener Session Types

    Greater & Greener is the premiere conference focused on exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. The highly curated agenda of indoor l…

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  • Community-Led Amenities in Parks

    How can we ensure that community members have a chance to provide input for local park amenities, and how can park practitioners balance those needs with other…

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  • How to Leverage Visitor Count Data

    How can organizations use visitor count data to make informed decisions about their parks and improve their infrastructure?In this Peer Conversation, we will d…

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  • 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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  • Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center Wins Toro Urban Park Innovation Award 2022

    $50K grant to sustain collaborative youth-driven programs that support a circular economy City Parks Alliance and The Toro Company are pleased to announce…

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