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Paying for Urban Parks Without Raising Taxes

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment

National parks expert Peter Harnik covers park financing, focusing on funding techniques beyond traditional tax allocations. A report from our partner, the Trust for Public Land.

Paying for Urban Parks Without Raising Taxes

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New Online Tools to Win Park Funding

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment

The investment of substantial public funding — typically through voter initiatives for a bond or a small dedicated tax — has fueled a nationwide movement to revitalize cities through the creation and restoration of parks, greenways and other outdoor space.

Now advocates seeking park and trail funding for their communities have a comprehensive new resource: [...]

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Local Parks, Local Financing: Increasing Public Investment in Parks and Open Space

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment

Another excellent report in TPL’s series on park funding. Consultant Kim Hopper discusses the financial tools communities use to create parks, protect open space, and support recreational facilities. Includes examples.

Financing Local Parks

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Funding Sources for Greenway Projects

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | 1 Comment
An array of opportunities from local, state and federal and private sources, courtesy of North Carolina's Apple Country Greenway Commission.
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Financing Parks: A Pay-As-You-Go Guide

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More options for paying for parks, from Building Together: Investing in Community Infrastructure.
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Rebuilding the Parks in Indianapolis

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Developing successful partnerships and a fiscal strategy that better tapped community resources were key ingredients to re-creating Indianapolis' Department of Parks and Recreation. Leon Younger details his work in these areas.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment

A prime news source for people involved in the philanthropic enterprise. The website offers a summarizations of the current print issue of The Chronicle, conference and workshop listings, job opportunities, and more.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Small-Grant Programs

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Here are some examples of small-grants programs around the country and information about how they work.
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Public Funding, Public Recognition

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David Fisher, Former Superintendent of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, believes that "if you can bring decision-making down to the community level, you will find that communities will decide in favor of parks and revitalization."
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Saving Your Piece of the Planet

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
A Citizens' Guide to the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program, published by our partner, Americans for Our Heritage and Recreation, and the Wilderness Society.
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