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Barton Springs and Creek: A Case Study

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
A case study about the successful efforts of a coalition of groups to preserve the "Soul of Austin" - Barton Springs - and its watershed.
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Cultivating Your Garden

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Lois Weisberg, Commissioner of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs, discusses the importance of having something going on - having something to celebrate - in urban parks, streets, and other public spaces.
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Lessons from 25 Years of OCA

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Parks directors, artists, politicians, developers, and others reflect on the broad and lasting accomplishments of Providence's Office of Cultural Affairs.
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What Role Can Programming Play in Creating Safer Parks?

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Diverse activities and groups of users go a long way toward enhancing perceptions of security in a park. From Toronto Parks & Recreation's Planning, Designing and Maintaining Safer Parks.
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Tool Library Makes It Easier to Volunteer in Parks

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Using a grant from Home Depot, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy has created an innovative program to help the public participate directly in park improvements.
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Planning Events

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

More than a dozen different guides covering all the ins and outs of events, from New York City’s Partnership for Parks. Some of the information is thus New York-specific, but in general, these tipsheets tell you everything you need to know.

Planning Successful Events

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Holiday Lights Cast Spotlight on Houston’s Hermann Park

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Houston's Holiday Lights in Hermann Park festival is a primer in how to use the winter season to your advantage.
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Bylaws and Other Helpful Documents

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

Nonprofit bylaws, management tools and a host of other helpful resources can be found at the Internet Nonprofit Center.

The Nonprofit FAQ

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Greenway Vision Saves River and Generates Investment

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | 1 Comment
An article from the Urban Parks institute chronicling how Denver civic and political leaders organized the reclamation of the South Platte River into a regional greenway system, spurring not only parkland and environmental benefits but also redevelopment of large tracts of industrial land downtown.
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The New York Council of Dog Owner Groups

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

Representing over 10,000 dog owners, NYCDOG is dedicated to improving communities by promoting the establishment and maintenance of humane off leash recreation opportunities, responsible dog ownership and respectful park stewardship.

The NYC Council of Dog Owner Groups

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Transforming a Park Group into an Organization

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Informal park groups that want to raise money or achieve longer-term goals need to formalize their structure. Partnerships for Parks shows how.
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Prospect Park Alliance Strategic Plan

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
After ten years, the Prospect Park Alliance developed a strategic plan to institutionalize its growing operation and make it a more effective, permanent and sustainable organization. This plan outlines the Alliance's goals for the future and the seven strategies devised to achieve those goals.
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