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Marketing

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

Most marketing efforts begin with understanding what park’s “customers” are looking for, assessing the competition, and comparing it with what the park has to offer.

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Chicago Greening Puts Nature in the City

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

Chicago’s Motto is “Urbs in Horto — City in a Garden.” This article from Conscious Choice tells why.

Chicago Greening Puts Nature in the City

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Gifts to Share

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

Sacramento, CA residents invest in their parks through this nonprofit program, donating money for gifts ranging from a shovel to trees, benches, or playground equipment.

Gifts to Share

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Friendly Tips from Dog Owners

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

FIDOS (Friends Interested in Dogs and Open Spaces) is a Colorado group with an extensive website – including a trails tip sheet for dog owners.

FIDOS

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Stone Soup: Mobilizing Hidden Assets for Park Revitalization

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
A fable illustrating the value of unearthing all community resources when money is scarce. From Steve Coleman of Washington Parks & People.
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Fundays In Houston’s Parks

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Parks and Recreation Director William Smith tells about the development of "Funday" events to draw kids and families to neighborhood parks throughout Houston.
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Community Policing and Change

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
William Bratton, former commisioner of the NYPD, discusses the impact of policing with the community, through partnership and empowerment.
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Cooking With Fire In Public Space

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Four excerpts from Jutta Mason's book on how campfires and a communal bake-oven dramatically changed a Toronto park.
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Partnerships for Parks: Lessons from the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Urban Parks Initiative

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A report analyzing partnerships between public agencies and nonprofits, which were formed as part of the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Urban Parks Initiative.

Partnerships for Parks

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Gulf Coast Trail Nurtured by Strong Marketing Program

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The Pinellas Trail was financed before construction was even approved, due to an astute marketing and promotional effort by its founders. An Urban Parks Institute Success Story.
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Louisville Olmsted Park Conservancy: Stronger Partnerships Aid Fundraising

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A Success Story from the Urban Parks Institute.
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Conducting a System-Wide Park Assessment

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Examples and strategies adapted from Portland Parks & Recreation's Parks Assessment Summary.
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