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Benches

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Giving some thought to the design, placement, and location of this oft-used seating can greatly improve a public space.
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From A Foundation’s Perspective

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Susan Hirsch, Executive Director of the Miriam and Peter Haas Fund, explains a foundation's role in revitalizing parks and urban places.
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Playgrounds That Break the Mold

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Short descriptions of innovative playspaces from the U.S. and abroad.
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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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Doing It Wrong To Get It Right

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Urban critic and journalist Roberta Brandes Gratz on what's needed to truly revitalize our cities.
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What If We Just Threw Them A Party?

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
A look at a signature annual event in New Orleans, which raises money for a parks organization - and makes the most of in-kind donations.
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Trees, Urban Communities, and Domestic Violence

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
Two researchers at the University of Illinois find evidence that trees may reduce violence.
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Places for People

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | 1 Comment
Why do some parks flourish while others fail? M. Christine DeVita, President of the Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds, shows why community involvement is key. From Trust for Public Land's "Land and People" magazine.
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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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Greenways Fact Sheet

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

A helpful primer on greenways, including a list of resources on benefits (air quality, flood control, etc.), from the Trails & Greenways clearinghouse.

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Why Friends and Allies Are Important

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

Partnerships for Parks gives the rundown on the benefits of reaching out and making connections.

What Can Friends and Allies Offer?

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Ten Tactical Steps for National Media Coverage

By Project for Public Spaces on Jan 1, 2009 | Add Comment
This advice is directed toward Brooklyn's Prospect Park Alliance, but the tips and strategies are applicable to park groups at large. From Steve Coleman of Washington Parks & People.
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