- City Birds Prefer Rich Neighbors
Science Daily - A study of 15 small parks throughout Phoenix showed that neighborhood characteristics, including residents' income, seem to influence bird diversity. (August 12)
- Acting Park Chief Aims for Action
Baltimore Sun - A report on the challenges facing Kimberley Amprey - a 30-year-old newcomer to parks management - in her attempt to turn around Baltimore's Parks Department. (August 11)
- Union Square Renovation Provides Lessons for San Jose
San Jose Mercury News - Columnist Alan Hess outlines the lessons that San Jose can apply to its own "neglected gem," St. James Square. (August 11)
- City Parks Need Funding
Baltimore Sun - Think times are tough these days for corporate CEOs? Try being a big city parks chief. An op-ed by Peter Harnik. (August 25)
- Beijing Park Is Alive With Song
Christian Science Monitor - For Chinese, the park is a place to let down their hair and belt out tunes, from revolutionary songs to a Chinese rendition of "Home on the Range." (August 19)
- D.C.'s Tree Collection Remains Symbol of Pride and History
Boston Globe - Despite losing some 40 percent of the trees it had 30 years ago, the nation's capital remains full of tree lore. (August 20)
- What Happens When Public Trees "Block" Private Views?
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Officials get serious about this crime in Seattle, where wealthy homeowners have illegally cut dozens of park and greenway trees to improve their private views. (August 23)
- Trafalgar Square To Become Continental-style Piazza
Ananova - Plans include creating an outdoor cafe on the Square with a stairway leading to the National Gallery, and pedestrianizing the northern side of the square. (August 24)
- String of Pearls
Rocky Mountain News - After decades of neglect, Denver's riverfront sparkles with restored parklands. (August 17)
