- Los Angeles-Area Mountains Will Be Preserved As Urban Parkland
The Mercury News The 244-acre stretch of mountain, located 20 minutes from downtown LA, will be preserved as an urban park. The $25 million purchase is part of a state initiative to provide parkland for cities. (March 29)
- Prominent Supporters Work to Save Large Urban Park in Cambridge, Canada
The Cambridge Reporter Cruickston Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America, is threatened by a long-term transportation initiative that includes running two four-lane roads through it. (March 25)
- CA House Approves Study on Urban Park Along River
SGV Tribune The San Gabriel River Watershed Study Act could lead to creation of a national park along the river and its tributaries, and could be a national model for future urban parks. (March 20)
- New Park in Charlotte Should Integrate Historic Building
The Charlotte Observer Preservationists should pay attention to historic buildings and structures that are often overlooked by new park designs, says Observer editor. (March 15)
- King County, WA, Attempts to Save Its Parks With A Six-Year Levy
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter The proposed plan to rescue the county's park system from a $9 million deficit with a 5-cent property tax increase is being met with much criticism. (March 8)
- City Consults Residents on Plans to Bring More Green Space to Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Press Telegram The park-deprived city adopted the Open Space Element of the General Plan to preserve parks and raise the current ratio of 3.6 acres of open space per 1,000 residents to 8 acres. (March 8)
- New MA Department of Environmental Affairs Will Conserve Parks and Services
Saugus Advisor The newly appointed leader of the department aims to create a world class parks system for Massachusetts' residents, despite lay-offs. (March 6)
