Experts Online Archive: Sustainable neighborhoods: parks, gathering places, and public spaces
Date Published: 05/27/2009
Archived webcast from 05/20/09, an installment of the 2008-2009 State Policy Webcast Series, "Sustainable Communities, Smart Neighborhoods Latest Trends in Rebuilding Vibrant Places." This webcast examines strategies for developing parks and open, community spaces.
Description
The word is out! People want to live in places where they can re-create, find beauty, enjoy family activities, improve land use, and increase neighborhood quality of life. Connecting housing, jobs, amenities, schools, and parks and open space is a key part of revitalized communities. Learn more about how neighborhood leaders are identifying natural assets and creating new community spaces. National experts and local practitioners discuss strategies that involve citizens, local leaders, and local governments in successful models across the country.
Presenters
- Ben Welle - Trust for Public Land, Washington DC
- Beth Fetterley - Urban Ecology Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Beverly Smith - Director of Youth Development and Recreation for LISC
- Peter Harnik (Moderator) - Director of the Center for City Park Excellence at the Trust for Public Land, Washington DC
Archive:
This session was conducted using ReadyTalk and is available as streaming media on the ReadyTalk web site: View recording here
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Downloads:
> Presentation Packet (PDF, 5.8 MB)
Type: Archived Webcast - Experts Online