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The Trust for Public Land's books and reports explore strategies for conservation at every stage, from fundraising and planning to park design and stewardship.
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The Trust for Public Land conducted an economic analysis of the return on Ohio’s investment in land conservation through the Clean Ohio Fund and found that every $1 invested in land conservation returned $4 in natural goods and services to the Ohio economy. read more »
Through an annual survey, our Center for City Park Excellence maintains the nation's most complete database of park facts for large U.S. cities. read more »
Through an annual survey, the Center for City Park Excellence maintains the nation's most complete database of park facts for the largest 85 U.S. cities. read more »
Virginia Beach’s extensive network of parks has great value and is a major draw for tourists and residents alike. This report defines and measures seven major factors of the parks that are economically beneficial the city. read more »
This report by The Trust for Public Land explains how a conscious park, open space, and recreation strategy could help play a major role in New Brunswick’s ongoing revitalization efforts and help to further “brand” and sell the city as a great place to live, work, and visit. read more »
Through an annual survey, the Center for City Park Excellence maintains the nation's most complete database of park facts for the largest 85 U.S. cities. read more »
This report offers an assessment of community needs, the needs of supporting institutions, the state of the current infrastructure and recommendations on what is required to coordinate and strengthen existing capacities and build new support where it is needed. read more »
The new report from the Center for City Park Excellence, details more than 75 innovative features and programs—including 14 case studies—that maximize a park's ability to promote physical activity and improve mental health. read more »
A new TPL study of the park system of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, shows that the county's parks generate considerable economic value, both to the local government and to Mecklenburg County residents. read more »
Urban Green, Peter Harnik, Center for City Park Excellence, cities, City Parks, urban parks. read more »
