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The On Common Ground Framework
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The Common Ground Framework

Parks and green spaces are our common ground. In a time when the United States—and, indeed, much of the world—feels increasingly polarized across political, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines, parks offer a much needed space for unification.

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Whether you want help closing the outdoor equity gap or planning a new park, need guidance about green infrastructure, or seek insights about the value of conserved lands, our experts are ready to work with you.

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  • ParkServe® Data

    We created the country’s most extensive database of local parks in nearly 14,000 cities, towns, and communities to measure equitable access to green space and identify priority areas that need more parks and trails.

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    ParkServe® Data
  • ParkScore® Index

    Our ParkScore index is the most comprehensive comparison of park systems across the U.S. Updated every year, ParkScore ranks 100 of the most populated cities in the country in five categories: equity, access, investment, amenities, and acreage.

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    ParkScore® Index
  • LandVote® Database

    Every year, dozens of state and local governments vote to raise public funds in support of land conservation. Our LandVote Database is the premier source of information about these measures, bringing together the most comprehensive history of conservation finance measures on ballots across the country.

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    LandVote® Database
  • Conservation Almanac

    Created to assess the impacts of conservation efforts, Conservation Almanac allows you to discover, analyze, and map the results of federal, state, and local funding for conservation since 1998.

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    Conservation Almanac
  • National Conservation Easement Database

    NCED gathers records from both land trusts and public agencies in a public-private partnership.

    This data helps organizations plan more strategically, identify opportunities for collaboration, advance public accountability, and raise awareness of what’s happening in conservation.

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    National Conservation Easement Database
  • Conservation Carbon Map

    This tool helps people make informed decisions about locations with high potential for protecting stored carbon and increasing carbon uptake.

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    Conservation Carbon Map
  • Each year, Trust for Public Land compiles data on parks across the nation’s 100 most populous cities, which represent about 20% of the U.S. population. This dataset aggregates park inventories – investment, acreage, and amenities – across all public and private organizations in each city, making it the most comprehensive dataset of its kind.

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