Benefits of Parks White Paper
This white paper outlines how desperate the need is for City Parks, especially in inner-city neighborhoods, and describes the social, environmental, economic, and health benefits of parks read more »
Economic & Health Benefits Publications
Colorado's Conservation Easement Tax Credit
Researchers in Colorado found that $595 million investment in conservation easements returned $3.51 billion in public benefits. A return of $6 for every $1 invested. read more »
Conservation: An Investment That Pays
Conservation: An Investment That Pays helps agency personnel and community conservationists make the case for conservation as a long-term economic investment. read more »
From Fitness Zones® to the Medical Mile
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 »
Nassau and Suffolk Counties Park Benefit Report
The Trust for Public Land's latest economic analysis concludes that Long Island parks and open space provide a $2.74 billion annual economic benefit to local governments and taxpayers. read more »
North Carolina Economic Benefits Report
In this 2011 report, TPL analyzed the past and likely future economic returns generated from Conservation Trust Fund land acquisition spending in North Carolina and found that every $1 invested returns $4 in economic value. read more »
The Economic Benefits of Land Conservation
The Economic Benefits of Land Conservation presents quantitative and authoritative research on the economic benefits of land conservation. read more »
The Health Benefits of Parks
The Health Benefits of Parks, healthy parks, healthy lifestyles, urban parks, parks for people read more »
