This land on the outskirts of Hartford, Connecticut, holds clues to a fascinating chapter in civil rights history.
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The Great American Outdoors Act is now law.
When climate change drove a beloved ski resort to shutter, locals took matters—and the mountain—into their own hands.
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The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
Our Equitable Communities Fund is energizing communities through parks and open space—and we need your help.
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The park access solution that's hiding in plain sight
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The Heat is On
With temperatures rising and quality parks too few and far between, communities of color face a dangerous disparity
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We have the most comprehensive data on park access for almost every city and town in the United States—and we’re using it to pinpoint the neighborhoods where parks are needed most.
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Waterfront trails powered Chattanooga’s revival—but some neighborhoods have yet to see the benefit.
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Energizing communities through parks and open space to drive active social change.
