Successful parks have always contributed to their surrounding communities, but they are also shaped, in turn, by local community groups, organizations, and zoning initiatives. What you will learn: In this workshop you will find examples of . . .

• Ways that urban parks contribute to a 21st century agenda for environmental and public health.
• “Neighborhood Effects,” i.e. land uses and trends in surrounding neighborhoods that impact parks; and
• Strategies used by various institutions (profit, non-profit and government) to cultivate or mitigate neighborhood effects.

From the NYMetro Environmental Committee: We hope the time-flexible format of these tours/lessons adds to your enjoyment as you visit these extraordinary urban parks. We would also like to invite you to join us for a reception on Monday evening, May 8, for the purposes of comparing notes and meeting the guest experts who narrated your podcasts.

GETTING STARTED

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