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PodParks38. The Park that Pays for Itself: Inside the Presidio's Transformation with Michael BolandWhat if a park wasn’t just a green space, but a catalyst for equity, biodiversity, and long-term resilience?In this episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett sits down with Michael Boland, renowned landscape architect, strategic advisor, and former Chief Park Officer of the Presidio Trust in San Francisco. With over three decades of experience transforming one of the most innovative urban national parks in the world, Michael shares how clear vision, community leadership, and ecological values can shape the future of our cities.From childhood wonder to global advocacy, this episode explores the philosophy an...2025-07-0954 min
Mississippi Outdoors PodcastUrban Wildlife in Mississippi with Adam RohnkeIn this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt sits down with Adam Rohnke of Mississippi State University's Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center. Adam unpacks the surprisingly wild landscape of the Jackson metro area—from coyotes near downtown to invasive nutria rats in neighborhood parks. He explains the goals of the Jackson Urban Wildlife Project, a camera-based monitoring program tied to a national network, and shares how citizen scientists play a key role. The discussion covers research, public outreach, and the complex human emotions around geese, foxes, deer, and more, all within city limits. Hosted on Acast. Se...2025-06-2550 min
PodParks37. Breaking Silos: How Professionals are Transforming Urban GreenWhat happens when green infrastructure isn’t just a design project, but a shared mission across professions?In this episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett shares conversations recorded at the Green Days 2025 Congress and Expo in Jyväskylä, Finland. The event brought together professionals from planning, design, research, and industry who are all working to create greener cities through collaboration.From landscape ecology and soil networks to garden coaching and cross-industry standards, this episode highlights what becomes possible when we stop working in silos and start creating shared solutions.Highlights include:Soil as t...2025-06-2528 min
PodParks36. The Rule of Green: 3/30/300 with Cecil KonijnendijkThe 3-30-300 RuleStraight from the source: Maria Burnett sits down with Cecil Konijnendijk, the urban forester behind the world-famous 3-30-300 rule.Together, they unpack how this deceptively simple guideline — 3 trees in view, 30 percent canopy cover, and 300 meters to green space — can reshape urban planning, public health, and social equity.From city streets to forest roots, this is a global idea with deeply personal beginnings and a conversation that might just change how you see the world outside your window.Learn more or connect with Cecil nbsi.eu/3...2025-06-1027 min
PodParks35. The City Above: Greener Cities from the Top DownWhat if the greenest part of a city was its rooftops?In this episode of Podparks, Maria Burnett speaks with Oliver Hanna from ZinCo about how green roofs are transforming cities - from cooling buildings and managing stormwater to supporting biodiversity and urban life. Recorded at FutureScape in Riyadh, this is a grounded, global conversation for planners, designers, and anyone curious about greener futures.Mentioned Projects:High Line, NYCCopenHill, CopenhagenAl Shaheed Park, KuwaitStavros Niarchos Centre, AthensConnect with Oliver and ZinCo:Oliver Hanna – LinkedInZinCo – LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook2025-05-2740 min
PodParks34. More Than a Bench: Public Life, Beauty, and Belonging with Daniela BertinoWhat if a bench was more than just a bench?In this episode of Podparks, host Maria Burnett sits down with Daniela Bertino, international development lead for Agoramakers, for a lively, unfiltered conversation about public space, beauty, and belonging. From benches turned skateparks to lighting that shapes how we feel in a city, Daniela shares stories and reflections from a career spent helping cities design for people.Recorded in the Middle East with laughter, background ambience, and spontaneity intact, this episode explores how design can foster dignity, inclusion and joy. Beauty in public space is...2025-05-1354 min
PodParks33. Beyond the Green: Global Perspectives for Parks WeekThis week, we celebrate World Parks Week with a very special narrative-style episode! 🌍🎧Join us on a global journey exploring how parks shape healthier, more resilient, and more connected cities.You'll hear reflections from inspiring voices around the world, including:🌳 Carl McClean on parks as instruments of global equity🌳 Dorothea Sulzbacher on the essential link between parks and mental well-being🌳 Gabino Carballo on parks as cultural memory and public commons🌳 Kevin Halpenny on the power of community-led green spaces🌳 Yasemin Duygu Bolat on green infrastructure as a tool for social...2025-04-2927 min
Big Daily BlendWhy Communities Need Urban ParksIn this special Earth Day episode of the Big Blend Radio, we’re joined by Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, to dive into the growing lifestyle trend of “backyarding” – the shift of indoor activities like dining, working, exercising, and entertaining to our outdoor spaces.
Kris shares how this powerful movement is encouraging communities across the country to invest in urban parks, public green spaces, and sustainable outdoor living areas. With over 15 years of advocacy, the TurfMutt Foundation continues to champion the health, environmental, and social benefits of getting outside and caring for our green spaces.2025-04-2340 min
Conversations for ChangeGreen Spaces, Healthy Places: The Impact of Urban Parks on Health and SustainabilityIn this episode, we delve into the world of urban parks and their significant role in promoting health, well-being, and sustainability. We'll explore how these green spaces contribute to cleaner air, improved mental health, and community cohesion, while also serving as a vital habitat for urban wildlife. Join us as we discuss the importance of urban parks, the challenges they face, and innovative solutions to make our cities greener and healthier.2025-04-2109 min
PodParks32. Nature Doesn’t Need Us—But We Need NatureSeason 3 of PodParks continues with a powerful narrative-style episode exploring our complex relationship with nature—and how nature-based solutions can help cities meet today’s biggest challenges.New host Maria Burnett, a parks strategist from Aotearoa New Zealand, brings us stories and reflections from three inspiring voices who are reshaping the way we think about urban nature:🌿 Cecil Konijnendijk, Co-Director of the Nature Based Solutions Institute🌱 Deborah Lambert, Co-Founder of Felix Landscape Architects🌳 Gabino Carballo, Project Coordinator at Natural Base SolutionsTogether, they reflect on the global momentum behind nature-based...2025-04-1528 min
PodParks31. A New Season, A New JourneyWelcome to a brand-new third season of PodParks! In this episode, we introduce our new host, Maria Burnett, and explore the exciting themes that will shape Season 3. From climate adaptation and inclusivity to Indigenous perspectives and youth engagement, this season promises fresh insights and meaningful conversations about the future of urban parks.We also take a moment to reflect on the journey of PodParks so far, revisiting key topics like mental health, urban rewilding, and green infrastructure. With Maria at the helm, we’ll bring fresh perspectives and deeper discussions on how parks can serve co...2025-04-0328 min
PodParksPodParks is Back!Exciting news! PodParks returns for its third season with a brand-new host, Maria Barnett, an open spaces planner from Aotearoa, New Zealand. As World Urban Parks celebrates its 10th anniversary, this season explores nature play, climate resilience, indigenous perspectives, and emerging park technologies, featuring global experts.New episodes launch this April—subscribe now and be the first to listen!2025-03-1901 min
PodParksA Sneak Peek into Season 3: The Beginning of a CelebrationWelcome to PodParks, the podcast from World Urban Parks for park enthusiasts and nature lovers! In this exclusive sneak peek of Season 3, meet our new host, Maria Barnett, joining us all the way from Aotearoa, New Zealand, where she works as an open spaces planner.This season, we’re celebrating World Urban Parks' 10th anniversary — a decade of connecting people with nature around the globe. Get ready for exciting conversations around crucial topics like nature play, climate resilience, indigenous perspectives, and cutting-edge tech that’s shaping the future of parks. We'll be speaking with parks managers, university profes...2025-03-1300 min
Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design#108: (WILD) Rewilding for Urban Flood ResilienceMy guests on this episode are Ian Russell and Jamie Kukadia from the watercourses team at London Borough of Enfield. We discuss:'Rewilding Enfield' - rewilding urban streets, parks and rivers.Nature-based flood resilience and sustainable drainage versus traditional engineering.Reintroducing beavers to London.The benefits of conservation livestock grazing in parks and green belt.Advice for others who want to take an urban rewilding approach.Learn more about the Enfield beaversLearn more about the conservation grazing projectThis is part 3 of the Urban Rewilding series.Listen...2025-03-1157 min
英语每日一听 | 每天少于5分钟第2573期:The benefits of pocket parksHow often do you go to the park? Is it part of your everyday life, or a trip that you plan? Many large urban parks are situated far from where people live, meaning they are a destination for planned visits rather than everyday life. For example, only 14% of the population of Los Angeles have a park within walking distance. Also, the distribution of such parks is often relatively unequal, meaning that they benefit some areas and groups of people much more than others. A number of studies have shown that it is often disadvantaged neighbourhoods that lack easy access...2025-02-1702 min
Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design#102: (WILD) Rewilding Urban Parks with Lost Species - Sean McCormack, Ealing Beaver ProjectThis episode is part of a 6-part series on Urban Rewilding. My guest is Sean McCormack, Chair of Ealing Wildlife Group. Sean led the reintroduction of harvest mice and beavers into urban parks in London, UK. In this episode we discuss: What is 'Urban rewilding' and why we should do it.What made these projects successful.Getting support from the community.What needs to change to make rewilding in cities mainstream.Previous episodes with Sean:#72: Sean McCormack - Rewilding Urban London (Part 1)#73: Sean McCormack - Rewilding Urban London (Part 2)More ab...2025-01-2756 min
PT Pro TalkEp 155 – Empowering Patients with Activator Poles with Diana Oliver💭”In a PT setting, you can use the poles for gait retraining, to restore movement and build muscle mass, and to improve balance.’’ - Diana Oliver
Our guest, Diana Oliver is a dynamic business professional with an extensive background in marketing, sales and fitness. She has a passion for promoting the many health benefits of Urban Poling, which stems from her personal experience. Diana combined Urban Poling with other positive lifestyle choices to regain a healthy weight and improve her cardiovascular health following two strenuous pregnancies. Her positive recovery has instilled a drive to help chan...2024-11-1248 min
Lake Superior PodcastS5 E13: Foraging - Rediscover and Reconnect With Nature - An Interview with Tim ClemensSince time began humans have been foragers. Survival depended on connecting to the natural world. Today, when most of our food comes from a grocery store or is eaten in a restaurant, that link has been lost. But not for Tim Clemens. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Tim, a professional forager and founder of Ironwood Foraging about how he’s helping people connect with nature; and not in the middle of the forest or farm country, but near his urban home of Minneapolis.Key Takeaways: ...2024-10-3033 min
Rickey Smiley Morning Show PodcastFULL SHOW | Phaedra Parks Eliminated from DWTS; Lizzo Cleans Up Comments about Detroit and Kamala Harris; Nene Leakes’ Son Recovers from Heart Transplant Surgery; and MOREIt is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show podcast. On this episode the RSMS crew discusses a variety of different topics. Dancing With the Stars viewers have broken the record for the most fan votes ever. Unfortunately, Phaedra Parks was voted off DWTS. Lizzo finds herself clearing up her comments that she made about VP Kamala Harris and the city of Detroit. Find out how Lizzo mistakenly disparaged VP Harris but she did try to clean it up afterwards. Also, Nene Leakes and her family are saying their prayers because her son made it through a successful h...2024-10-231h 04Rickey Smiley Morning Show PodcastRSMS Hour 1 | Phaedra Parks Eliminated from DWTSDancing With the Stars viewers have broken the record for the most fan votes ever. Unfortunately, Phaedra Parks was voted off DWTS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-2314 min
HortWeek PodcastHarnessing skills and knowledge to protect the UK's green spaces, with James Cairncross and Angela Lewis from the Midlands Parks ForumThis week's guests are James Cairncross and Angela Lewis from the Midlands Parks Forum which has its annual conference on the 17th of October at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. Highlights include keynote speaker Dr. William Bird, a GP who contributed to a select committee report on access to green space who will speak on health benefits of physical activity and green spaces."Other speakers include people from MHCLG, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Heritage Lottery Fund, and also some experience from out in the real world, such as Islington Borough Council" Angela e...2024-10-1125 min
Urban Wildlife PodcastUrban Life Rafts for Migrating BirdsBilly talked with author Scott Weidensaul about the wonders of bird migration and how urbanite humans can make their city habitats better for avian visitors. Topics include shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, outdoor cats, dogs, urban parks, window collisions, artificial light at … Continue reading →2024-05-0235 min
LuminoCity405: Urban Parks and Public SpacesHost Christine Malec leads the conversation with co-hosts JJ Hunt and Rebecca Singh. In this episode they take a deep dive into Urban Parks and Public Squares. They get into how they are different and how they are used. 2024-04-2345 min
Ideal Spaces Working GroupInterview with Professor Andy Jones: Urban ParksFlora Loughridge and Ulrich Gehmann are joined by Andy Jones, Professor in Public Health at UEA’s Norwich Medical School. Andy’s primary research focus is on the environmental influences on population health. His core work explores the manner by which characteristics of the social and physical environments act to influence the health of the population.
This interview focuses on Andy’s recently published co-authored study on Environmental Equity and Perceived Accessibility to Urban Parks in Osaka, Japan. This opens up a thought-provoking discussion on the history of parks, problems with accessibility and funding of urban parks, as well...2024-04-0333 min
レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article PodcastTiny urban parks provide Sydney residents with much-needed green spaceIn Sydney, tiny urban parks provide local residents with much-needed green space amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. These tiny inner-city parks are called “pocket parks” which are both great for the environment and the mental well-being of residents.
The City of Sydney says there are approximately 400 parks of various sizes, from pocket to parklands, within its urban area.
With dwellings encroaching more and more on nature, it can sometimes be hard for city residents to find a space where they can relax, have fun, or socialize outdoors. Pocket parks offer a solution to that issue.
“Essentially the real v...2024-01-0402 min
PodParksGet ready for season 3!Podparks is taking a break!As the year closes, we are taking a short hiatus to reimagine what we want season 3 to become. Become a part of this co-creation process by sending us an email at research@worldurbanparks.org with any comments or suggestions for our season. Don't stop exploring the parks world by listening to previous episode you might have missed, discovering new parks project and interacting with fellow park enthusiasts around you. Tune in to our social media platforms for updates on the podcast!This podcast is only one of the...2023-11-1501 min
PodParks30. Live at Joint International Congress 2023 with Professor Chris DanielsThis week on Podparks, we are recording live from Adelaide Australia, where we’re currently holding our Global Parks Congress in collaboration with Parks and Leisure Australia and Green Adelaide. We’ve had a great conference week with insightful conversations, technical tours and many reflections about the past, present and future of our communities and cities. 2023-10-2436 min
PodParks29. Transformative Citymaking with Jorge Perez JaramilloCan urban jungles transform to become sustainable, green and equitable cities? This week on Podparks, we explore transformative citymaking with Jorge Perez Jaramillo, Advisor to the government of Antioquia, from Medellin, Colombia. Medellin has been an example for urban metamorphosis, developing solutions for the city’s growing urban populations that integrate mobility, environmental protection and community engagement. 2023-10-1732 min
PodParks28. Green Flag AwardThis week on Podparks, we are exploring the growing niche of park awards and certifications, what they even mean, how they work, and what their implications are for parks pursuing them around the world. Park standards and certifications allow parks to maintain a certain level of quality and ensure that different aspects of park experiences are taken into account in strategic investments and management plans.2023-10-1030 min
PodParks27. People for parks, cities for parks, with Mayu FerrufinoWe have another podparks episode!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/How can we learn from other park professionals while we push to create greener, more habitable cities? This week on Podparks, we’re discussing collaborative park making, and park professionalizations and certificates with Mayu Ferrufino, Director of Cuscatlan Park Foundation, from San Salvador, El Salvador. Mayu has had lifelong positive experiences with parks, which led her to the Latin American parks world and to direct Parque Cuscatlán, one of E...2023-10-0323 min
PodParks26. Regenerating coastal environmentsWelcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/Have you ever thought about coastal environments as parks? When we think about public green, our mind sometimes goes directly towards a traditional, green park or urban forest, but beaches and wetlands and other forms of waterways are just as important. Today we are discussing coastal environments, why they’re incredibly important for our park systems and how park professionals from around the world are going about their management. We ar...2023-09-2621 min
PodParks25. Compassion made possible: Anupam YogWelcome back to another Podparks episode!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/How can we transform cities to become more human, more compassionate? In today’s episode of Podparks, we’re joining a conversation on urban transformation through culture, by revisiting a keynote speech from the World Urban Park Congress 2022 by Anupam Yog, founder of The Big Sit. If you want to read the complete notes for this episode check our blog section on our website. This podcast is o...2023-09-1929 min
PodParks24. Equity in Public Spaces: Data-Driven Insights with Mindy WattsWelcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/Do you know data science can help us create equitable parks systems? On today’s episode of Podparks, we get to discuss this intersection with Mindy Watts, Principal at Interface Studio, a planning and urban design firm based in Philadelphia that works towards more equitable park investments. Mindy shares her journey from art student to urban planner, emphasizing her desire to engage in socially impactful work. She highlights her career tr...2023-09-1221 min
PodParks23. Parks are the new roadsWelcome back!How would our cities change if we replaced most of our roads with parks? This week on Podparks, we are advocating for green networks, which are webs of parks and corridors and walkways that allow people to navigate the city through green public spaces.Green networks center non-motorized transport and human mobility to create alternative pedestrian routes that connect neighborhoods, parks and other open spaces without the need to follow a streetscape. This allows people to immerse themselves in parks on their daily commutes, receiving the physical and mental health benefits of green...2023-09-0534 min
PodParks22. Public spaces for everyone with Martin AndradeAnother Wednesday, another Podparks episode!How can public and private actors work together to create more equitable parks and green spaces? This week on podparks, we are discussing collaborations and equitable park building with Martin Andrade, Executive Director of Corporación Ciudades, a Chilean organization working hand in hand with key actors to create territorial wellbeing.If you want to read the complete notes for this episode check our blog section on our website, this podcast is only one of the many resources available inside the WUP member platform. Here's a sneak peek to the e...2023-08-2918 min
PodParks21. Mental health walksWhat is up with mental health walks? This week on Podparks, we’re uncovering the intricate relationships between parks and mental health, and learning how we can advocate for spaces that promote our wellbeing. We are joined by health professionals from around the world that are on a quest to create better environments for our physical and mental health.Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/ This podcast is only one of the many resources available inside the WU...2023-08-2232 min
The LandscapeHow urban parks improve public healthAaron and Kate are joined by I Ling Thompson, vice president of strategy and engagement at the Trust for Public Land, to discuss a new report from the Trust called the Power of Parks to Promote Health. The report looks at the myriad ways urban parks improve human and environmental health, as well as how […]
The post How urban parks improve public health appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.2023-08-2229 min
Park Leaders ShowTransforming Neglected Parks into Community Assets "The more interaction you have with nature, the healthier you are mentally and physically." - Dan Biederman Dan Biederman is an expert in urban redevelopment, who discovered a profound love for the outdoors at a young age. He dreamed of becoming a forest ranger, but lacked the scientific background. Instead, he found himself as a systems consultant in the heart of midtown Manhattan. A chance encounter with Bryant Park, a neglected public park in New York City, led him to his true calling; transforming neglected parks into community assets. His work showcases the potential for positive change...2023-08-2221 min
PodParks20. The Common Ground Framework ft. Trust for Public Land and Welcoming AmericaWe are back for another episode of Podparks!What happens when parks are transformed into community empowerers? This week on Podparks, we discuss this and more of parks’ crucial social role as reviewed in Trust for Public Land’s new groundbreaking report “The Common Ground Framework”. We are joined by Cary Simmons, Director of Community Strategies at Trust for Public Land as well as Daniel Valdez, Chief External Affairs Officer at Welcoming America.Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/If you...2023-08-1532 min
PodParks19. Parkitecture International Park Design Contest with Maria Zachariades and Luis RomahnThis week on Podparks, we are joined by Maria Zachariades and Luis Romahn to talk about Parkitecture, World Urban Park’s international park design contest.Maria and Luis share how the contest was created, with the goal to bring innovation and creativity to emerging cities across the world. As Maria explains, Parkitecture is bringing a community-center approach to design, working with citizens and local organizations from Culiacán, Mexico to analyze neighborhood and environmental needs of public spaces around the city. Participants from around the world are invited to participate by creating an open design brief for one...2023-08-0830 min
PodParks18. The power of treesWelcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/. This week on Podparks, we are analyzing the magic of trees, and why they have become so crucial in our lives. And as recent research suggests, trees are intricately connected to each other and to other organisms through mycorrhizal networks also known as the wood wide web. Throw a web of fungi that attach to tree roots, trees send water and nutrients to each other, as well as di...2023-08-0122 min
PodParks17. Symbiotic cities with Marian StuiverThis week on Podparks, we are joined by Marian Stuiver, social scientist and head of the Green Cities Program at Wageningen University. Marian shares her long trajectory in urban resilience, reflecting on the work that led her to publish her book titled The Symbiotic City, Voices of nature in urban transformations.The relationship between nature and humans is complex and intrinsically linked. Symbiotic cities recognize the four distinct values of nature and use them to center human development around nature, recognizing that we must adapt to the circumstances of our environment and not the other way around.2023-07-2530 min
PodParks16. Rewilding the CityPodparks is back for a second season!This week on Podparks, we’re building the case for urban rewilding, a process where cities around the world are reimagining themselves as active ecosystems with native wildlife in mind. Jonathan Cha, Senior Planning Advisor of Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal Canada, recounts the participatory process that transformed the park from an entertainment venue to a biodiversity hotspot with people and nature as a first priority.Allowing native species to reclaim land can help make our cities more resilient to the effects of climate change. It also prom...2023-07-1818 min
PodParks15. Where to next? Season 1 recap with Vitoria Martin**** We want your opinion! Tell us what you loved about season 1 of Podparks, where we can improve, and what you want to hear more of! Fill out the quick form at https://bit.ly/podparks Welcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/ ¡We are wrapping season 1! This week, we are joined by Vitoria Martin, Global Secretariat Coordinator of World Urban Parks and Producer of Podparks, to discuss everything we loved about th...2023-06-2740 min
PodParks14. Resilient Parks, resilient cities**** We want your opinion! Tell us what you loved about season 1 of Podparks, where we can improve, and what you want to hear more of! Fill out the quick form at https://bit.ly/podparks Hello once again!This week on Podparks, we explore the quest to create resilient parks and resilient cities with the help from park managers, designers and climate experts from around the world. Climate change is no longer in the future, and cities around the world are faced with the growing reality of hotter temperatures and unpredictable weather events that are r...2023-06-2027 min
PodParks13. National Urban Parks with Julia BreseeWelcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/ **** We want your opinion! Tell us what you loved about season 1 of Podparks, where we can improve, and what you want to hear more of! Fill out the quick form at https://bit.ly/podparks This week on Podparks, Alice is joined by Julia Bresee,manager of the new National Urban Parks program at Parks Canada. National Urban Parks are a new designation, new program and new p...2023-06-1324 min
NYC Parks Covid Oral History#6 Quarantine Ends and Parks Use BeginsBeach 17th Street Performance Space, Far Rockaway, Queens
On this show we follow up on the use of parks and open space during the pandemic. From former Commissioner Mitchell Silver calling parks “sanctuaries of sanity” to veteran Chief Phil Sparacio recalling the increased use of outdoor space, we walk listeners through the era when NYC Parks were the only show in town.
Our interviews on episode #6:
Former NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver;
Senior Outreach Coordinator for Partnerships for Parks Sara Baral;
Deputy Commissioner for Urban Park Service and Public Programs Margaret Nelson;
Deputy Chief of Operations for...2023-06-1318 min
PodParks12. Parks and HealthWelcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/. We’ve always known parks are good for us, but up until the past few decades, we haven’t known why. This week on Podparks, we hear from public health researchers from around the world to discuss the effects of parks on our health. The guests discuss how the aftermath of COVID has accelerated many developments in the world of parks and health, and what lessons can be learn...2023-06-0634 min
PodParks11. Taking your Professional Career to the Next Level, by Maarten LoeffenWelcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/. Listen to a segment of “Taking your Professional Career to the Next Level”, a panel discussion delivered by Maarten Loeffen at last year’s World Urban Parks Congress. Maarten is the CEO of Royal Association Stadswerk the Netherlands, an association for municipalities, companies and other park professionals in the Netherlands who are working together to create sustainable solutions in the physical environment. If you want to read the...2023-05-3019 min
PodParks10. The new ParkScore Report, with Linda Hwang and Bianca Shulaker from Trust for Public LandWelcome to a new episode of Podparks! Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/This week on Podparks, we are joined live by Linda Hwang and Bianca Shulaker of Trust of Public Land to discuss TPL’s exciting new ParkScore report released today.Trust for Public Land is a U.S.-based non-profit organization that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors. Through national advocacy and local partnerships, TPL builds and renovates parks and green sp...2023-05-2336 min
PodParks9. Cities for childrenWelcome to a new episode of Podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/ How would our cities change if we designed them with children in mind? This is the question we seek to answer on this week’s Podparks, with the help of Amanda O’Rourke, Executive Director at 8-80 Cities, Leticia Lozano, founder of MACIA Studio, and Jennifer De Melo, Senior Strategist of Organization Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Kaboom. Modern cities are designed around working men's...2023-05-1628 min
PodParks8. Joint International Congress 2023Hello Hello, we are here with a new episode of PodParks just for you!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/.In this special edition episode of Podparks, we are joined live by Luis Romahn, CEO of World Urban Parks, Brenton Grear, Director of Green Adelaide and John Senior, Chair of the Annual Conference Committee of Parks and Leisure Australia, to talk all about this year’s 2023 Joint International Congress Hosted By World Urban Parks And Parks And Leisure Australia, Su...2023-05-0936 min
PodParks7. A global perspective on parks with Jayne MillerWelcome back to another episode of Podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/This week on Podparks, Alice sits down with Jayne Miller, Chair of World Urban Parks. Jayne is committed to advancing equitable access to urban parks and green spaces, especially in underserved and emerging parts of the world. Through her work as a parks and recreation manager in different cities in the United States, she has led the development of equity investment strategies and policies for park systems...2023-05-0225 min
The Productive Parks 5-Minute PodcastEpisode #47: Linear Parks and Their MaintenanceLinear parks are growing in popularity in many urban areas. They offer a unique opportunity to transform old, unused infrastructure into spaces for recreation.
These parks do more than breathe new life into unused land. Linear parks also offer the community several social, economic, and environmental benefits.
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, we take a closer look at what is a linear park. Then we discuss how linear parks impact an agency, the community, and the environment.
Finally, we will touch on some maintenance considerations for this unique type...2023-04-2707 minThe Productive Parks 5-Minute PodcastEpisode #47: Linear Parks and Their MaintenanceLinear parks are growing in popularity in many urban areas. They offer a unique opportunity to transform old, unused infrastructure into spaces for recreation.
These parks do more than breathe new life into unused land. Linear parks also offer the community several social, economic, and environmental benefits.
In this episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, we take a closer look at what is a linear park. Then we discuss how linear parks impact an agency, the community, and the environment.
Finally, we will touch on some maintenance considerations for this unique type...2023-04-2707 min
PodParks6. Beyond the greenWelcome to a new episode of Podparks!This week on Podparks, Alice discusses the role of parks in today’s world with guests Mayu Ferrufino, AP Diaz, Tim Geyer, Marian Stuiver and Julia Bresee. Mayu Ferrufino, Director of Fundación Parque Cuscatlán, recalls her first experiences with the park system and how it led her to become a park professional. Parks have a bigger role than ever before, and their direct impact on the communities that surround them is growing every day. Mayu is echoed by AP Diaz, Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation, who o...2023-04-2520 min
PodParks5. Building Communities where all Life can Thrive: Dror BenshetritThank you for listening to a new episode of Podparks!In this episode you will listen to a segment of "Building Communities where All Life can Thrive", a keynote speech delivered by Dror Benshetrit at last year’s World Urban Parks Congress. Dror is the founder of StudioDror and Supernature Labs, the latter which focuses on the future of cities and the role of urbanism in the climate crisis. Dror has an award-winning career in product design, interiors, architecture, master planning, and city planning spanning over 20 years.He recognizes the tremendous amount of res...2023-04-1821 min
PodParks4. Greening our cities on behalf of our health with Tim GeyerNew Wednesday, New Podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/ This week on Podparks, Alice interviews Tim Geyer, Deputy Chair of World Urban Parks.Tim is an experienced Parks and Recreation Manager and has worked in parks and horticulture for over 40 years. His passion for creating green spaces for his communities is evident as he highlights the relationship between parks and health and wellbeing. He emphasizes the importance of scientific research to explore these connections and shares h...2023-04-1126 min
All Bodies Outside#37: Environmental Justice Issues Related to Urban Land Use with Dr. Lauren MullenbachThis episode's guest was Dr. Lauren Mullenbach who is a professor of geography and environmental sustainability at the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on environmental justice issues related to urban land use. Some of her recent published manuscripts are:
'Climate change adaptation plans: Inclusion of health, equity, and green space'
'An antiracist, anticolonial agenda for urban greening and conservation'
'Can urban parks bridge deep divides? Assessing the effects of inter-racial social interaction in parks and public spaces on trust'
'Cultivating social capital in diverse, low-income neighborhoods: The value of parks for parents with young children'
'Critical discourse...2023-04-0654 min
PodParks3. The rise of parksWelcome back to podparks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at https://worldurbanparks.org/blog/podparks/ This week on Podparks, Alice discusses the evolution of parks in the 20th century with guests Paul Rabbitts, author and park historian, and , Dr. Catharine Ward Thompson, Digby White, Christy Boylan and Jayne Miller. Paul highlights how the first and second world wars influenced park design by promoting physical activities and sports, but the rise of suburban life and individualistic principles, as Dr. Ward Thompson discusses, deprioritized p...2023-04-0423 min
PodParks2. Playful cities with Leticia LozanoHere's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at www.worldurbanparks.org In this week’s episode of PodParks, Alice is joined by Leticia Lozano, play specialist and co-founder/director of MACIA studio. Leticia is a trained architect who has worked on a variety of multidisciplinary projects focused on urban design and public space creation. Her interest in cities for play began during her work with the European Art Led Regeneration Project, where she led play-centered city transformations across various European cities. Following this, she headed the Playful City Ar...2023-03-2829 min
PodParks1. A park through the agesWelcome to the first episode of PodParks!Here's a sneak peek to the episode notes, you can access the complete notes and resources at www.worldurbanparks.org.Although they feel like they have been here forever, public parks are a rather modern invention. In this episode, Alice Landin takes us through the early history of parks and the struggles of control and power that have come with them. Throughout history, parks have undergone many changes. The earliest parks can be traced back to ancient Persia, where enclosed gardens were built alongside palaces and u...2023-03-2125 min
PodParksPodParks TrailerPodparks aims to bring parks to life. A podcast for parks professionals, parks enthusiasts, travelers, historians, conservationists, and anybody with an interest in learning about the green spaces they occupy and enjoy.This educational podcast will combine interviews and narrative-driven episodes to create compelling stories about parks, the people who create them and their role in the past, present and future of our communities.Tune in on Wednesday March 22nd!2023-03-1701 min
The Thanh ReportGone fishin’, why one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. offers easy access to fishingCity Park is among the 100 largest urban parks in the United States, and it’s often associated with many attractions and events like Celebration in the Oaks, the New Orleans Museum of Art and even beignets and café au laits. Fishing, though, is something that doesn’t always come to mind when City Park is mentioned, but it’s apparently home to the longest running freshwater fishing competition in the country. For one local fisherman, it’s one of the park’s best kept secrets. 2023-03-1017 min
Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design#59: Why cities need Transformational Adaptation and what it could mean for urban ecosystemsClimate change is causing local weather patterns and ecosystems to shift and transform. In order to thrive in this new climate era, we will need to transform our cities and urban ecosystems. This is called 'Transformational Adaptation'. My co-host today is Giulia Mori and in this episode we discuss:What is Transformational Adaptation and why we need itHow ecosystems are transforming due to climate change2 case studies of transformation and what we can learn from themSome thoughts on how we could reimagine urban parks for the futureKey Reference: Colloff, M.J...2022-12-1250 min
PT Pro Talk83- Site Selection & Owning vs Leasing your PT clinic with Winston Parks💭 “Most of the time, the real estate you purchased is now worth more than the actual business you have built over a 10-15 year period. Rather than just selling your practice, you sell your practice and the real estate and you have made more money. `` - Winston Parks
👉🏻Our guest is Winston Warren Parks. Winston received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville where he focused on Finance & Logistics. He received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Memphis with a focus on Finance. Winston is the President of Winston Warre...2022-10-0450 min
Conservation DiariesConservation Diaries: Olf Mouyaka, Advocating for Youth Programs, Volunteering, and Urban Parks
Meet Olf Mouyaka, a park guide at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, who has also worked at Lowell National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park. From a volunteer to a youth program participant to a seasonal and finally a full-time employee, learn more about Olf’s incredible journey to the National Park Service.
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Nicole: Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Conservation Diaries, a National Park Service podcast. I am your host, Nicole Segnini. In these new episodes we are highlighting current young National Park Service em...2022-08-1812 min
Future Charlotte: The PodcastTransforming University City from the quintessential suburb to a real urban centerOne of Charlotte's quintessential suburban communities has big plans to transform itself into a dense, walkable, mixed-use center. Greenways, sidewalks, protected bike lanes and transit would replace the car-choked expressways and huge parking lots that dominate the auto-centric area now.
We're not talking about Ballantyne or SouthPark. Leaders in University City — Charlotte's second-largest employment district and youngest neighborhood — are betting they can take a part of the city that developed in the heyday of the car and turn it into a walkable neighborhood.
Tobe Holmes, interim executive director of University City Partners, joins the Future Charlotte podcast to talk about how...2022-06-2932 min
The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg PetersonEric Andrews on Peace Tree Parks and Community; Engineering a Growing Community.Engineering a Growing Community.In This Podcast:In the second of five daily special episodes, we hear from Eric Andrews, who is using a forty-two-foot Growing Spaces growing dome to educate and inspire the members of his Detroit community. Eric’s excitement is contagious as he shares the incredible story behind the nonprofit he cofounded and tells us how the dome will contribute to its mission in a new way. He describes the buzz created in the community as the dome was being built and talks about the challenges encountered along the way, both frustrating and...2022-04-1235 min
The Urban Farm Podcast Private feed for MembersEric Andrews on Peace Tree Parks and Community; Engineering a Growing Community.Engineering a Growing Community.In This Podcast:In the second of five daily special episodes, we hear from Eric Andrews, who is using a forty-two-foot Growing Spaces growing dome to educate and inspire the members of his Detroit community. Eric’s excitement is contagious as he shares the incredible story behind the nonprofit he cofounded and tells us how the dome will contribute to its mission in a new way. He describes the buzz created in the community as the dome was being built and talks about the challenges encountered along the way, both frustrating and...2022-04-1236 min
Talking Beats with Daniel LelchukEp. 134: Parks of the 21st Century and Architectural History with Victoria Newhouse"A park is a green space that has many purposes. But beyond that, recent parks pay a lot of attention to environmental issues that are now extremely important in view of climate change."
Renowned architectural historian Victoria Newhouse joins the podcast. After her previous books that deal with some of the most important figures and buildings in 20th century architecture, she (and photographer Alex Pisha) is out with a book on the great urban parks of the 21st century. From Shanghai to Detroit, Brooklyn to Frankfurt, and everywhere in between, great new urban parks are being designed...2022-04-0537 min
Good News in ParksGood News in Parks 027 - Learning from Urban ParksEpisode 27 of Good News in Parks from PlayCore and GameTimeLearning from Urban ParksHosted by Jodie Adams and Anne-Marie SpencerPresented by GameTime and PlayCoreGuests:John Dargle, Commissioner of the Atlanta Parks and Recreations DepartmentMaria Nardi, Director of Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open SpacesJ Nicholas Williams, Director of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department2022-02-231h 13
Cryptid CluesEpisode 23: Underground Cryptid Highways and National ParksWelcome to the unexplored history and mystery of the Cryptid realm!Join Taylor and Reuben as they uncover and discuss this unknown world of species that borderline on what's real and what is impossible.In this 23rd episode, Taylor dive's into one of his favourite discussion topics - Underground tunnel networks and how they connect to National Parks and Cryptids!Check out our home base - CryptidClues.ca - for more information on us and our episodes, including access to our blog! Be sure to check out our Patreon home as well...2022-01-1124 min
Killing It with Kendall ParksThe Urban LegendJaguars fire Urban Meyer, the difference Meyers never learned about NFL and College, and much more.
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The Future CityEpisode 49: Gardens in Urban Evironments with Elizaveta FakirovaAre green gardens allowed, or encouraged on rooftops in most metropolitan areas? In a high-density low-parkland environment; are there really no spaces for greenery and plant-life? Elizaveta Fakirova says that parks, natures, and green spaces can be on walls, rooftops, inside, and designed into other creative areas. Ingenuity and policy can enable a city of smart gardens, and will hopefully increase as we have more free-time. Elizaveta is the 2020/21 German Chancellor Fellow with the Humboldt Foundation, where she is conducting a research-based project about green roof and facade policy implementation in Europe, aimed at transferring...2021-12-0417 min
The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & HiringRiderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #206 - DR. Kizzy Parks"𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬" - Kizzy Parks; President, GovCon Winners | Riderflex - Recruiting & Sourcing
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Once Upon A GeneLeading the World Gene Therapy Program for CTNNB1 With Fellow Rare Mama - Špela MiroševičONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 093Leading the World Gene Therapy Program for CTNNB1 With Fellow Rare Mama - Špela MiroševičŠpela Miroševič is a fellow CTNNB1 mama to a two year old named Urban. She's done a lot of work to start a foundation for our CTNNB1 gene and get in front of scientists and researchers to find a treatment for our kids.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSCan you tell me about Urban?Urban just turned 2 years old. He was bo...2021-07-2939 min
Podcast ParquesWorld Urban Parks - La importancia de pertenecerEstamos conectados, mucho más allá de lo que pensamos. Lo estamos no solo por las cosas que nos unen como especie, como cultura, como región, como países; La naturaleza, el agua, la biodiversidad y los ciclos naturales en nuestro planeta nos obligan a pensar de manera global.Como profesionales en parques urbanos y espacios públicos, debemos de pensar globalmente, debemos de pertenecer. Hoy vamos a hablar de la Organización Mundial de Parques Urbanos, una organización que surge de la fusión de otros esfuerzos comunitarios con mas de 40 años de trayectori...2021-07-0516 min
Austin ParksCastS1E2 Talking Trails: Urban Trails and Bikeways as Essential InfrastructureIn our second episode of Season 1, we’re Talking Trails. Specifically, you’ll hear about the planning, funding and management of Austin’s trail system as well as the physical and mental health benefits our urban trails provide.It’s no secret that Austinites love our city’s trails and greenbelts, but have you ever wondered how they came to be? Who takes care of them? This session has answers for you!This livestream session was our first of 2020, originally airing on April 23rd, but the history and structure of our trail system, and your voice in a...2021-02-1457 min
Public Lands PodcastFebruary 7, 2021: The Ecological Services of Urban Parks and GardensAlexandra Barret explores the ecological roles played by urban parks and gardens and interviews Dr. Greg Pratt in regard to the effects of poor air quality on parks and gardens. Photo used by permission from Mactan Urban Demonstration Farm.2021-02-0717 min
Urban Tech PodcastThe Calculus Behind Urban and Tech PoliticsPolitical strategist and venture capitalist https://tuskstrategies.com/team-member/bradley-tusk/ (Bradley Tusk) joins the Urban Tech Podcast to discuss how politics is increasingly changing our cities and tech.Here are some of the topics JT and Bradley discuss in the conversation: What qualities are needed for the next generation of local leaders
Bradley shares why he’s supporting and advising Andrew Yang’s NYC mayoral campaign
The conditions that founders, executives, and companies should consider when choosing a city to locate
How blockchain (not Bitcoin) could be the solution for America's election problems
Bradley and JT geek out on their mutu...2021-01-2152 min
That Park Life: a Theme Park PodcastThe Haunting of Disney Parks: Volume 1Reports of first-hand paranormal experiences, quick urban legends and other spooky sightings. And no, we're not just talking about Haunted Mansion! Join us for a special Halloween-time episode. Sorry if you get a cold chill or two!
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Let's Talk Parks Podcast: Stories of Purpose-Driven Parks and Recreation Professionals2.24 Cemeteries: It's all about the Living with Karl NesbittA cemetery is more than just a place for interments, it’s a place for history and place for ecology and a place for human wellbeing. In this episode, Marissa talks with Karl Nesbitt about how cemeteries over time are changing environments and memorialization can also be a place for recreation. The design of cemetery space is starting reflect the community of users, the people who live locally and how they may use or recreate within that space, this includes volunteer groups who run tours, walking tracks, native ecological friends of groups.Karl Nesbitt (Connect on...2020-10-2235 min
Spaces PodcastUrban ParksAndreia Teixeira, Project Director at SHoP Architects joins us to discuss urban parks, Santiago Metropolitan Park in Chile, and SHoP's East River Waterfront project, an industrial shoreline project in Lower Manhattan, New York that was converted into an urban park.
Show Music:
Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll
History - "Hardware Mayhem," by Marten Moses, "Where the River Takes You," by Leimoti, and "Woke," by SINY
Outro - "Still Trying," by Dylan Sitts
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Photo courtesy of SHoP ArchitectsMentioned in this episode:All AccessGabl CESAll Access2020-08-261h 10
The Royal Parks podcastEpisode 5: Prickly Business - The Urban HedgehogIn this episode, Bryony Cross, Volunteering and Programmes Manager for The Royal Parks takes us on a long journey through the night to learn about the urban hedgehog. One of many weird and wonderful mammals in the Royal Parks, we are home to the only breeding population found in central London. We learn about their history in the Royal Parks, talk about uncovering little hoglets, and uncover the role we can play in ensuring their survival for generations to come. Join us as we learn more about this prickly business.Learn more about getting involved...2020-08-1931 minLet's Talk Parks Podcast: Stories of Purpose-Driven Parks and Recreation Professionals2.8 Environmental Education and Minority Students: Unlocking the Latent Potential of Urban ParksStudies show that children retain more information and form a deeper connection to Nature when it is presented to them near their home as opposed to part of a field trip. In this episode, we sit down Attiyya Atkins of Broward Count Parks and Rec to discuss the latent potential of urban parks and how conducting environmental education programs right in children’s backyard can have a future impact on not just conservation but climate change and environmental justice. Connect with Attiyya on LinkedIn! In this episode you’ll learn: How even the most blighted park can be a source of pr...2020-07-2344 min
Transforming Our FuturesUrban Parks & Climate Change Action PlanningIn this Podcast interview we look at discussions between some voluntary Friends of Parks in the London Borough of Enfield to create a common approach towards climate change.
We will be interviewing Kim Lumley from the Friends of Broomfield Park - an attractive Park in the London Borough of Enfield about his ongoing discussions to collaborate with others to develop a strategy for Parks in the Borough.
Here we will focus on the potential benefits of Urban Parks and the Friends plan for Broomfield Park with the idea that collaborating with other Friends of parks...2020-05-0830 min
Urban Music ReportURBAN MUSIC REPORT : KEITH SHOCKLEEThis Episode : ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME PRODUCER KEITH SHOCKLEEKeith Shocklee or Wizard K-Jee, is an American hip hop producer and DJ. He was an original member of Public Enemy and The Bomb Squad. He has contributed his talent to several albums including It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet. Shocklee also co-produced the singles "Bring the Noise” and "Fight The Power," which were included on Rolling Stone's list of the “500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.Shocklee began his career DJing at v...2019-05-0743 min
Ehandelstrender98. Så bygger du ett e-handelscommunityE-commerce Park i Helsingborg har skapat en unik e-handelscommunity där e-handelsinkubatorn är hjärtat i verksamheten, som också innehåller ett kontorshotell för entreprenörer, logistik och e-handelsskola. I inkubator lär sig nya ambitiösa e-handlare av varandra under kunnig coachning av e-handelsveteraner.
Det krävs ett långsiktigt arbete för att verkligen skapa en lokal e-handelscommunity, men också ett generöst stöd från kommunen.
eHandelstrenders Urban Lindstedt träffar E-commerce Parks tre grundare Amelie Lidén, Karsten Deppert och Dan Nilsson på plats i Helsingborg i ett kul samtal som sträcker sig från motorcykelklubb...2019-03-0839 min
Urban Broadcast Collective58. An urban swimming pool for the Yarra_TMBTPIn this episode of This Must Be The Place Elizabeth speaks with Michael O’Neill, one of the volunteer organisers of the group “Yarra Pools”. Yarra Pools are a community-led proposal to reintroduce recreational swimming to the lower reaches of the Yarra. While swimming in the upper Yarra – Laughing Waters, Pound Bend, Warburton – is popular, swimming in the lower urban reaches is now not only rare but technically illegal (due to boating regulations). Not that, as is noted, many people are being held back by the letter of the law.
Swimming in the urban reaches of the Yarra dropped off steeply ab...2018-10-2033 min
FastCast+ Podcast - Disney Parks and MoreO51R: FCP REWIND! Disney Parks Myths and Urban LegendsFCP REWIND! We are replaying our MOST POPULAR episodes this summer and this one is one of our faves too! Join Michaela and special guest Matt Poppe as they discuss the many myths and urban legends of the Disney Parks. Which ones are true, and which ones will make their noses grow? Want to suggest […]2018-08-161h 28
Urban Broadcast Collective46. Parks And Cities CRIn New York, where anything’s possible, the privatisation of Manhattan's Central Park is even stranger than fiction.
I imagine that few people would choose to travel back in time to visit the run down and quite frankly often dangerous Central Park of 1970s Manhattan. But many people don't realise that a casual and relatively safe stroll through Central Park today has come at significant cost to the park’s maintenance workers.
"My dream is to have the park system privatised and run entirely for profit by corporations". Ron Swanson, fictional Parks Department Director, American Television sitcom Parks and Recreation.
We’r...2018-08-1223 min
City Road Podcast15. Parks and CitiesIn New York, where anything’s possible, the privatisation of Manhattan's Central Park is even stranger than fiction.
I imagine that few people would choose to travel back in time to visit the run down and quite frankly often dangerous Central Park of 1970s Manhattan. But many people don't realise that a casual and relatively safe stroll through Central Park today has come at significant cost to the park’s maintenance workers.
"My dream is to have the park system privatised and run entirely for profit by corporations". Ron Swanson, fictional Parks Department Director, American Television sitcom Parks and Recreation.
We’r...2018-06-1423 minFastCast+ Podcast - Disney Parks and More051: Disney Parks Myths and Urban LegendsJoin Michaela and special guest Matt Poppe as they discuss the many myths and urban legends of the Disney Parks. Which ones are true, and which ones will make their noses grow? Want to suggest a topic, or inquire about a vacation yourself? Email us at info@fastcastplus.com Find us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook!2017-08-181h 28Urban Wildlife PodcastYou Deserve HedgehogsHow do you bring biodiversity to urbanites? Guest host Joan Blaustein of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation joins us to talk about preserving urban parks biodiversity. We also listen to Dr. Nigel Reeve tell us about the effort to save the hedgehogs … Continue reading →2016-12-3048 min
National Park Service Oral HistoryEd Rizzotto: The Importance of Urban ParksIn 1988 Ed Rizzotto began working at Gateway National Recreation Area in New York City. During his seven years at Gateway helped him recognize the unique role that urban parks play in the National Park System and in people’s everyday lives.2016-08-2306 minPark Leaders ShowExploring Urban National Parks with Philip SelleckHave you noticed the National Park Service Find Your Park campaign? There is a park for everyone, is what the National Park Service wants you to know with the Find Your Park campaign. But don't assume parks are only wilderness or wooded parks. If that were the case, not everyone would find their park. Many people are finding their park in Washington D. C. in the form of monuments, historic sites, parkways, and even the White House. The National Park Service has a large presence in our nation's capital. Philip Selleck, Associate Region...2015-08-0433 minPark Leaders ShowConnecting People to Wild Places Through Local ParksWhen you think of City Parks, what comes to mind? I imagine you don't think of 29,000 acres and 5,000 individual properties in a single City Park System. That is how much property New York city Parks is responsible for. In an environment that makes me think of skyscrapers and concrete, NYC Parks account for 14% of the city. Managing that much property surrounded by so many people is no easy task. Sarah Aucoin, Director of Urban Rangers with NYC Parks Sarah Aucoin is the Director of Urban Rangers for NYC Parks. She...2014-12-3037 min
Extinctions in Near Time: Biodiversity Loss Since the PleistoceneUrban Makeover Advice by Yari GreaneyIt seems so innocent. Pretty houses with manicured lawns, several little parks with small grassy fields bordered by metal fences, a few house sparrows hopping around the picnic tables. We’d call it a beautiful town. Unfortunately, this perception of beauty is deadly (Rosenzweig).
Hi. My name is Yari and I’m here to provide some urban makeover tips that will help many different plants and animals. Usually when we think about saving wildlife, we think about rain forests and the wilderness, but lets not forget city wildlife. Of course, some animals – like rats, cockroaches, and pigeons – do great living with us...2011-12-1603 min
KGNU - How On EarthUrban Parks // Pythons and Heart DiseaseToday, November 1, we offer two features.
Central Park is also nature
Feature #1: Co-host Susan Moran interviews Jonathan Jarvis, director of the National Park Service, who discusses NPS’ quest to lure more people to urban parks, not just the iconic national parks such as Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. These “threshold” experiences can lead people to appreciate, and help preserve, nature, including national parks. He also speaks of the NPS’ efforts to save the most threatened national parks, especially the Everglades.
Listen to the extended version of the interview here.
Python, courtesy CU-Boulder
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