Public/Private Partnerships
Case Studies
- Millennium Park
In 1852, portions of Chicago's Grant Park were swapped to the Illinois Central Railroad Company. These tracks in the park’s northwest corner remained an eyesore, dividing the Loop district from the waterfront until 1996, when the City fought to regain control of this land for development as Millennium Park.
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News & Events
- City Parks Alliance 2012 Webinar Series
From Pushcarts to Real Estate: Creating Opportunities for Earned Income
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February 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM EST
City park managers are increasingly looking to commercial activity to generate revenue for ... - Signature Park Survey Released
City Parks Alliance and HR&A Advisors surveyed 58 dedicated park stewardship organizations across North America to understand their role in park management and the opportunities they create for signature city ...
read more » - The Nation's Mayors Seek President's Continued Support for Land and Water Conservation Fund
Washington, DC - 50 mayors across the country urged President Obama this week to support federal funding of urban parks and green space as a strategy for creating jobs and ...
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