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Creating Common Ground: The Value of Public Parks

July 16, 2025 · 30 min

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Find out how cities use park data to build greener, more connected neighborhoods.

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In this episode

  • What the ParkScore Index actually measures across 100 U.S. cities
  • How cities turn park data into real investment decisions
  • The link between green space access and civic belonging
  • Concrete ways parks drive equity and community engagement

About this episode

The Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore® Index each year ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities on factors such as park access, investment, and equity. In this sponsored episode, we explore how cities have turned their ParkScore data into action—investing in green spaces to spark civic engagement and foster a genuine sense of belonging.
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