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Principles for Parks and Equitable Development

Resource Question(s): FOR ARTS & CULTURE, FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sector: Economic Development | Audience: Arts organizations, Elected Officials

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PRINCIPLES FOR PARKS AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT
There is a frustrating truth in the world of community development: new large-scale development, no matter how much it is designed to support the existing neighborhood, often displaces or alienates some longtime residents. This article breaks down how communities continue to push back and develop models for creating green space that does not come at the cost of community stability, and instead contributes to the health, well-being, and inclusivity of residents.