This 2023, Japan celebrates the 150th anniversary of “Dajō-kan Futatsu No.16 in 1873”, the government edict that decreed the establishment of public parks.
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To Make a Great Third Place, Get Out of the Way
For anyone working to create a great “third place” in their neighborhood, it is critical to remember that there will never be a time when the work is done.
Real-world communities are incredibly dynamic, ever-changing things.
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Greening our cities on behalf of our health with Tim Geyer
This week on Podparks, Alice interviews Tim Geyer, Deputy Chair of World Urban Parks.
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Ageing in place: Wellbeing and parks
Parks and open spaces provide important areas to promote health and wellbeing in older adults (OA).
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The rise of parks
This week on Podparks, Alice discusses the evolution of parks in the 20th century with guests Paul Rabbitts, Dr. Catharine Ward Thompson, Digby White, Christy Boylan and Jayne Miller.
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The Symbiotic City
On this occasion, we're inviting you to read the article "The symbiotic city" written by Marian Stuiver and posted on The IFME "International Federation of Municipal Engineering" Which provides interesting facts and thoughts about the benefit of merging nature with our way of living.
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Congress – Sustainable Places: People and Habitats
The next edition will be from October 22-26, 2023 the host city will be Adelaide, Australia, a Joint event with Parks & Leisure Australia and supported by Green Adelaide.
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Playful cities with Leticia Lozano
In this week’s episode of PodParks, Alice is joined by Leticia Lozano, play specialist and co-founder/director of MACIA studio.
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Urban Living: Benefits of residing in a city
Urbanization is a phenomenon that impacts economies, societies, cultures, and the environment.
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In Memoriam – Dr. Kathy MacKinnon
Our colleagues at IUCN gave us the sad news that Kathy MacKinnon has passed away, her colleagues at her organization dedicated the following words to her.