Where to next? Season 1 recap with Vitoria Martin
¡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 the first season of Podparks.
Why turning old city bridges into new urban parks is such a great idea
Post-pandemic, finding innovative ways to eke out accessible green spaces in the urban environment is more urgent than ever.
Spending time in nature may protect against the risk of dementia.
Spending time in nature, even as little as two hours a week, has been linked to several health benefits.
What makes a walkable city
If, during the 20th century, the aim in cities was to make space for private vehicles, one of the challenges of the 21st century is to correct that self-destructive trend. The proximity city, also known as a walkable city, emerged as an essential town-planning tool to improve residents’ quality of life and reduce their impact.
Park Foundation School
Park Foundation School gives park and recreation professionals the tools and resources needed to build community support and financial resources to enhance their parks and recreation services.
Beyond the green
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.
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.