The City Parks Alliance, a national association that advocates for the creation, revitalization, and suitability of parks and green spaces to improve cities, recently released a report titled "A Smart Investment for America's Health" that details the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide.

 
The report focuses on the economic, environmental, and social benefits of investing in the infrastructure of parks. The case studies demonstrate how park infrastructure projects can create jobs, attract businesses and tourism, increase property values, and reduce stormwater runoff. They also show how parks can reduce the urban heat island effect and sequester carbon dioxide.

The report emphasizes that collaboration among multiple stakeholders is critical to the success of park infrastructure projects. Partnerships between government agencies, community organizations, and private sector partners are necessary to plan, fund, and implement park infrastructure projects that meet the needs of the community.

Overall, the report emphasizes that investing in parks is essential to building healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities. The case studies presented in the report demonstrate a range of successful park infrastructure projects and highlight best practices for planning, funding, and implementing park infrastructure projects. The report provides valuable insights for policymakers, city planners, community organizations, and other stakeholders who are interested in investing in parks to support the health, well-being, and sustainability of their communities.

Read the full report here: https://cityparksalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CPA-Parks.Infrastructure-Case-Study-Report.pdf