Plus: Creating Parks and Public Spaces
December 9, 2020
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Winter Is Coming
Livability experts from 8 80 Cities (a public spaces nonprofit based in Toronto, Canada) share how local leaders can help people warmly and safely social distance outdoors during COVID-19.
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The Great Outdoors
AARP, 8 80 Cities and The Trust for Public Land teamed up (pre-pandemic) to create a free, step-by-step guide to developing fun, safe and healthy outdoor places. These examples and worksheets can help local leaders make their parks and public spaces friendly for people of all ages.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Tool Kit
— Local leaders will likely be tasked with implementing and communicating about immunization programs. Resources from the National Association of Counties can help communities plan for an equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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NACO.org
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Parks, Trees and Equity
— New research finds that increasing park acreage in low-income communities that lack a tree canopy and green spaces can help residents live longer.
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Parks & Recreation Magazine
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Supermarkets and Staying Healthy
— To combat the prevalence of food deserts, some healthcare systems are funding (and building) grocery stores.
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Next City
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