Now more than ever, parks are a crucial aspect of building a sense of place, health, and climate change resiliance in urban neighborhoods. This webinar will highlight best practices and lessons learned in building community and place-making through art in urban parks. Atlanta-based artist Muhammad Suber (Artist InUs), Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture Analyst , Osaze Stigler, and Park Pride’s Director of Park Visioning, Andrew White will all share their unique experiences and tips on integrating art, community engagement, and park visioning and design.
Every month, Park Pride brings together community leaders and park advocates from throughout Atlanta for education, networking and strategy. Representatives from dozens of Friends of the Park Groups, park conservancies and the parks department visit a different park to learn more about the community efforts in that park, discuss current park and greenspace issues and … Continue Reading →
Looking to socialize with your fellow park advocates and discuss topics around parks, trails, and greenspaces? Join us with your favorite refreshments to chat, share stories, and build community from the safety of our homes. This first meeting, we invite you to share one of your earliest experiences with nature or the outdoors. Photos are … Continue Reading →
Atlanta is known as the “City in the Forest.” Our trees are iconic and fundamental for our city’s well-being and long-term sustainability. A large portion of our tree canopy with the greatest ecological value resides on the Southwest side of Atlanta so for that purpose, our discussion will focus on that area. Join us … Continue Reading →