Advocating for Greenspace

A message from Park Pride’s Executive Director, Michael Halicki: Atlanta’s City Council Budget Briefing on parks a few weeks back was called to order with these words: “Next up, we have Parks and Recreation, the only department that has its own cheering section. Thanks for being here, Park Pride.” A cluster of attendees wearing “I … Continue Reading →

Eight Ways Parks Improve Your Health

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fujIjTedVfs?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] This video also works with the title “Eight Reasons to Support an Increased Budget for Parks!” Thank you, Trust for Public Land, for summarizing some of the benefits of parks so succinctly. For more great reading on this video and the research behind it, visit the Trust for Public Land’s blog and download … Continue Reading →