Category: <span>Articles and documents</span>

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Having a Management Plan Allows Ambitious Partnership Working to Flourish – Friends of Troopers Hill, Bristol

Having a Management Plan Allows Ambitious Partnership Working to Flourish – Friends of Troopers Hill, Bristol

This case study from Parks Community UK highlights how the Friends of Troopers Hill, a volunteer group in Bristol, successfully use a Management Plan to guide long-term stewardship and collaboration with the local government. Troopers Hill, designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1995, is a haven for wildlife and a cherished community space. Since...

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Smart Parks: A Toolkit

Smart Parks: A Toolkit

Smart Parks: A Toolkit by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation presents a groundbreaking framework for integrating technology into the management and design of urban parks. This guide explores how environmental, digital, and material innovations can transform public spaces into “SMART Parks” — places that enhance accessibility, safety, sustainability, and community well-being. The publication provides...

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Ecology for Health

Ecology for Health

Ecology for Health offers a science-based framework for designing urban environments that nurture both biodiversity and human well-being. Developed by the San Francisco Estuary Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the guide integrates ecological science, public health, and urban design to provide practical strategies for planning and managing greener, healthier cities. It...

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Managing Public Parks During Covid-19

Managing Public Parks During Covid-19

Managing Public Parks During Covid-19 is a comprehensive guidance document developed collaboratively by leading UK park and heritage organizations to support local authorities in navigating the challenges of maintaining public parks during the pandemic. The report presents a detailed framework linking the reopening of parks to the UK Government’s Covid-19 alert levels, offering practical strategies...

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Healthcare Data Innovation Council

Healthcare Data Innovation Council

Healthcare Data Innovation Council by STRATEJAI explores how healthcare leaders can collaborate to unlock the full potential of data in improving health outcomes and system efficiency. The report highlights the importance of responsible data governance, interoperability, and patient-centered innovation to transform decision-making and service delivery. It examines how data ecosystems—when managed with transparency, equity, and...

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Stronger Voices: Get Your Story Into the Media

Stronger Voices: Get Your Story Into the Media

Stronger Voices: Get Your Story Into the Media by Media Trust is a hands-on guide for organizations and community groups seeking to amplify their messages and secure meaningful media coverage. Drawing from insights by journalists, communications trainers, and advocacy professionals, the guide offers a clear, step-by-step approach to crafting compelling stories, writing effective press releases,...

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Forum on Therapeutic Garden Design – 2nd Edition

Forum on Therapeutic Garden Design – 2nd Edition

Forum on Therapeutic Garden Design – 2nd Edition brings together the expertise of designers, health professionals, and researchers to explore how landscapes can actively support human healing and well-being. Published by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and The ASLA Fund, this edition builds upon years of interdisciplinary collaboration to define evidence-based principles for...

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