In Podparks, Cecilia Vaca Jones shares how investing in children transforms cities, offering ideas for inclusive, playful, and people-centred urban life.
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On the Ground: Regional Leaders Shaping the Future of Parks
On the Ground: Regional Leaders Shaping the Future of Parks What do parks look like across the globe, and how do local contexts shape global action? In this special panel episode, host Maria Burnett is joined by four World Urban Parks Regional Committee Chairs: Juan Carlos Acevedo (Latin America), Julia Watson (Africa), Carl McLean (Europe),...
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Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part II
In part two of our special 10-year anniversary celebration, host Maria Burnett is joined by three leaders shaping the future direction of World Urban Parks: Mark Bowater, Michael Boland, and Hannah Chapman-Carr.
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Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part I
As WUP celebrates its tenth birthday, we’re taking you behind the scenes to uncover the story of how a global parks movement was born, and where it might go next.
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The Park that Pays for Itself: Inside the Presidio’s Transformation with Michael Boland
What if a park wasn’t just a green space, but a catalyst for equity, biodiversity, and long-term resilience?
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Breaking Silos: How Professionals are Transforming Urban Green
In this episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett shares conversations recorded at the Green Days 2025 Congress and Expo in Jyväskylä, Finland.
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The City Above: Greener Cities from the Top Down
¿Y si la parte más verde de una ciudad fueran sus azoteas? Descubre cómo los techos verdes están transformando ciudades en este episodio de Podparks.
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More Than a Bench: Public Life, Beauty, and Belonging with Daniela Bertino
In this episode of Podparks, host Maria Burnett sits down with Daniela Bertino, international development lead for Agoramakers, for a lively, unfiltered conversation about public space, beauty, and belonging.
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Beyond the Green: Global Perspectives for Parks Week
Join us on a global journey exploring how parks shape healthier, more resilient, and more connected cities.
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Nature Doesn’t Need Us—But We Need Nature
Season 3 of PodParks continues with a powerful narrative-style episode exploring our complex relationship with nature—and how nature-based solutions can help cities meet today’s biggest challenges.
