In this season finale, host Maria Burnett looks back on the people and parks that helped us grow. Through moments of reflection and inspiration, we hear how planners, designers, advocates, and leaders across the world are redefining what it means to care for urban nature.
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What to Think About When Designing Park Lighting with Gary Jacquard
Thoughtful park lighting design principles can improve safety, comfort and biodiversity. Learn how early planning transforms night-time public spaces.
The People, Projects and Parks Changing the World: WUP Awards 2025
What do the world’s most inspiring parks have in common? Behind every great green space are passionate people, designers, advocates, and communities who believe parks can change the way we live.
The Latest in Play and Parks in Istanbul: A Conversation with Dr Ahmet Cemil Tepe
In Podparks, Cecilia Vaca Jones shares how investing in children transforms cities, offering ideas for inclusive, playful, and people-centred urban life.
Designing Cities for Children: A Conversation with Cecilia Vaca Jones
In Podparks, Cecilia Vaca Jones shares how investing in children transforms cities, offering ideas for inclusive, playful, and people-centred urban life.
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),...
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.
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.
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?
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.









