Increasing Access to Nature in The Motor City — Episode 124

NRPA’s Resilient Park Access grant program supports the
advancement of community-driven, systems-level strategies for
equitable park access that improve the environmental resilience
and health of communities. The grant funding also provides
ongoing peer learning and coaching, professional development and
access to networks of like-minded park and recreation
professionals throughout the country.


On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, I’m joined by staff from
City of Detroit Parks and Recreation, which was one of seven
agencies that received this grant. To increase access to nature
and make it more equitably available to all, the City of Detroit
will identify and build pocket parks in high-need areas and
engage the community on programming and stewardship of the
project through workforce development.


I’m thrilled to welcome Jac Kyle, a manager I for nature
programming at City of Detroit Parks and Recreation, and Rachel
Felder, a naturalist for City of Detroit Parks and Recreation, to
learn more about the impactful work they are doing in their
community.


Tune in to learn more about how their work will help increase
equitable access to nature in Detroit. You’ll also learn:


What inequities exist in Detroit as far as access to nature

What types of programming will make Detroit neighborhoods
more equitable

How City of Detroit is collaborating with community-based
organizations and community leaders

How City of Detroit Parks and Recreation is navigating
challenges with existing policies and practices

What other agencies should consider when working to advance
equity in their own communities

Why this work is so gratifying for Jac and Rachel, and so
much more!



Related Links:


Detroit Parks and Recreation on Twitter

Detroit Parks and Recreation on Instagram

Detroit Parks and Recreation on Facebook

Detroit Outdoors on Twitter

Detroit Outdoors on Instagram

Detroit Outdoors on Facebook



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