Communities of Practice

This series guides city practitioners and park advocates through the process of transforming underutilized lands into vibrant public spaces by building cross-sector partnerships. These sessions will explore strategies for identifying land opportunities, aligning around shared values, navigating land use complexities, and activating spaces with community-driven programming.

Session Topics

We offer sessions on Thursdays from 2-3PM ET every other month. For those in the committed series, the session is extended to 3:30PM ET.

• September 25, 2025 — Unlocking Spaces for Parks and Public Use 

• November 13, 2025 — Finding Gaps: Identifying Potential Parkland

• January 15, 2026 — Grounded in Community: Building a Shared Vision for the Space

• March 12, 2026 — Navigating Land Use: Policies, Partners, and Possibilities

• May 14, 2026 — Activating the Shared Space and Partnership

Register for Nov 13

Please contact us if you have any questions about this track.