Communities of Practice

Building on the 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Policy Framework, the Policy Incubator will collaborate with cities to workshop local policy challenges as it relates to:

1. 1. Institutionalizing park needs assessments and community engagement

   2. Leveraging public financing tools and explore land use policies

   3. Providing tools for multi-sector collaboration and political will-building

Program Overview

The Park Equity Policy Incubator is an opportunity to join a tight knit network of practitioners and advocates who are committed to adopting policies that drive equitable park access. From October 2024 to June 2025, the Incubator will provide a curated blend of:

1. 1. Virtual workshops (90 minutes) to enhance local capacity for impactful park policies, rooted in real-time data and policy insights from across the nation.

   2. Subject matter experts and case studies to strengthen your city’s approach to policy change.

   3. Peer support and networking to increase knowledge exchange, deepen collaboration, and foster community building for park advocates.

Session Topics

• 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Policy Framework — October 2, 2024

• Local Policy Challenges — December 4, 2024

• Community Engagement for Park Needs — February 5, 2025

• Levers for Funding and Land Use Policy — April 2, 2025

• Roadmap for Policy Change — June 4, 2025