Thursday, March 10, 2016
JPB Foundation Supports Best Practices, Models for Green Infrastructure in Underserved Communities
Today, thought leaders from around the country are gathering to explore solutions to stormwater management through the use of green infrastructure that also benefits community members. The Great Urban Parks Campaign: Green Infrastructure in Underserved Communities convening in Atlanta, Georgia is a collaboration between the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Planning Association (APA). The event will bring together experts and thought-leaders to find and share best practices for using green infrastructure parks in underserved communities.
The convening will kick off the Great Urban Parks Campaign, a program aiming ultimately to increase and improve the use of green infrastructure in local parks — particularly those located in underserved communities — to improve stormwater management while creating places for people to recreate and connect with nature. Many parks are ideally suited for green infrastructure as they are often located in communities near floodplains or in other areas that can measurably contribute to stormwater management. . .