Houston’s bid for park equity
The city often ranks among the top ten most unequal metro areas in the US, but since 2012, it has been building one of the most extensive – and equitable – networks of parks and greenways in the country.
Community / Green space
Green space
With green space equity, it’s all about proximity and quality
Bigger parks are not necessarily better for public health, according to recent findings from Peak Urban. There's a strong case for focusing on smaller parks and gardens, especially those encouraging physical activity.
Rethinking coastal restoration
Rebuilding dunes with genetically distinct local beach grass can help mitigate the worsening effects of climate change.
Covid-19 is highlighting cities’ unequal access to green space
As coronavirus lockdowns ease, people are flooding back to parks – but not everyone has easy access to green space in their city.
