Resource Library For Parks
The resource library includes key documents, reports and guides on the following:-
- Managing Parks
- Paying for Parks
- Natural Capital
- Providing Parks
Here you’ll find a collection of guides and resources on the management of parks.
Urban Green Nation Building the Evidence Base by Cabe Space
SMART Parks: A Toolkit UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Open Space Strategies Best Practice Guidance Cabe Space
How to Encourage Biodiversity in Urban Parks Cabe Space
Green Space Strategies A Good Practice Guide Cabe Space
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN PARKS Resource Guide NRPA
Green Flag Award Guidelines KBT
Creating Parks and Public Spaces for People of All Ages The Trust for Public Land
Green Space and Well Being a good practice guide for housing associations Linc Cymru
Natural Capital is becoming increasingly important as a method to place a value on the natural benefits that parks provide in terms of health, recreation, carbon capture, air quality and cooling. Here are some guides and reports on the subject and some of the accounts that have been prepared so far by councils and others.
Using Natural Capital in the Business Case for Parks EFTEC for TPA, PAG and MHCLG
UK natural capital ecosystem accounts for urban areas ONS
Summary Natural Capital Accounts for London Boroughs GLA
Principles of Natural Capital Accounting ONS
Natural Capital Overview Houses of Parliament
Natural Capital Committee State of Natural Capital Third Report
Natural Capital Account for London GLA
Natural Capital Account for LB of Barnet
National Capital Committee State of Natural Committee Sixth Report
Mayor of London Natural Capital Account for Green Space in London
Little book of natural capital accounting and finance
Greater Manchester Natural Capital Investment Plan
Birmingham CC Natural Capital Account
Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership Natural Capital Investment Planning
Establishing additional revenue streams as well as revenue from local tax payers is becoming essential to ensure the long term sustainability of parks. Here are some reports and research from the UK and abroad into the many different opportunities.
How to set up a parks foundation NESTA
Rethinking Parks New Business Models Nesta
Grow Green Approaches to Financing Nature Based Solutions in Cities
Financing the Future The Critical Role of Parks in Urban and Metropolitan Infrastructure NRPA
Equity and Parks Funding Urban Institute
Alternative Revenue Strategies for Parks New Yorkers for Parks
Charitable Giving to Parks and Green Spaces Leeds University
How parks are provided is changing. Places are trying different models to deliver their parks that seek to establish financial sustainability whilst addressing the key social and environmental goals of their communities. Here are some examples.
Parks Trust Newcastle City Council
There are different approaches to valuing the economic and social value of parks. Here are some examples of guides to do so and places that have undertaken a valuation on this basis.
The Value of Public Space Cabe Space
The Value of our Green Spaces The Land Trust
The Real Value of Park Assets Cabe Space
The Hidden Value of our Green Spaces The Land Trust
Revaluing Parks and Green Spaces Report Fields in Trust
Measuring the Economic Impact of Parks and Recreation Services NPRA