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The Public Value of Urban Parks	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/The-Public-Value-of-Urban-Parks.aspx	The Public Value of Urban Parks	A brief report explores how urban parks can help in everything from creating jobs to supporting public health.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517		Report	<img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/the-public-value-of-urban-parks-B.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/The-Public-Value-of-Urban-Parks-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	6/21/2004 4:00:00 AM
Understanding Park Usership	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Understanding-Park-Usership.aspx	Understanding Park Usership	A brief report shows how urban parks can use survey research to improve their services.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517		Report	<img alt="Understanding Park Usership" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/understanding-park-usership-B.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="Understanding Park Usership" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/understanding-park-usership-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	6/21/2004 4:00:00 AM
Urban Parks as Partners in Youth Development	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Urban-Parks-As-Partners-in-Youth-Development.aspx	Urban Parks as Partners in Youth Development	A brief report examines the potential of urban parks to provide opportunities to young people.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517		Report	<img alt="Urban Parks as Partners in Youth Development" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Urban-Parks-As-Partners-in-Youth-Development-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="Urban Parks as Partners in Youth Development " src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/Urban-Parks-As-Partners-in-Youth-Development-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	6/21/2004 4:00:00 AM
Partnerships for Parks	https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Pages/Partnership-for-Parks.aspx	Partnerships for Parks	The Urban Institute looks at how public-private partnerships can help parks thrive despite budget constraints.	54092405-3ed7-43af-891b-ab77fa4f2517		Report	<img alt="Partnerships for Parks" src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/partnership-for-parks-b.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="Partnerships for Parks " src="/knowledge-center/PublishingImages/partnership-for-parks-a.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	4/1/1999 5:00:00 AM

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