This Land is Parkland

Open spaces, large and small, mostly in cities, but sometimes not. This land is parkland. Tweets and blog by @jaketobin

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

How Toronto’s transit-first #KingStreetPilot can also turn King Street into downtown’s front porch. https://t.co/rhTGj6fJw5

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

Cool new linear public space in Boston that threads through parking lots and under roadways shows how we can better connect difficult urban spaces to serve people. https://t.co/C2OxgXkCFM ht @CityParksAll

[The Bentway @thebentway]

Hey Toronto! We’re your newest public space underneath the Gardiner. We’re excited to finally announce the official opening of our skate trail: Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11 AM. Mark your calendars and embrace winter with us. Let the Skate Begin! ⛸❄️
#Toronto #Winter

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

Vancouver taking green roof to a new level! The relationship to the ground level & accessibility will be key. https://t.co/eRlItemhdR

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

The new park at Oakridge mall will be the first of its kind in Vancouver, located partially on the roof of Oakridge mall and partially at ground level. Your feedback will help shape this future park, take the short survey! https://t.co/GFgSoJYtpP #OakridgePark

[Ground Magazine @GroundMag]

We asked: What can’t people do in parks that people would like to do? We heard: prune trees, sell treats, host all-year farmers markets, take risks, avoid pizza-oven paperwork & more https://t.co/rbZPVTD8Wb @Park_People

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

How one athlete uses parks to push herself harder, via @Park_People https://t.co/QRi8KLRR6r

[Mitchell Silver @mitchell_silver]

Urban Parks Emerging Role as Transportation Infrastructure @CityParksAll #parks https://t.co/4ymC9zwnrL

[Park People / Ami·es des parcs @Park_People]

Science explains why green spaces are good for your brain via https://t.co/pAYNnUFtdJ @Hoppyguy22 #brainhealth @NatureSacred

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

One of the tips on being happier? Spend time in nature. https://t.co/ZKRns1KlpT

[Brooklyn Bridge Park @bbpnyc]

"The result is a cutting-edge park packed with public spaces for every interest, whether you want to play sports, grill up a meal or lay out on the grass and take in the stunning views of lower Manhattan." https://t.co/d60B2OoChz

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

Key is the right amenities and programming to bring people out. Design alone is not the solution. https://t.co/CSr5TxjCYn

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

Parks are not frivolous, not an “extra” in our cities. Across all age groups, greater access to parks is associated with reduced stress, reduced risk of depression, and greater mental health and well-being. https://t.co/mK56Tx9p1A

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

A park out of thin air in Montreal: a proposal to build a green space over a massive highway project. https://t.co/LHx2X8Y2FV

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

First #reconciliation planner position approved by #VanParkBoard. Rena Soutar assigned to park planning and research team and will consult with Squamish, @musqueam & @tsleilwaututh leaders & communities on Park Board initiatives, policies and programs. https://t.co/pcLviuB9vy

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

Vancouver park board hires reconciliation planner https://t.co/nEY5sECtTm

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

Toronto to build park celebrating indigenous culture https://t.co/h2aXPvrqTv

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

Toronto to reflect Indigenous history in parks and public places https://t.co/wIKjSechm3

[The Bentway @thebentway]

What will #TOcore mean for downtown parks and public spaces? @Park_People explores the issue & mentions The Bentway👇🌲https://t.co/UIvINogSv2

[This Land is Parkland @thisparkland]

The @citiesforpeople Public Life Protocol explained: a vocabulary and method for studying public life in cities. https://t.co/7rRbqjPzvE