Introducing NRPA’s Equity in Practice Program – October Bonus Episode
By Cort Jones | Posted on September 29, 2022
On the October bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we're joined by NRPA Vice President of Education and Chief Equity Officer Autumn Saxton-Ross and NRPA Director of Learning Philip Silva to discuss NRPA's new Equity in Practice initiative.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Parks and Rec — Episode 121
By Cort Jones | Posted on September 20, 2022
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we're joined by Edwin Rivera-Guzman, CPRP, to discuss Hispanic Heritage Month and how park and recreation professionals can celebrate in their communities.
White House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition: Parks and Recreation Day of Action Toolkit
By Asia Simms and Dan McCarthy | Posted on September 19, 2022
Here are some ideas on the types of events you could host to raise awareness and drive action in partnership with the White House Conference on Hunger, Health, and Nutrition.
On the Pulse of Innovation, Inclusion and Next Practices — Episode 120
By Cort Jones | Posted on September 13, 2022
On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we're talking with Neelay Bhatt, founder and CEO of Next Practice Partners — and this year's Best of the Best ceremony emcee — about innovation, inclusion and next practices in parks and recreation.
Data-Driven Effort to Advance Park Equity Expands
By Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP | Posted on September 12, 2022
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation's Parks Needs Assessment Plus contains data and analyses in support of expanding land conservation and restoration, transit to parks, and other strategies to meet regional and rural recreation needs, especially in the most vulnerable communities.
Making "Next Practice" a Reality
By Neelay Bhatt | Posted on September 7, 2022
Neelay Bhatt shares a recap of the differences between "Best Practices" and "Next Practices," as well as introduces his new endeavor, Next Practice Partners, which will help park and recreation agencies prepare for what's next through planning, training and technology services.
