Explore the Impact of Parks and 10-Minute Walk Campaigns

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Discover the significance of parks through the ParkServe initiative, emphasizing the benefits of a 10-minute walk to a park. Learn about community involvement, nationwide statistics, and the importance of green spaces in urban environments for physical and mental well-being.

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A Walk to a Park: 10 Minutes or Less Ali Hiple March 24th, 2018 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference

ParkServe Website demo

How are communities using ParkServe? Plan for a proposed park Demographic information on an existing park

Nationwide ParkServe Stats 13,931 places across the country More than 80% of the US population Over 80% of low income households in the US Over 90% of people of color in the US

Massachusetts in ParkServe 234 places total 209 already mapped 25 more to be added in the Spring 4,693,768 MA residents will be mapped Or 69% of MA total pop

10 Minute Walk mayoral campaign Close to 200 mayors nationwide In Massachusetts: Boston, Brockton, New Bedford

Why are parks important? Cities continue to grow in population and density Boston Parks provide benefits to physical and mental health Serve as community gathering places Healthier, more enjoyable cities

Why a 10 minute walk? About mile is an easy walk Health Benefits even if you aren t using the park! Access for all Walkability = livability

10 MW surrounding Boston Boston 98%, Somerville 100%, Cambridge 98%, Brookline 97% Newton 85%, Belmont 87%

Pressures on Mass/Boston Climate change threats Flooding Heat waves Increasing density

Gateway Cities 15% of MA population Park access: 9% - Westfield 100% - Everett 74% - median access Parks and walkability as key components of making a place livable and desirable

Gateway Cities While Gateway Cities face stubborn social and economic challenges as a result, they retain many assets with unrealized potential. These include existing infrastructure and strong connections to transportation networks, museums, hospitals, universities and other major institutions, disproportionately young and underutilized workers, and perhaps above all, authentic urban fabric.Changing social and economic forces open up new opportunities for Gateway Cities to leverage these untapped assets. Demand for walkable neighborhoods is rising and the small entrepreneurial businesses that fuel job creation in today s economy are increasingly seeking out urban innovative environments. These trends position Gateway Cities to once again serve as engines driving growth in regional economies across the Commonwealth. -- MassINC