Parks are central to our communities. They are spaces where everyone can participate and spend time without any other requirements. The master planning process is incredibly important to ensure the creation of an […]

Parks are critical to community health. With so much of our country centered around the use of cars, there are fewer opportunities for Americans to get outside and walk. There are rising rates of obesity and […]

Support our new park by partnering with the town to raise funds for a new community space. Imagine yourself with your friends and loved ones in this space on a warm spring day.

A donation of $100 will be put to […]

Planning a park can be a long process. There are many stakeholders involved that must be identified and engaged in the process.

For the proposed community park, the first step involves identifying all invested […]

A focus group is a qualitative research tool used to have conversations with key stakeholders before making a decision that impacts a group of people. Stakeholders represent larger groups of people in a community […]

Linear parks are long running pieces of land. They are longer than they are wide, and they are generally along infrastructure such as waterways or rail lines or roads. Although they are located along […]

Parks are at the center of our communities. They are the only free space for residents to gather and enjoy nature. They serve a purpose for the natural environment, as well. Our parks are often the last remaining […]

Parks are often the only spaces where people of all backgrounds are able to commune, share space, and interact organically. There is no requirement of who can use a public park, and there is no entrance fee. […]

This space along Franklin Street on VCU’s campus is always a favorite part of my walk to class; it is slightly past the business of the compass, and its shady trees and historic homes provide a nice respite […]

Pocket parks are important open spaces. Here is a quick survey:

A park is whatever the user makes of it. This can mean a space for recreation, reflection, connecting with others, and even solitude. Some parks even include many aspects: cemeteries are spaces for reflection and […]

When thinking about a park that means a lot to me, the first space that comes to mind is not necessarily a “park” in the way I typically imagine but instead a farm with a public road. This gravel road divides the […]

Hi! My name is Gabby, I am excited to be taking this class, and sad / happy that it’s my last semester in the MURP program. I’m looking forward to learning more about public spaces, but I’m also excited to utilize […]