Category Archives: Parks

Hermosa Beach, CA: control to residents

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Davenport Institute

The City of Hermosa Beach, CA continues to get things done in hard times by looking to its most valuable resource: its residents. More »

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DIY Urbanism

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Davenport Institute

Tod Newcombe, editor of governing.com, looks at how, in an age of budget cuts and scaled-back city planning, everyday residents are taking responsibility for vacant and public spaces in their communities More »

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Pio Pico update

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Davenport Institute

A new video report on the CA Forward blog offers an update on the fundraising to keep Pio Pico State Park in San Bernardino open. More »

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Jack London State Historic Park

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Davenport Institute

A recent article from KCET describes the partnership that will keep Jack London park open at least 36 hours per week for at least 5 years beginning May 1 More »

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Whittier: Park Funding

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Davenport Institute

Residents of Whittier, CA are banding together to keep a local State Park open through a rather unorthodox means of funding. More »

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