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Congressional Briefing on Parks and Green Spaces Tomorrow

WHO: Eddie George, ASLA: Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL player and landscape architect

Dr. Susan Watcher: Professor, Wharton School of Econometrics

Dr. Joe Hughes: Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

Adolfo Carrion, Jr.: Director of White House Urban Affairs (invited)

Mayor J. Christian Bollwage: Elisabeth, N.J. (invited)

The briefing is sponsored by the Congressional Urban Caucus' Urban Parks Task Force, chaired by Congressman Chaka Fattah and co-chaired by Congressman Mike Turner. Bill H.R. 3734, the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act, is authored by Congressman Albio Sires. The panel discussion will be moderated by Barbara Tulipane, CAE, National Recreation and Park Association Chief Executive Officer.

WHAT: Research shows that developing green spaces in urban areas provides significant economic, social and environmental benefits to communities. Urban parks create jobs, protect property values and help small businesses grow, all while increasing the health and well-being of residents. Hosted by the Congressional Urban Caucus' Urban Parks Taskforce, this interactive forum will feature a diverse set of panelists covering the leading research and on-the-ground experience on the value of urban parks and on the legislation H.R. 3734, the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act, which would help communities build and rehabilitate more parks and green spaces.

WHEN: April 20, 2010; 2:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Longworth House Office Building; Room 1310

Members of the accredited press are invited to attend. Media inquiries can be directed to Sherry MacDonald, NRPA Director of Marketing, at (703) 858-2160 or smacdonald@nrpa.org.

The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of some 21,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA's flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrec-magazine.org.
Contact:
Sherry MacDonald, National Recreation and Park Association (703) 858-2160 or smacdonald@nrpa.org