Pittsburgh, PA - New Future for Agriculture

From the Pittsburgh Media Partnership:

Building on a foundation that was laid over two decades ago, Black farmers are reaching new communities across Pittsburgh through a collective effort to share knowledge and build infrastructure.

San Francisco, CA - New Flexibility for Public Spaces

San Francisco continues to move towards opening its streets and public spaces to facilitate micromobility for a broad range of residents. The city has entered the third phase of its slow streets program and has initiated a new Shared Spaces program for more flexible use of sidewalks, streets, and other public spaces.

Edmonton, Canada - Creating Options for Local, Healthy Food

Two projects under by in Edmonton are designed to address the increased need for gardening space and fresh food. The city has expanded the number of community gardens through the creation of pop-up community gardens and has converted five acres of land into a garden entitled City Farms to provide produce for Edmonton’s Food Bank.

Austin, TX - Healthy Streets and Conservation Corps

The City of Austin is moving forward with two responses to the pandemic. The first is the establishment of a new Conservation Corps to create new training and jobs in areas of trail creation and maintenance, tree planting and caretaking, restoration of native habitats, and management of invasive species. The city will also pursue, through a phased approach, a slow streets initiative entitled “Healthy Streets” that will facilitate safe, socially distanced walking, bicycling, and other outdoor exercise and active transportation on neighborhood streets.

San Francisco, CA: Find the Wild

Connecting residents to the city’s many beautiful parks, natural areas, and an astounding diversity of birds, rare and endangered species, and over 450 native plants. Providing links to public health orders and guidelines issued by state and local officials and helpful information and tips regarding staying safe and healthy while enjoying the outdoors in your neighborhood.

Austin, TX: ATX for ATX

Inviting residents to share their stories that highlight Central Texans' efforts to connect, unite, support, and keep one another safe while the local health authority and community fight the spread of COVID-19.

Edmonton: Allocating Roadways for Shared Use

The City of Edmonton has adjusted push buttons at pedestrian crossings and allocate some roadways for shared use to encourage physical distancing while Edmontonians are outside.

Capital Nature (Washington, DC)

Sharing tips and guidance for spending time outdoors safely while enjoying nature's benefits from Parks Rx.

Finding Nature: Staying connected to the natural world during COVID-19
The Children & Nature Network offers this resource to connect children and families to nature.

National Recreation and Park Association

Guidance for use and management of parks and trails for health and wellness during COVID-19

Outdoor Alliance: How to Get Outside (during a pandemic):

Offering guidelines and links to broad spectrum of recommendations from outdoor organizations and networks about how to get outside in the most responsible way possible.

SH/FT Health & Nature Webinar Series

With a focus on advancing the understanding of the public health benefits of time spent outside, the webinar series includes presentations addressing the impacts of COVID-19 and the opportunities presented by investment in nature as a health-care intervention strategy.

PS I Love You: Public Space & Well-Being

The City of Vancouver is reaching out to its residents for their stories about the public spaces and activities that are lifting your spirits and keeping you healthy during the pandemic.

Cities and COVID-19 Resource Library

PennURI has launched The Cities and Contagion: Lessons from COVID-19 Resource Library serves as a dynamic source for research on the implications and consequences of COVID-19 for cities.

Pandemic Toolkit for Government Action

PlaceMakers, LLC has prepared a helpful Pandemic Toolkit, from its larger facilitated crowd-sourced compendium, of the first 22 actions governments should take to get the economy restarted while protecting public health.