The Urban Agenda in Action

The National Park Service has creatively infused the Urban Agenda's 3 principles into its urban park units, partnerships, and community assistance programs across the country.

Since the Urban Agenda's launch in 2015, a variety of stories, recommendations, resources and lessons learned have been developed to demonstrate the impact of the Urban Agenda and to inform this work going forward. These products are featured below.

Lessons, recommendations, resources

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  Urban Lights

  Stories from the Bay Area to Boston demonstrating the greater relevancy NPS staff & partner organizations achieved through the Urban Agenda

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  Community Assistance Program Directory

  This directory was created for NPS staff and community partners in order to more easily access NPS assistance programs and other resources.

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  Collaboration Handbook

  Tips & techniques for parks and programs looking to increase relevancy and collaboration

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  Model City Highlights

  Urban Fellows spent 2 years testing out new ways NPS could work with communities. These vignettes encompass stories, successes & challenges.

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  Community Liaison Position Description

  This position was developed based on the need for a more permanent position to bring groups together and serve as a convenor and liaison.

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  One NPS Workshops Summary

  Workshops were held for NPS park and program staff nationwide. This summary provides a closer look at workshop findings & applications.

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  Evaluation of the 3 Principles in Action

  This formal evaluation looks at the Urban Agenda’s impact in three model cities: Detroit, Tucson, and Boston.

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  NPS Connections

  These snapshot summaries map out the NPS footprint in major urban centers (internal NPS link)

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  From the Field

  Short descriptions of work being done to advance the principles of the Urban Agenda in national parks and programs across the country.