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Every Drop: A Game Plan for a Healthy City

We will give an overview of the Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) Game Plan for a Healthy City guiding principle of “Every Drop,” which emphasizes responsible water use and describes the DPR Water Conservation Program successes and innovations in achieving these goals. We will start with the past program initiatives, including the Central Control buildout, Denver Water partnerships, and advanced water budgeting and consumption reports. We also will discuss present day innovative programs, such as our Drone Monitoring program, weather station network, water restructuring magnets, and our newly formed Lake Management Program. We will then discuss the future of the program, which will be creating DPR water manager positions once the Central Control buildout is complete and continuing our collaborative Recycled Water Advisory Committee, which studies the effects of re-use water on vegetation in urban parks. The future also holds advanced water budgeting that will account for water requirements for different landscape typologies.

CEU's: 0.04

$12.00
$17.00
Available for Immediate View

Funding Parks, Trails & Conservation Lands w/ Voter Approval

Seeking voter approval is a reliable way for cities and counties to fund their parks, trails and conservation lands. This panel will present several case studies of recent successful parks and land ballot measures. In some cases, outdoor recreation priorities were addressed at the same time as other capital needs, such as roads, libraries, fire stations and affordable housing. Participants will learn best practices for researching options, assessing political viability, writing ballot language and building privately funded community support. While each state has different laws for covering capital and operating costs with voter approval, across the United States, the long-term success of ballot measures for parks and land is nearly 80 percent. In 2022, voters authorized more than $8.7 billion for parks, trails and conservation lands. This panel will present different perspectives on the process from an elected county supervisor, a county manager, a former mayor and two nonprofit advocates.

CEU's: 0.1

$35.00
$50.00
Available for Immediate View

Getting on the Same Page With Disability Inclusion

This session will focus on practicing inclusive language and understanding the different types of program design that help to foster a disability-inclusive culture. We'll start by analyzing the term inclusion using person-first language, and replacing words to lose with words to live by producing language that is more empowering and positive. Next, we'll break down the different models on how programs can be offered: specialized, adaptive, integrated or authentic inclusion – and outline the core elements, benefits and challenges to each model. We will wrap up with a discussion on the wospecial and its impact on how people with disabilities are supported to be valued members of our community. Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will learn to evaluate the type of program being offered, as well as state the benefits and restrictions of each type and how always moving toward authentic inclusion is the ideal progress to achieve the least restrictive environment for program participants. 2. Participants will learn to utilize person-first language and other suggested disability inclusion interactions, giving them the tools and confidence to welcome, engage and support program participants with diverse abilities. 3. Participants will be able to identify at least three terms (relative to the disability community) that should no longer be used, and replace those terms with acceptable positive alternatives that create a respectful and inclusive environment.

CEU's: 0.1

$35.00
$50.00
Available for Immediate View

Getting the Most From Your Website's UX/UI

Your website is the hub of your online and marketing sales efforts. That said, it is of primary importance that all the critical design elements fit together to provide a rewarding and valuable user experience. However, regardless of how much change has taken place, a considerable part of your website's success hinges on one key thing: how users perceive it. In essence, UX/UI design enhances the satisfaction of users by improving the usability, accessibility and efficiency of user interactions on your website.

CEU's: 0.04

$12.00
$17.00
Available for Immediate View

Getting to Know NRPA’s Data and Mapping Resource Library

This speed session provides an overview of NRPA’s Data and Mapping Resource Library. The library houses a collection of relevant, publicly available databases and visualizations curated for park and recreation professionals and advocates. From the county level to your local neighborhood, these resources serve as a starting point for exploring data on a variety of topics — including demographics, health and wellness, environmental resiliency, and other key areas of interest for park and recreation professionals. In this session, you’ll learn how to navigate the library and explore at least one of the 50+ data resources. You’ll walk away inspired to explore how these data and mapping resources can give your agency quick access to actionable data to make informed decisions.

CEU's: 0.04

$12.00
$17.00
Available for Immediate View

Growing a Sustainable Urban Green Space

As trusted voices in the center of our community, land managers at Madison Square Park are working to define sustainable land management practices and engage community members in restoring and supporting urban wildlife. Madison Square Park Conservancy launched an ongoing effort to restore and maintain native habitats in our seven-acre green space by increasing the amount of native plants in the park, reducing the impact of our operations, and encouraging community members to make changes in their daily lives that will benefit the environment. This presentation will explain the strategies our team uses to work both internally and with the community to maintain a healthy park and reintroduce native species to the greater area. We will demonstrate the scalability of this work — proving, with the right information and guidance, any size green space or individual can get involved in restoration projects in a sustainable, affordable and meaningful way.

CEU's: 0.04

$12.00
$17.00
Available for Immediate View

Health Associated Economic Impact of Parks

Building from “The Health Benefits of Parks and Their Economic Impacts: Review of the Literature” and “A Framework for Assessing Equitable Health Outcomes of Parks: Guidance for Park Practitioners and Local Leaders,” the evidence on the contribution of parks and green spaces to the health and well-being of communities is clear. When parks and green spaces are equitable, so that community members — regardless of race, income, age or any other characteristic — have access to the space, the health benefits are magnified. Although there already is substantial research evidence on these topics, park professionals seek digestible and clear topline messages to package and share with decision-makers on resource allocation, future development and strategic investments.

CEU's: 0.1

$35.00
$50.00
Available for Immediate View

High Impact, Low Cost Skateparks

The Skatepark Project (TSP), formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation, believes every public skatepark is the result of a partnership between youth, government and local civic organizations. In spite of their sometimes rough edges, action sports constituents (skateboarding, BMX, wheelchair motocross, scootering, inline and quad skating) often prove to be incredible advocates for the things that are important to them, and the long process of skatepark development is transformative not just for the skateboarders, but also for the agencies and individuals who work with them. In this session, TSP staff will summarize public skatepark development best practices and answer questions specific to individual municipalities.

CEU's: 0.04

$12.00
$17.00
Available for Immediate View

How Can I Become a CPSI Instructor?

The purpose of this session is to educate current and future CPSI's about the requirements needed to become a CPSI Instructor. Even if you are not ready to be an instructor right now, stop by to learn the requirements and how you can make a difference in the lives of children around the world.

CEU's: 0.04

$12.00
$17.00
Available for Immediate View

How to Identify and End Play Space Inequity

Does your neighborhood have a high-quality playground? The answer could depend on a range of factors like race, income, and the presence of parks and open spaces. Identifying these patterns of who has access to high-quality spaces for play and who doesn’t is a critical first step in solving play space inequity. In this speed session, hear from the play experts at KABOOM! about the Playspace Inequity Prioritization Index (PIPI), a new methodology for estimating play space inequity — the systemic lack of access to quality spaces for play — in communities across the United States. We will describe the 21 factors involved in this methodology, look at examples from Baltimore and three regions of Colorado, and show how quality data is incorporated into the model. We also will discuss assessments of play space access in other jurisdictions and how attendees can get started.

CEU's: 0.04

$12.00
$17.00
Available for Immediate View