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I Like You A LATTE!

Have you ever wondered why amid online convenience, shoppers still insist on going in-person to Target and Starbucks? Well, the answer is probably a lot simpler than you'd think. Learn how our corporate experiences in two of the country's top corporations can help you create a "third place" environment that keeps your members and guests coming back every day.

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Intersectionality: What It Is and Why Does It Matter?

Many organizations have made good progress in improving the diversity of their workforce in recent years. But could understanding and embracing intersectionality help them enhance the experience of all employees? Intersectionality is the overlapping and intersection of such identities, recognizing the differences between and within them and the overall effect this can have on an individual’s experiences. It is vital that organizations not only promote diversity within their organization, but also understand how different people are affected and take the necessary action to mitigate adverse outcomes. Many still consider their diversity efforts by addressing distinct, singular attributes — such as gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality and disability. The reality is that many of the characteristics overlap and intersect.

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Leading the Revival of Lifeguarding Across the Country

The Youngstown Lifeguard Academy was founded on February 2, 2019, to address the need for lifeguards in Youngstown, Ohio, at its last remaining pool, the historic Northside Pool. The team recognized an opportunity to encourage the training of under-resourced youth as lifeguards that could reach beyond Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley by acting in partnership with former Youngstown Parks and Recreation Director Dawn Turnage. Together, they solved the local need for lifeguards, created an opportunity to place young people on a career path that will prepare them to become first responders or park and recreation professionals, and established an economic road map that will allow these young people to complete their college or vocational training by having the opportunity to work long-term for a local park and recreation agency while attending college or vocational training after high school.

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Leveraging Data to Inform the Design of Equitable Places

Historically, disenfranchised communities have been left out of parks planning, severely limiting their access to open space. The advancement of GIS data and tracking technology has paved the way to understand the intersection between human behavior and design. The Park Network Analysis Model maximizes this data by performing a nuanced gap analysis to understand a person’s preferred route to and from a park and their experience in between. The speaker will discuss the tool’s development and its value in comparing existing conditions with social behavior to inform equitable decision making. The session will explore applications of the tool to identify improvements, such as roadways, streetscapes and lighting, that increase pedestrian safety, and the potential of locating new parks based on demand. The speaker will emphasize analysis’ importance in better understanding underrepresented neighborhoods more deeply and advocating for improvements that promote accessibility and equitability.

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Magic of Media Partnerships: A Different Type of Sponsorship

Sponsorships go beyond cash and in-kind trades; the right type of partnership can bring value to events and programs that increase awareness, attendance, recognition and revenue. Aligning with media entities will stretch marketing dollars further and help reach new audiences. Learn what a media partnership is, how to connect with local media companies, and what type of assets to offer and request when forming a proposal.

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Maintaining Public Spaces with Contractors

Learn how the City of Fort Worth, Texas, improved contracted public space grounds maintenance during a three-year period. During this time, contractor retention increased, citizen complaints declined and contractors transitioned from paper work orders and maps to electronic work orders via a mobile app. A variety of strategies were utilized to help transition an unthriving program to a successful one, all while experiencing the pandemic, changing weather patterns, budget shortages, and staffing and technology challenges. Some strategies used to shepherd public space maintenance from “ugly to good” include creating a designated team of staff, holding public vendor training sessions, using flexible contracts, employing vendors new to government contracts, and utilizing data, GIS, contractor training and surveys. Future challenges and opportunities include intense development, increased population and/or litter, additional contracted services required, and establishing riparian buffers and green infrastructure.

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Marketing to the 55+ Population

The 55+ population continues to be one of the most overlooked, undervalued markets, and attracting them to your park and recreation fitness facilities is no exception. Social media presence, interactive blogs and digital communities are great to reach the Gen-Xers and millennials, but baby boomers — the 55+ demographic who often have more time and money and frequently have primary or underlying health issues — need to be engaged in ways that they are organic to their tastes, relevant to their preferences and cognizant of their age-specific fitness and wellness needs and goals. We will explore some of the pitfalls of relying on contemporary “digital” marketing to attract the 55+ members and discuss some of the options that better connect with, and are more easily understood by, this all-important target demographic.

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Not Your Father’s Softball: 5x5x5 Edition

In today’s fast-paced society, schedules change every week. However, 5x5x5 softball teams only need five players, but can hold up to 14 on a nightly roster. Players are not stuck in right field for the whole game with only two at bats. What’s more, players changes from outfield to infield in the same inning, and average more than four at bats per game. This session will break down the fundamentals of 5x5x5.

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Oakland Cemetery: Program Ideas to Die For

Historic cemetery might not scream innovative, equitable parks programming, but in historic Oakland Cemetery, Historic Oakland Foundation and City of Atlanta have developed a model of equitable, inclusive historical programming that can be replicated in any park. From walking tours to scavenger hunts, Halloween tours, and a Day of the Dead festival in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, Oakland Cemetery is elevating historically marginalized and/or neglected stories in both its preservation and interpretive programming to expand the reach and appeal of its programming and correct historical injustices. Attendees to this speed session will not only learn about a diverse range of programming that elevates diversity, inclusion and equity, but also will consider how these types of programs are replicable and scalable for parks and communities of all sizes.

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Parks Beyond the Buzzwords

Many cities across the nation are striving to create parks and programs that foster equity, diversity, access, resiliency, urban greening and health. Even though mayors and community leaders publicly support these priorities, elected officials can be reluctant to re-allocate funding to support new practices and meaningful changes. Find out what tools, techniques and policies are helping agencies find success and achieve the types of parks their communities need. From New York to Texas to California in the post-COVID-19 period, access and vulnerability analyses, design and development practices, sports equity dashboards, parks beyond borders, engagement campaigns, and funding requests reflect new insights to help park and recreation professionals garner support to move forward in implementing these important strategic goals.

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