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Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity - the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. Since 1996, KABOOM! has partnered with kids and communities to create or transform 17,000+ playspaces and ensure that nearly 12 million kids have equitable access to the crucial benefits and opportunities that playspaces offer.
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Today’s new story: A Hidden Burden on Low-Income Communities That Philanthropy Can Help Fix Citations: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/a-hidden-burden-on-low-income-communities-that-philanthropy-can-help-fix About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality p...
Today’s new story: City of New Orleans Unveils “The Big Green Easy” Parks Plan Citations: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/38b69b7 About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especiall...
Today’s new story: Mankato and Mdewakanton Dakota Unite for Cultural Playground: Public Feedback Sought Citations: https://bnnbreaking.com/world/us/mankato-and-mdewakanton-dakota-unite-for-cultural-playground-public-feedback-sought About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the rea...
Today’s new story: St. Paul City Council passes $45.1 million in street, park improvements through new sales tax Citations: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-paul-city-council-funds-45-1-million-in-street-park-improvements-through-new-sales-tax/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playsp...
Today’s new story: NRPA Launches Sustainability in Practice Cohort Program Citations: https://www.nrpa.org/blog/nrpa-launches-sustainability-in-practice-cohort-program/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every ch...
Today’s new story: Pepsico’s Gatorade introduces ‘Turf Finder’ initiative Citations: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-pepsicos-gatorade-introduces-turf-finder-initiative-3410114/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to pla...
Today’s new story: Twice-Displaced Ukrainian Family Thrives in Bohuslav, Establishes Businesses and Kids' Playground BLOOM Charity mobilizes in crisis situations Citations: https://bnnbreaking.com/world/ukraine/twice-displaced-ukrainian-family-thrives-in-bohuslav-establishes-businesses-and-kids-playground https://bloomcharity.org/mobilizing-for-palestine/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by Jame...
Today’s new stories: Governor Sanders announces $4.34 million to support local recreation facilities Citations: https://www.kait8.com/2024/02/20/governor-sanders-announces-434-million-support-local-recreation-facilities/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that q...
Today’s new story: Dallas voters could weigh in on $1.25 billion bond package as soon as May Citations: https://www.keranews.org/news/2024-02-13/dallas-voters-could-weigh-in-on-1-25-billion-bond-package-as-soon-as-may About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that qual...
Today’s new stories: 1. Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report finds Citations: https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4456878-climate-change-is-making-it-more-dangerous-for-kids-to-play-outside-report-finds/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending...
Today’s new stories: 1. Gov. Pritzker, IDNR announce $54.9M in grants for 111 local park and recreation projects Citations: https://www.wandtv.com/news/gov-pritzker-idnr-announce-54-9m-in-grants-for-111-local-park-and-recreation-projects/article_90ba2614-bfa2-11ee-8619-abd6e5c95ad1.html About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national ...
Today’s new stories: 1. Temporary Lahaina school to receive world-class playground 2. At FDR Park’s new playground, designers say being a little scared is kind of the point Citations: https://mauinow.com/2024/02/09/temporary-lahaina-school-to-receive-world-class-playground/ https://www.inquirer.com/life/fdr-park-new-playground-swings-20240210.html About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Si...
Today’s new stories: 1. US cities’ outlook for 2024 2. To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won’t Cut It Citations: https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/smart-cities-trends-outlook-2024/706060/ https://www.philanthropy.com/article/to-help-grantees-win-infrastructure-dollars-business-as-usual-wont-cut-it About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. ...
Today’s new stories: 1. Six-Year CUNY Study on Community Parks Initiative Finds Renovated Parks Can Uplift Neighborhoods 2. Marine science-themed playground with giant climbable fish opens in Hudson River Park 3. Lead found in soil at Trenton elementary school playground; students to be tested 4. State taking no further action on lead levels in Wappingers Falls playground 5. New Jersey Establishes Nonprofit Parks and Open Space Foundation Citations: https://thecitylife.org/2024/01/25/six-ye...
Today’s new stories: 1. Lincoln to upgrade playgrounds using Land and Water Conservation Fund grant 2. Lilly Endowment commits $80 million for improvements to Indianapolis parks 3. Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $20.6 Million in Local Park Grants 4. 6 new parks coming to Denver neighborhoods 5. KABOOM! Senior Advisor Isaac Castillo discusses our Playspace Inequity Prioritization Index with public radio in Michigan Citations: https://www.1011now.com/2024/01/23/seven-lincoln-playg...
Today’s new story: 1. Joya Playground lights up Farmers Branch, TX Citations: https://kkyr.com/amazing-glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in-texas/ https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in-farmers-branch/3440389/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequi...
Today’s new stories: 1. Punk Kid Sets up Sharpie Tattoo Shop in Playground Tunnel Citations: https://thehardtimes.net/culture/punk-kid-sets-up-sharpie-tattoo-shop-in-playground-tunnel/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Siegal and Jen DeMelo. About KABOOM! KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not avail...
Today’s new stories: 1. Stockton, CA residents demand more places to play 2. Parents and librarians debate the value of playgrounds at libraries 3. 77 schools in Dakshina Kannada lack playgrounds 4. Start-ups form the Decarbonized Cement and Concrete Alliance (DC2) Citations: https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/01/15/stockton-moves-forward-with-inclusive-playground/72196924007/ https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/parents-librarians-face-off-online-112600869.html https://time...
Today’s new stories: 1. Budget cuts in Massachusetts impact funding for local playspace projects 2. Cleveland parks and rec master-planning process reveals need for prioritizing maintenance 3. Concerns raised over environmental and public health effects of poured-in-place surfacing 4. New natural playground comes to Cambridge, NZ 5. Bangladesh Minister for Youth and Sports calls for more open playgrounds Citations: https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/westfield-library-childrens-mus...
Today’s new stories: 1. Illinois announces $28M for public recreation projects 2. Colorado continues to use lottery revenue to fund outdoor recreation 3. Teens caught on video vandalizing Tennessee playground 4. Stockton to replace playground in park that was the site of a fatal shooting Citations: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/680425756/28-million-awarded-for-local-park-and-recreational-facility-projects https://www.cpr.org/2024/01/08/colorado-lottery-funds-state-parks-wildlife-and-re...
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