Swing Forward
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
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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 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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 KABO...
Today’s new stories:
Governor Sanders announces $4.34 million to support local recreation facilities
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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 story:
Dallas voters could weigh in on $1.25 billion bond package as soon as May
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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. Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report finds
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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. Gov. Pritzker, IDNR announce $54.9M in grants for 111 local park and recreation projects
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About Swing Forward
Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by ...
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!...
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/
About Swing Forward
Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgr...
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 Foundati...
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
Citati...
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.
Ab...
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.
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)
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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
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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
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