Funding for Wisconsin’s
Urban Greenspace Program
BACKGROUND
Though high-density housing is what generally defines an urban neighborhood,
the most attractive neighborhoods are those whose traditional design and
density are complemented by open spaces—parks, squares, gardens, and
natural areas—where people can walk their dogs and bring their children
to play.
DATA/TRENDS
Wisconsin’s Urban Greenspace Program is one of the state’s
Stewardship Local Assistance Programs which grants money to local government
to provide more parks and greenspace to urban areas. The first Stewardship
program existed from 1990 to 2000. In that time, 98 Urban Greenspace grants
were awarded totaling $7.5 million. From 2001 to 2010, the Urban Greenspace
Program has up to $1.6 million per year—or $16 million over ten years—allocated
to it by the Natural Resources Board. It is possible that Urban Greenspace
grants over the next decade will more than double those of the last decade.
We hope that the Natural Resources Board maintains its commitment to urban
greenspaces and keeps the current level of funding.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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