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.
Swing Forward
Swing Forward News -- 2/1/2024
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-playgrounds-undergo-renovations-with-600000-grant/
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/lilly-endowment-commits-80-million-to
https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20240125c
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/denver-new-parks/73-4957f77f-3c66-4969-83a5-fa02587973c9
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, 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 critical benefits and opportunities that playspaces offer. In 2022, KABOOM! launched the 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity to accelerate its mission in 25 high-priority locations over five years. Learn more at kaboom.org or join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
