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.
Episodes
38 episodes
Swing Forward News -- 3/18/2024
Today’s new story:A Hidden Burden on Low-Income Communities That Philanthropy Can Help FixCitations:
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Swing Forward News -- 3/14/2024
Today’s new story:City of New Orleans Unveils “The Big Green Easy” Parks PlanCitations:https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/b...
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Swing Forward News -- 3/12/2024
Today’s new story:Mankato and Mdewakanton Dakota Unite for Cultural Playground: Public Feedback SoughtCitations:https://bnnbreaking.com/world/us/mankato-and-mdewakanton-dakota-unite-for-cultural-playground-public...
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Swing Forward News -- 3/11/2024
Today’s new story:St. Paul City Council passes $45.1 million in street, park improvements through new sales taxCitations:https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-paul-city-council-funds-45-1-million-in-street-pa...
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Swing Forward News -- 3/8/2024
Today’s new story:NRPA Launches Sustainability in Practice Cohort ProgramCitations:https://www.nrpa.org/blog/nrpa-launches-sustainability-in-practice-cohort-program/
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Swing Forward News -- 3/5/2024
Today’s new story:Pepsico’s Gatorade introduces ‘Turf Finder’ initiativeCitations:https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-pepsicos-gatorade-introduces-turf-finder-initiative-3410114/
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Swing Forward News -- 3/4/2024
Today’s new story:Twice-Displaced Ukrainian Family Thrives in Bohuslav, Establishes Businesses and Kids' PlaygroundBLOOM Charity mobilizes in crisis situationsCitations:https://bnnbreaking.com/world/ukrain...
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Swing Forward News -- 2/29/2024
Today’s new stories:Governor Sanders announces $4.34 million to support local recreation facilitiesCitations:
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Swing Forward News -- 2/28/2024
Today’s new story:Dallas voters could weigh in on $1.25 billion bond package as soon as MayCitations:
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Swing Forward News -- 2/27/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report findsCitations:
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Swing Forward News -- 2/26/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Gov. Pritzker, IDNR announce $54.9M in grants for 111 local park and recreation projectsCitations:
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Swing Forward News -- 2/12/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Temporary Lahaina school to receive world-class playground2. At FDR Park’s new playground, designers say being a little scared is kind of the pointCitations:
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Swing Forward News -- 2/8/2024
Today’s new stories:1. US cities’ outlook for 20242. To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won’t Cut ItCitations:
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Swing Forward News -- 2/7/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Six-Year CUNY Study on Community Parks Initiative Finds Renovated Parks Can Uplift Neighborhoods2. Marine science-themed playground with giant climbable fish opens in Hudson River Park3. Lead found in...
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Swing Forward News -- 2/1/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Lincoln to upgrade playgrounds using Land and Water Conservation Fund grant2. Lilly Endowment commits $80 million for improvements to Indianapolis parks3. Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $2...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/29/2024
Today’s new story:1. Joya Playground lights up Farmers Branch, TXCitations:https://kkyr.com/amazing-glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/23/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Punk Kid Sets up Sharpie Tattoo Shop in Playground TunnelCitations:https://thehardtimes.net/culture/p...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/22/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Stockton, CA residents demand more places to play2. Parents and librarians debate the value of playgrounds at libraries3. 77 schools in Dakshina Kannada lack playgrounds4. Start-ups form the Decarbonize...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/18/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Budget cuts in Massachusetts impact funding for local playspace projects2. Cleveland parks and rec master-planning process reveals need for prioritizing maintenance3. Concerns raised over environmental and pub...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/12/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Illinois announces $28M for public recreation projects2. Colorado continues to use lottery revenue to fund outdoor recreation3. Teens caught on video vandalizing Tennessee playground4. Stockton to replace ...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/9/2024
Today’s new stories:1. NRPA issues report on economic impact of parks and recreationCitations:https://www.nrpa.org/EconomicImpact/
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Swing Forward News -- 1/8/2024
Today’s new stories:1. NYS gets disaster fund to build new playgrounds and prepare park for next extreme weather event2. Ohio to convert 6 abandoned mines into recreation areas3. Milwaukee public schools converting asphalt schoolyar...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/4/2024
Today’s new stories:1. Napa resident complains about use of public art funds for playground2. Westfield, MA City Council rejects use of Community Preservation Act funds for elementary school playground3. NYC opens new park in East N...
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Swing Forward News -- 1/3/2024
Today’s new stories:1. California announces new grants for outdoor recreation spaces2. Baltimore uses $5M of ARPA funding for new playspaces3. Wind turbines being repurposed as playgroundsCitations:https://www.oakdalelead...
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Season 1 Recap with Lysa Ratliff
In this first season of Swing Forward, co-hosts James Siegal and Jen DeMelo of KABOOM! speak with leading playground manufacturers in the US and around the world about the playground industry and advancing playspace equity. In this episode, we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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