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Описание: In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with Martin Nembhard, Vice President of Park Operations at Waterloo Greenway Conservancy in Austin, Texas. 🌳

From his roots in Jamaica to leading transformative urban park projects in New York City, Miami, and Austin, Martin shares how parks serve as powerful connectors — healing divides, sparking creativity, and shaping the future of cities.

They dive into:
✔️ The story behind Waterloo Greenway’s 30-acre urban renewal project
✔️ The power of public-private partnerships in creating sustainable parks
✔️ How parks can bridge communities across social and economic divides
✔️ The evolving role of Parks & Rec in a tech-driven, AI-powered world
✔️ Why Austin’s vibrant culture makes it one of the most innovative Parks & Rec cities in America

Whether you’re a Parks & Rec professional, city planner, or community builder, this conversation is packed with inspiration and insights from one of the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro / Opening Remarks
02:00 – Reflecting on NRPA & Daily Parks and Rec’s Mission
08:52 – Capturing the Parks & Rec Message: Giving Back Through Storytelling
15:29 – “Parks and Rec Is Health” – The Essential Services Message
22:34 – Funding Challenges & Why Parks Deserve to Be Defended
29:19 – Inspiring the Next Generation: Why Parks and Rec Is a Career Path
37:19 – Building Community, Legacy, and Lifelong Impact
44:24 – Henry County, Georgia: A Model Parks & Rec Department
50:26 – Meet Martin Nembhard, VP of Park Operations at Waterloo Greenway
55:36 – The Waterloo Greenway Vision: Reconnecting Austin Through Green Space
01:01:20 – The Future of Parks, AI, and Human Connection
01:07:34 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

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