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Economic Change and Park Policy

Political economy has long shaped park policy in the United States. Beginning in the late 19th century when the booming railroad business drove the designation of new National Parks to more recent shifts towards privately-funded public spaces, protected areas have always reflected the dominant economic ethos of an era. What can we learn about post World War II park-making by looking at the changing role of the state and the increasing mobility of capital during that time period?

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Some great twitter tips to consider when utilizing your social media accounts from the manager of the @landscapeobserv twitter account.

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Economic Change and Park Policy

Political economy has long shaped park policy in the United States. Beginning in the late 19th century when the booming railroad business drove the designation of new National Parks to more recent shifts towards privately-funded public spaces, protected areas have always reflected the dominant economic ethos of an era. What can we learn about post World War II park-making by looking at the changing role of the state and the increasing mobility of capital during that time period?

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Twitter Tips

Some great twitter tips to consider when utilizing your social media accounts from the manager of the @landscapeobserv twitter account.

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