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“My work is about bringing nature to where the people are.”
JEN ISACOFF THE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR CITY PARK DEVELOPMENT KNOWS
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Trading spaces can be a handy approach to conservation when high property values make it difficult for communities to buy land outright. In December, one such swap became the final step in The Trust for Public Land’s long effort to restore full access to Colorado’s Wilson Peak. At 14,023 feet, the mountain is far from the tallest of the state’s beloved “Fourteeners,” but it’s among the most recognizable: the summit is visible from the world-famous ski slopes of Telluride — and, for that matter, on every can of Coors beer.
THE BEST PARKS ARE BUILT ON TRUST.
When did you get your start with The Trust for Public Land? I was practicing landscape architecture, but what appealed to me most about the profession wasn’t the design details—like whether pathways should be brick or slate—but working with communities to help them make those decisions. I was drawn to The Trust for Public Land’s focus on that engagement process, so in 2004 I began working on our park develop- ment projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
You recently took on a new leadership position as operations director for city park development. What does that entail? We know there are many benefits to being in nature, but not everyone has the transportation, funds, or time to really get outside. So my work is about bringing nature to where the people are. In urban areas we want everyone to have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk from home. My new role is to help staff nationwide create parks that provide the biggest possible impact for the local community.
22 · LAND&PEOPLE · SPRING/SUMMER 2016
nicholas lea bruno
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