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Swing Forward

KABOOM!

38 episodes

8 months ago

Today’s new story: A Hidden Burden on Low-Income Communities That Philanthropy Can Help Fix Citations: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/a-hidden-burden-on-low-income-communities-that-philanthropy-can-help-fix 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 p...

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Today’s new story: A Hidden Burden on Low-Income Communities That Philanthropy Can Help Fix Citations: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/a-hidden-burden-on-low-income-communities-that-philanthropy-can-help-fix 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 p...

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Episodes (20/38)

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 3/18/2024

Today’s new story: A Hidden Burden on Low-Income Communities That Philanthropy Can Help Fix Citations: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/a-hidden-burden-on-low-income-communities-that-philanthropy-can-help-fix 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 p...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 3/14/2024

Today’s new story: City of New Orleans Unveils “The Big Green Easy” Parks Plan Citations: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/38b69b7 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, especiall...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 3/12/2024

Today’s new story: Mankato and Mdewakanton Dakota Unite for Cultural Playground: Public Feedback Sought Citations: https://bnnbreaking.com/world/us/mankato-and-mdewakanton-dakota-unite-for-cultural-playground-public-feedback-sought 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 rea...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

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 tax Citations: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-paul-city-council-funds-45-1-million-in-street-park-improvements-through-new-sales-tax/ 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 playsp...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 3/8/2024

Today’s new story: NRPA Launches Sustainability in Practice Cohort Program Citations: https://www.nrpa.org/blog/nrpa-launches-sustainability-in-practice-cohort-program/ 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 ch...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 3/5/2024

Today’s new story: Pepsico’s Gatorade introduces ‘Turf Finder’ initiative Citations: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-pepsicos-gatorade-introduces-turf-finder-initiative-3410114/ 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 pla...

1 year ago

2 minutes

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 3/4/2024

Today’s new story: Twice-Displaced Ukrainian Family Thrives in Bohuslav, Establishes Businesses and Kids' Playground BLOOM Charity mobilizes in crisis situations Citations: https://bnnbreaking.com/world/ukraine/twice-displaced-ukrainian-family-thrives-in-bohuslav-establishes-businesses-and-kids-playground https://bloomcharity.org/mobilizing-for-palestine/ About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by Jame...

1 year ago

2 minutes

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 2/29/2024

Today’s new stories: Governor Sanders announces $4.34 million to support local recreation facilities Citations: https://www.kait8.com/2024/02/20/governor-sanders-announces-434-million-support-local-recreation-facilities/ 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 q...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 2/28/2024

Today’s new story: Dallas voters could weigh in on $1.25 billion bond package as soon as May Citations: https://www.keranews.org/news/2024-02-13/dallas-voters-could-weigh-in-on-1-25-billion-bond-package-as-soon-as-may 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 qual...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 2/27/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report finds Citations: https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4456878-climate-change-is-making-it-more-dangerous-for-kids-to-play-outside-report-finds/ 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...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

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 projects Citations: https://www.wandtv.com/news/gov-pritzker-idnr-announce-54-9m-in-grants-for-111-local-park-and-recreation-projects/article_90ba2614-bfa2-11ee-8619-abd6e5c95ad1.html 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 ...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 2/12/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Temporary Lahaina school to receive world-class playground 2. At FDR Park’s new playground, designers say being a little scared is kind of the point Citations: https://mauinow.com/2024/02/09/temporary-lahaina-school-to-receive-world-class-playground/ https://www.inquirer.com/life/fdr-park-new-playground-swings-20240210.html About Swing Forward Swing Forward is a podcast series from KABOOM! on the future of playgrounds and playspace equity, co-hosted by James Si...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 2/8/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. US cities’ outlook for 2024 2. To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won’t Cut It Citations: https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/smart-cities-trends-outlook-2024/706060/ https://www.philanthropy.com/article/to-help-grantees-win-infrastructure-dollars-business-as-usual-wont-cut-it 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. ...

1 year ago

3 minutes

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 2/7/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Six-Year CUNY Study on Community Parks Initiative Finds Renovated Parks Can Uplift Neighborhoods 2. Marine science-themed playground with giant climbable fish opens in Hudson River Park 3. Lead found in soil at Trenton elementary school playground; students to be tested 4. State taking no further action on lead levels in Wappingers Falls playground 5. New Jersey Establishes Nonprofit Parks and Open Space Foundation Citations: https://thecitylife.org/2024/01/25/six-ye...

1 year ago

2 minutes

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-playg...

1 year ago

2 minutes

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 1/29/2024

Today’s new story: 1. Joya Playground lights up Farmers Branch, TX Citations: https://kkyr.com/amazing-glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in-texas/ https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in-farmers-branch/3440389/ 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 inequi...

1 year ago

1 minute

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 1/23/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Punk Kid Sets up Sharpie Tattoo Shop in Playground Tunnel Citations: https://thehardtimes.net/culture/punk-kid-sets-up-sharpie-tattoo-shop-in-playground-tunnel/ 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 avail...

1 year ago

3 minutes

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 1/22/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Stockton, CA residents demand more places to play 2. Parents and librarians debate the value of playgrounds at libraries 3. 77 schools in Dakshina Kannada lack playgrounds 4. Start-ups form the Decarbonized Cement and Concrete Alliance (DC2) Citations: https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/01/15/stockton-moves-forward-with-inclusive-playground/72196924007/ https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/parents-librarians-face-off-online-112600869.html https://time...

1 year ago

2 minutes

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 1/18/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Budget cuts in Massachusetts impact funding for local playspace projects 2. Cleveland parks and rec master-planning process reveals need for prioritizing maintenance 3. Concerns raised over environmental and public health effects of poured-in-place surfacing 4. New natural playground comes to Cambridge, NZ 5. Bangladesh Minister for Youth and Sports calls for more open playgrounds Citations: https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/westfield-library-childrens-mus...

1 year ago

2 minutes

Swing Forward

Swing Forward News -- 1/12/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Illinois announces $28M for public recreation projects 2. Colorado continues to use lottery revenue to fund outdoor recreation 3. Teens caught on video vandalizing Tennessee playground 4. Stockton to replace playground in park that was the site of a fatal shooting Citations: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/680425756/28-million-awarded-for-local-park-and-recreational-facility-projects https://www.cpr.org/2024/01/08/colorado-lottery-funds-state-parks-wildlife-and-re...

1 year ago

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