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The Economic Impact of Park Capital Investment

Blue Dot Consulting, in consultation with the Trust for Public Land, a nationally recognized nonprofit, analyzed the economic impact of investing $18 million annually in parks capital over a 15-year period. Their analysis concluded that a $270 million parks capital program is expected to generate substantial regional economic activity through construction spending, local purchasing, and related economic effects, while also delivering long-term public benefits associated with improved park access, health, quality of life, climate resilience, and community vitality.

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Separately, Trust for Public Land’s broader research supports a long-term public-benefit case in excess of $1.5 billion over 15 years.

 

This analysis was based on four channels of economic impact:

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This analysis was completed across two rounds (April 22–23; April 30–May 13, 2026) by J. Clinton (Senior Parks & Conservation Economist), N. Durant (Tennessee State Director), P. Tandon, MD MPH (Health Director), and P. Hanrahan (Conservation Finance).

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The For Parks Education Fund is an independent, nonpartisan civic initiative. The Fund brings together parks advocates, neighborhood leaders, and community members to provide trusted information about Louisville's public parks and the funding questions facing them today.  The Fund is fiscally sponsored by the Community Foundation of Louisville, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations to the Fund will be made to the For Parks Education Fund held at the Community Foundation of Louisville, and tax receipts will present as a contribution to the Community Foundation of Louisville.

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