Have you been listening to PodParks and wondering how World Urban Parks actually came about?

As WUP celebrates its tenth birthday, we’re taking you behind the scenes to uncover the story of how a global parks movement was born, and where it might go next.

In this special episode, host Maria Burnett speaks with two people who were there from the beginning: Jayne Miller and Tim Geyer. From international collaboration to a shared belief in the value of public space, they reflect on how World Urban Parks grew from an idea into a global network that connects and empowers park leaders around the world.

✨ Highlights include:

• How WUP started, and what nearly stopped it
• The importance of building a global voice for urban parks
• What ten years of leadership, collaboration and community have taught us
• A look ahead to the future of World Urban Parks

Featured Guests

Jayne Miller  – Immediate Past Chair of the World Urban Parks Board

🔗 Jayne Miller | LinkedIn

Tim Geyer – Chair of the World Urban Parks Board

🔗Tim Geyer | LinkedIn

About PodParks

PodParks is the official podcast of World Urban Parks. Hosted by Maria Burnett, each episode shares real stories and bold ideas from the people making parks, public space, and urban nature more inclusive, innovative, and essential.

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Maria Burnett | Luis Romahn | Vitoria Martín Delgado | Vladimir Yañez Huehpa|  Cynthia Hernández Martínez| Boris Solis

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