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 Piedmont Park Conservancy
 P.O. Box 7795
 Atlanta, GA 30357-0795
 404.875.7275 (PARK)
 404.875.0530 fax

 info@piedmontpark.org


Quarterly Newsletters

Fall 2008 Newsletter
Summer 2008 Newsletter
Spring 2008 Newsletter

News Releases

10.3.2008 Conservancy’s Response to City’s Decision on 2009 Festivals
5.7.2008 Conservancy Hires New President and CEO, Builds For Future
4.30.2008 Green Market Returns to Piedmont Park This Saturday, May 3
4.23.2008 Conservancy Celebrates Groundbreaking, $43 Million Campaign Nearing
Completion
2.20.2008 President of Conservancy Group Leaving Behind Legacy, Park Prepared
For Expansion
6.29.2007 All-Accessible Playgrounds and Restrooms Set Standard for Park’s Future ‘Green’ Renovations
5.30.2007 Dave Matthews Band to Headline Benefit at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on September 8th
4.16.2007 Breaking New Ground in Piedmont Park
2.12.2007 Piedmont Park Conservancy Receives $1,000,000 Gift from AT&T
11.16.2006
10.11.2006 Beetles and Old Age Affect Trees in
Piedmont Park
4.10.2006 Northside Husband and Wife Lead Annual Luncheon for Piedmont Park
3.21.2006 Piedmont Park Conservancy Receives $50,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation
1.11.2006 Piedmont Park Conservancy Restores and Enhances Historic Park

Speaking Engagements and Interviews
Yvette Bowden
President
and CEO, Piedmont Park Conservancy
Piedmont Park Conservancy announced its new President and CEO, Yvette Bowden to more than 700 members of the business and civic communities at its twelfth annual Landmark Luncheon, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She previously served as Executive Director of the Giving Tree, a nonprofit adoption agency for children with special needs in foster care.

Prior to her commitment with the Giving Tree, Bowden served as President of the ING Foundation in the United States. She previously held a position of Vice President of Community Relations and Inclusion for ING Americas. Her experience in the public sector also includes United Airlines, where, as Director of Diversity and People Services, she led global inclusion, work/life, compliance and community outreach efforts on behalf of the airline, and previously held a similar position at United Technologies Corporation.


“We are fortunate to have found a dedicated executive with experience in both the private non-profit and public sectors that has the passion and skills to take this organization to the next level,” said Rusche, President of the board of directors for the Conservancy. “Yvette is a tireless, energetic and committed leader who is eager to work with our dynamic staff and Board to manage the Conservancy through its next phase of growth and success.”

To request a speaking appearance by Yvette Bowden, please send an email to speakers@piedmontpark.org.
To request an interview with Yvette Bowden, please send an email to interview@piedmontpark.org.

Informational Material (PDF documents)
Annual Report 2007, Piedmont Park Conservancy

           
Pool and Bathhouse Renovation Factsheet
Breaking New Ground – Phase One Plans for Renovations Fact Sheet
Piedmont Park Conservancy – Policy on Sustainable Development
Piedmont Park Restoration Overview
Piedmont Park Conservancy Fact Sheet
Piedmont Park by the Numbers
Piedmont Park Accolades & Fun Facts


Information about issues facing public parks:
www.parkspractices.org
The Parks Practices Web site has been developed by the City Parks Alliance (CPA) and National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP). Its objectives are to:
Highlight the experiences of city parks organizations from around the country — both our successes and failures.
Facilitate a sharing of lessons learned.
Provide opportunities for interaction among city park leaders and citizens.
Strengthen further interest in the role of parks as centers of our common heritage, a strong network of park supporters, and greater investment in revitalizing city parks across the country — resulting in healthier and more vibrant urban communities.

www.cityparksalliance.org
CITY PARKS ALLIANCE is a national organization comprised of city parks leaders from across the country who work together to strengthen America's city parks. The organization has been in formation over the past several years in response to a broad-based movement of city park advocates who recognize the critical role parks play in the revitalization of our cities.









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