National Park Service Relevancy in the 21st Century: An Exploration of Racial Inclusion and the Urban Push
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: As the National Park Service (NPS) approaches its centennial in 2016, it grapples with relevancy as the U.S. racial demographic shifts from a majority white population to a majority people of color population. In this paper I explore the following questions: What is the NPS doing to create racially inclusive places? How do NPS goals of inclusion connect to its recent emphasis on urban parks and populations? Through an analysis of official park documents, expert interviews, and a comparative case study between two Minnesota NPS units (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) and Voyageurs National Park), I assess the significance of the urban focus in NPS relevancy and potential effectiveness of NPS efforts towards inclusion.
Source: HIMALAYA
Author: Claire E Finn
Language: English
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1040776948