Welcome to the COSP Virtual Resource Center!

Use this site to:

• Celebrate local initiatives and the people that make them happen;

• Learn about green infrastructure issues;

• Connect with resources both within and outside the partnership;

• Find out more about the Community Open Space Partnership.

Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater, WI
The City of Whitewater recognized an opportunity to revitalize its downtown and lakefront.
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Betty Hunter
Elm Grove resident, Betty Hunter exemplifies the vision, creativity, and perseverance of numerous residents developing a responsible flood control solution along Underwood Creek.
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This area of the COSP Virtual Resource Center feature an in-depth discussion on an issue of concern to open space advocates, activists, planners and developers.  Previously covered issues (e.g., green infrastructure, brownfields and urban forestry) are archived.

Current Issue:

The Economics of Parks and Open Spaces: 
Harnessing the Proximity Effect for Smart Growth