contents may 2018 DrAfter123 volume 53 | number 5 | www.parksandrecreation.org sandrecreat ndrecreati rea ion o org FEATURES 50 Leadership Is More Than a Noun Every individual is, at times, stymied by their perceived limitations. However, there are leaders who possess qualities and characteristics that motivate individuals to move past those perceptions. These leaders not only allow individuals to be innovative and take greater ownership in their work and projects, but they also encourage them to do so. Lori A. Hoffner writes about leadership, the subject of a session she will present at the NRPA 2018 Annual Conference September 25-27. Lori A. Hoffner 4 Parks & Recreation | M AY 2 0 1 8 | W W W. PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N . O R G 56 A New Vision for Atlanta The city of Atlanta will break ground on approximately 20 projects in 2018 and beyond. With a combination of public and private funding, Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation provides insight on how these entities can and are working together to create parks and develop public lands that can, ultimately, transform Atlanta and the lives of its residents. Vitisia Paynich