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Made For The Shade
Often overlooked in designing gardens is the opportunity to develop striking visual interest in shady spots. Because most flowering plants prefer bright, sunny locations, it is often assumed that...
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The “Mane” Attraction
It’s fairly difficult to miss seeing a lion, but it appears that several of these beasts were overlooked for quite some time before they were re-purposed and thrown into a Boston park to play with...
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Mistakes in design and installation give water features a mixed reputation, despite the fact they can provide valuable elements in landscaping. Several key issues are often overlooked during the...
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Retrofitting For Sustainability
For more than 30 years, GrassLawnPark has been the most utilized “year-round” park in Redmond, Wash., providing a variety of recreational opportunities and a unique respite in the middle of an...
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Line Streets, Sidewalks, And Beyond
Photos Courtesy Of Pine Hall Brick Company Stroll through downtowns, city parks, college campuses, and backyards to see the oldest trend return: genuine clay brick pavers used in sidewalks, streets,...
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Preserving The Past
Photos Courtesy Of Site Resources, Inc. In many ways, downtown Westminster in Maryland has changed little in the last 100 years. Located in Carroll County, the city’s street-level shops and upper-floor...
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Pedaling Park Maintenance
Photos Courtesy of the City of Mt. Pleasant Staff members of the Mt. Pleasant Parks Department in Michigan knew they needed a more efficient and earth-friendly way to complete daily park-maintenance...
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Risky Business
As an expert witness called to testify by attorneys in numerous drowning or near-drowning cases, I’ve observed a victim’s family members attempt to ease the pain of losing (or almost losing) a loved...
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A Star-Studded Lineup
Photos Courtesy of the City of Carlsbad Aquatic facilities and community parks across the country are not merely locations for exercise and well-being for the average resident, but they can also...
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Kid Magnet
Photos: Courtesy Of The St. Charles Park District A river running through a city is a beautiful sight, and any park district lucky enough to have such a natural treasure would be remiss in not...
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Serene Latrine
Photos Courtesy of Miró Rivera Architects Location: Austin, Texas Size: 70 square feet The Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail is a linear park of scenic trails and landscaping that follows the banks...
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Thoughtful Planning For A Peaceful Park
Photos Courtesy of Parviz Izadjoo Evans Parkway Neighborhood Park in Silver Spring, Md., was originally built in the 1960s. The park provides a walk-to facility for residents of the single-family homes...
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Public-Public Partnership
Photos Courtesy Of Daviess-Martin Joint County Parks & Recreation Department As public land managers across the nation examine new ideas to solve growing budget problems, a variety of old schemes...
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Recruiting Selfless Services
Photos Courtesy Of Oakland County Parks and Recreation To save on staff costs and expand programming and special events, Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) in Southeast Michigan began a...
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Eye-Popping Possibilities
Photo Illustration: Marvel Architects These conceptual designs for “frog” restrooms serve the playground in the new Mill River Park in Stamford, Conn. The park’s master plan called for the service...
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