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Waves Of The Future
From Roman baths to modern water parks, from plunge pools of the early 20th century to the spray grounds of the early 21st, water has played a major role in civilization for well over 2,000 years.
Is There A Future In The Past?
Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Long Beach, Calif., are 4.7 acres of Spanish, Mexican and American history, where families helped transform southern California from its ranching
Here To Spray
Known as a vacation destination to many, the city of St. Petersburg, Fla., is nestled on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. To those who call it home, the “Sunshine City” boasts a
Breaking The Silence
In fall 2006, the Parks and Recreation Department of DeKalb County, Ga., decided to build three community centers for residents, but there was just one problem--the department had not built a new
Planning For Flexibility
Parks and recreation leaders across the country are trying to figure out how to provide a wider variety of programming options to satisfy as many sectors of a community as possible. That means cities
Unveiling Additional Revenue
Providing shade can do more than bring relief to park visitors on a steamy summer afternoon -- it can bring in revenue. If done correctly, permanent shade structures -- such as pavilions and gazebos
River"front" Yard
A Cincinnati Parks Master Plan called for a new riverfront park that would extend the chain of existing waterfront parks and reconnect the downtown area to the Ohio River.
On A Wing And A Prairie
The Fayetteville-Springdale area around Lake Fayetteville Park in Arkansas is surrounded by tall grass prairie and oak savanna, first encountered by early travelers and settlers more than 2 centuries ago.
Floura Teeter Dishes Out French Flair
Baltimore, MD С On Friday September 19, 2014 Floura Teeter Landscape Architects (FTLA) joined other downtown businesses to participate in Baltimore's PARK(ing) Day. It was the sixth consecutive year o
Clearing The Lawn Of Leaves
WACO, TexasКР The seasons are changing, and with fall comes leaves Р often lots of them. Keeping a lawn leaf-free can be a daunting task for some homeowners. There are multiple ways to get rid of accu
Floura Teeter Hires, Promotes
Baltimore, Md.КР Floura Teeter Landscape Architects, Inc. announces the addition of two new hires and one promotion:К New hire Alice Storm Jones is a Professional Landscape Architect and has 13 years
HOK to Acquire 360 Architecture
New YorkР HOK announced it has agreed to acquire the award-winning design firm 360 Architecture, re-establishing HOK as a global leader in sports and entertainment facility design and giving the firm
Perkins+Will Minneapolis Expands
MINNEAPOLISСPerkins+Will is proud to announce that Ana Nelson, RLA, ASLA and John D. Slack, RLA, ASLA, have joined the firm to assist in advancing its growing Urban Design and Landscape Architecture p
Hayward Featured on 'Designing Spaces'
ELIZABETH, NJ СHayward Pool ProductsКis ready for its close-up.К Hayward OmniLogic will be featured on the August 13 episode of the home improvement television show ТDesigning SpacesУ for its special
Sukkah Design Contest Announces Judging Panel
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.КР The Leichtag Foundation announces a prominent panel that will judge the Sukkot at the Ranch Design Competition, now accepting submissions through August 24.К Judges include: Rob We
EDSA Complete's Four Seasons At Disney
ORLANDO, FL (August 6, 2014) Р The global landscape architecture firm, EDSA, was commissioned to develop the master plan and provide full service landscape architecture design for Four Seasons Resort
Learn The Proper Way To Apply Pesticides
Philadelphia, Penn.КР Summer months mean higher pest pressure in most areas of the country -- so it's more important than ever to know how to properly apply pesticides.That's why FMC Corporation is re
August Is Tree Check Month
canstockphoto5389574Make the most out of that stroll in the park, fun in the backyard, or hike in the woods. Keep an eye out for a devastating tree-killing pest.Mark your calendars for this August
Dixie Chopper Honors Hometown Heroes
Coatesville, Ind. Р Dixie Chopper is honoring local Hometown Heroes by offering a $250 mail-in rebate on any new (up to two) Dixie Chopper lawn mowers now through July 31.All active or retired members
Floura Teeter Landscape Architects Welcomes Landscape Designers, Intern
Baltimore, MD РBaltimore-based landscape architecture firm Floura Teeter Landscape Architects (FTLA) recently added Steve Allison and Adriana Mendoza to its team as landscape designers. Additionally,