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The Great Neighborhood Initiative
The street lights start to blink awake as the sun slowly sets; there is just enough time to catch one of the early fireflies, or a quick game of hide-and-go-seek before the street lights declare it’s time for all kids to
Concrete, Asphalt, Gravel
Ranging from large, multi-use trails that offer a wide variety of recreation and transportation uses to nature trails that create opportunities to enjoy the natural environments within a city, most
Use The Rinse Cycle
Chicago has many attractions: deep-dish pizza, President Barack ObamaХs home, Buckingham Fountain and blues music. But most people donХt think of the city when they hear the word, Тbeaches.У Managed b
Smoke-Free Parks: Part Two
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out whatХs going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
The Jaws Of Life
There is a part of human beings that is still somewhat primitive. Every time I see a dental X-ray, and really examine those fangs and molars, some element in me envisions eating raw meat and ripping fruit from a
Disaster Diverted
Known for its 32 miles of sugar-white sand and sports facilities, the coastal communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala., were thrust into the national spotlight due to the April 2010
Have Path, Will Travel
In an urban, densely populated area, finding nearby property to develop green space where families can recreate is a tremendous challenge. So is environmentally friendly transportation. In 2000, the
Assets Or Assassins
The phrase “green with envy” is thrown around rather casually when one speaks of someone who wishes to be someone else, or have what someone else has. However, I believe the concept has become
Work The Room
So, it’s your first time at a conference, and you have never been on a trade-show floor. Or, you have been there before but don’t think there is anything for you. Or, maybe you are just shy and don’t feel comfortable
Youth Sports
Today’s youth have access to a wide range of organized extracurricular activities. With all the options available, it is no wonder many parents allow their children to participate in youth sports.
Take Away All-Star Games
Note: Mark Moore is a guest columnist to PRB. Fred EnghХs regular monthly column will appear again beginning in April. Many recreational leagues sanction sport teams with a private sports organizatio
A Lesson Plan For Success
The agronomic side of owning or operating a golf course is as critical as having a dedicated, friendly staff manning the pro shop, carts and starter house. Frankly, if course conditions arenХt top-not
Golf Course Pumps
A pump is one of the more expensive components of a golf course or parks sprayer. It also can cause the most problems if not treated properly, although most of these can be avoided with a little attention.
Avoid A Structural Deficit
Since the passage of CaliforniaХs Proposition 13 in 1978, the message to local government has been that growth must pay its own way while continuing to operate in an efficient and effective manner. Th