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The Master Planning Mindset
Whether a master-planning idea emerges from public-outreach efforts, community initiatives, or common needs, an idea takes hold and exploration ensues. These flashes of brilliance may have significant impacts on the built environment, but where to begin?
A Fine-Tuned Plan
Whether you’re going to a local nature trail for daily hikes, camping on weekends, or simply observing wildlife at the local preserve, outdoor activities have increased significantly in the last couple of years due to the pandemic, and parks and recreation departments are seeing the value in making plans to sustain that healthy growth into the future.
An Equitable Approach
Milwaukee Recreation—a department of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)—is modernizing its outdoor playfield system throughout the city. With the help of experts, such as planning and environmental consultants, award-winning design firms, engineers, qualified internal staff members, and community members, Milwaukee Recreation is transforming the city’s neighborhoods and creating recreational opportunities for all individuals.
Aquatic Audit
Aquatic activities are a key component of a park programming playbook. Today, there is emphasized recognition of the need for developing a healthy lifestyle with exercise as a necessity. Swimming provides
Endless Possibilities
A determined mom pushes a double stroller while her ponytail sways from side to side. Meanwhile, a cross-country team from the local high school gets in an afternoon run. Golfers—sunburned and sore—rib
Site Planning
“Planning” traditionally refers to a hierarchy ranging from comprehensive planning to master planning to site planning. Site planning can take the form of specialty plans like park-site master plans or recreation-
Preserving The Past For The Future
Illustrations Courtesy Of RATIOThe City of Noblesville, Ind., recently committed to implementing an extensive plan for public-space development immediately west of the historic downtown, a