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Biederman Redevelopment Ventures plan new park programming
The Park @ 320 will host events outside of 320 South Canal Street, home of the new BMO Tower
Cultural Connection
In a time of “cultural wars,” writing about Los Angeles’ relationship with its Chinatown is fraught with danger. Suffice it to say that Los Angeles Chinatown is a place that mirrors the experiences of an immigrant group targeted by systematic racial discrimination for over two centuries.
Aligning Infrastructure And Environmental Priorities
By 2050, the population in California is expected to increase to 50-million people, while rainfall is projected to decrease by 10 to 15 percent due to climate change. With Californians using the equivalent volume of water of Shasta Lake—the state’s largest reservoir—every 40 days, a new model for urban-water use is being considered at every level of government.
Crown Mountain Bike Park
With 124 acres of open space that hosts 400,000 total visits, 67,000 athlete visits, and 120,000 dog visits a year, Crown Mountain Park (CMP) in Colorado is a treasured community asset. Located in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, CMP serves a broad area on the state’s western slope, including the communities of Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Basalt, New Castle, Rifle, and Edwards.
Waking A Sleeping Giant
Fair Park is a 135-year-old urban park nestled just outside of downtown Dallas on a 277-acre plot of land. The park has an impressive list of accolades—the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition and the 1937 World’s Fair, one of the largest collections of Art Deco and architecture in the United States, and a National Historic Landmark on par with the Alamo.
The Soothing Sounds Of Water
Community parks have never been needed as much as in recent times. Meeting other people while taking a stroll or stopping to watch water flow from a fountain has helped offer meaningful connections in this time of such isolation.