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A Storied Past
When the city of Spokane, Wash., initiated plans to renovate its treasured Riverfront Park, the outcry from government, commercial, and public stakeholders reached a fever pitch. With the
Same Game, New Guidelines
The Brazilian athlete Pelé popularized a nickname for soccer: “the beautiful game.” As a landscape architect and life-long soccer player, these two worlds came together in 2016
Rolling With The Punches
In late 2014, the city of Vancouver’s Marshall Pool had been in operation for almost 50 years and was one of the oldest aquatic facilities in Clark County, Wash. A renovation was sorely
Financially Challenged
For small communities with limited budgets, the struggle to make improvements is real. Maintenance is needed—well overdue, in many cases—but financial limitations too often make
Revisiting An Integrated Pest-Management Policy
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is now a well-known phrase among park maintenance staff members; meanwhile, community members are becoming familiar with it being used or
Raising Disability Awareness
As children gather on Saturday mornings in the Donny C. Thiry Memorial gymnasium in the town of Hamburg, N.Y., Senior Community Center, they greet their friends with bursts of
The Name Game
In today’s world, it’s really amazing about all the little things we have to concern ourselves with as youth-sports professionals.
Lack Of Loos An Urgent Issue
Picture a beautiful September day with cool breezes that offer people a first break from the sweltering summer. Family X decides to have a cookout at the local picnic area.
Pioneering Immigrants
Carmine leaned on the railing as the cold, black waters of New York Harbor swirled around the boat. The Great Lady on Ellis Island stood with her torch blazing and welcoming words at her