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Watch An Exhibit Come To Life!
We talk a lot about “process.” We have a design process and a production process, and together they create the road map for a project. The most exciting part about our process is watching the progress that
Concrete Solutions
Playgrounds and features such as splash pads are beautiful additions to community parks. Traditional improvements tend to fall into two categories—play areas for small children and sports fields, such as
Bumps And Bruises Welcome
Some of the best moments in American history are attached to sports stories:
A player who was injured during a game but played anyway despite the pain.
A Country In Crisis
Our country is in an extraordinary place right now. In the past couple months, communities have reopened despite the fear that a deadly, highly contagious virus is likely to return before a vaccine is available. There
For The First Time
Runners at the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Team Relay made history in the world’s first-ever, sensory-inclusive marathon in Akron, Ohio, in September 2019—thanks to a partnership with
The Old Bakery And Emporium
The concept of “aging” in the United States has undergone a radical shift. Baby Boomers are not willing to equate decline with destiny, and are defying all previous expectations of what getting older looks like. So
Inclusive = Independence
In 1996, when her daughter graduated from Central High School in Macon, Ga., Jean Denerson was concerned that her teen with special needs wouldn’t have enough to do anymore. And then the retired
Digging In
Eight children walk into a room after working off excess energy in the sensbory garden and begin to wash their hands before preparing for the week’s recipe—loaded baked potatoes with vegetables—something
The Wellness Club
A healthy, active community is a common goal for any recreation department or municipality. By most accounts, the communities surrounding Geneva Lake, Wis., are active and thriving. In summer, people hike
Exploring The Options
Since the installation of the first synthetic-turf field in the 1970s, there have been concerns about the safety, health, and environmental impact of installing and playing on artificial surfaces. Infill was introduced to turf