Parks - PRB+ Magazine (Page 15)

Attract National Events

Nationally recognized events can be a boon to cities large and small. Socially, they bring people together from far-flung locales and all walks of life.

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From Parking Lot To Playground

In 1974, the little big town of Spokane, Wash., changed forever when the city cleaned up a blighted 100-acre area of downtown and used it to host the Expo '74 World's Fair.

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Cultural Connection

In a time of “cultural wars,” writing about Los Angeles’ relationship with its Chinatown is fraught with danger.

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Fulfilling Visions

How should the value of a park plan be determined? Should a plan be judged by the degree to which it is implemented?

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Serve It Up!

While beach volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1996, there is plenty of evidence to suggest the sport originated in Hawaii in the early 1900s.

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Managing Routine Maintenance

Among many reasons, park maintenance is important to ensure the safety of public facilities, protect investments in public lands, and position parks as a source of pride for local communities.

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Revitalizing Park Infrastructure: Part 1

For those people who work in parks, there are few things sadder than to see a run-down, forgotten park—especially knowing what a great one can do for a community.

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Take The Time

Imagine you’ve made a commitment to complete a job by a certain date. You have great equipment and skilled, trained technicians.

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Branch Out

Cities are always striving for cleaner air, higher property values, greener parks, and healthier residents.

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Solar-Charging Stations

Solar-powered charging stations are becoming more visible in public areas—especially where there is no access to power lines.

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Show, Don’t Tell

Parks systems play critical roles in generating significant economic, health, and environmental benefits that enhance the quality of life in communities before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Athens Of The South

In 2022, Nashville's Parthenon will celebrate its 125th anniversary. It is a blink of an eye compared to the age of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

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