Sustainability - PRB+ Magazine (Page 2)

The Microplastics Crisis

Most third-generation, synthetic-turf fields installed worldwide use some form of rubber as a significant component of infill. Typically, styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is used as a cost-effective synthetic, often referred to as crumb rubber. Other virgin rubber and plastic alternatives include

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Thomas P. Shay 6 min read

The Push For Propane

Propane-powered equipment and vehicles can help parks reduce emissions, control fuel costs, improve operations, and meet sustainability goals.

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Parks 6 min read

The Green Revolution

Ian McHarg’s 1969 book, Design with Nature, is credited with helping redefine the field of landscape architecture in the era of global climate change.

Thomas R. Tavella 4 min read

Pretty And Purposeful

Through cross-departmental coordination, a thoughtful design process, and visionary engineering, a former concrete retention pond has been transformed into the Morse Park Rain Garden—a xeriscape garden amenity that has reduced runoff, water use, and maintenance—all while improving public safety...

John Paliga 5 min read

Knock It Down, Build It Again

The original maintenance yard facility, located in Rock Creek Regional Park in Derwood, Md., was built in the 1960s and served the park for decades. However, over time, the facility had deteriorated and needed to be updated and expanded to better meet the current needs of the department.

Parviz Izadjoo 5 min read

For Sparkling Results

Sustainable cleaning goes beyond green products by reducing waste, conserving resources, improving practices, and training staff continuously.

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Programming 4 min read

Going The Extra Mile

Post-occupancy evaluations reveal how completed parks perform over time and help designers and maintenance teams improve future projects.

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Parks 5 min read

The Quest For Net Zero

Evelyn’s Park near Houston pairs solar power, efficient design, and community partnerships in pursuit of net-zero energy.

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Parks 5 min read

The Cost Of Cutting Grass

Miami-Dade Parks cut fuel costs, reduced downtime, and improved sustainability by transitioning its mower fleet to propane.

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Parks 3 min read

Lapping Up The Lakefront

Once an underutilized rocky beach, the Park District of Highland Park’s Rosewood

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Elizabeth Gogola 6 min read

Soaking In Success At Ouray Hot Springs

Situated in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado and referred to as the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray is a true gem of the Rocky Mountain Region. The city’s beloved hot springs facility serves the community of 1,000 people as a recreation center as well as a tourist destination that…

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Walker Christensen 6 min read

Hooked On Aquaponics

The beauty and bounty of plants is essential to the mission of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles, Ill.

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Carol Haggas, Pam Otto and Erika Young 5 min read