Jefferey Spivey - PRB+ Magazine

Bye Resolutions, Hello Goals

Every January, the same discourse begins about New Year’s resolutions—why you should make them, why you shouldn’t, why most people fail by February, foolproof ways to stay on track, etc. I’m firmly in the “why you shouldn’t” camp.

Editor's Notes 4 min read

Leadership For Tomorrow

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Great Facilities, Great Communities

Before moving to the St. Louis metro area, I lived in Urbandale, a suburb of Des Moines, Iowa. During a 2023 city election there, 83% of voters rejected a bond referendum to fund the U-Plex, a new rec center.

Editor's Notes 2 min read

Ideas To Wow, Inform & Inspire

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Uncovering History

When visitors buy a ticket to the Balboa Park Carousel in San Diego, their likely objective is a few minutes of traditional, family-friendly fun. But they’re actually experiencing part of the city’s history.

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Parks 7 min read

Coming Back For More

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Editor's Notes 2 min read

Big Leagues, Small Details

Throughout 2023, one of the biggest stories in major league baseball has involved new rules with the addition of a pitch timer, bigger bases, and limitations around defensive shifts. The changes are designed to shorten the average length of games and encourage more viewers to tune in.

Sports Fields 6 min read

A Better Experience For Everyone

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August 2024 2 min read

Beyond Bingo

What seniors seem to crave are one-of-a-kind experiences that are affordable and accessible.

Programming 6 min read

Above And Beyond

In recent years, locker-room designs have evolved to enable better accessibility. But that wasn’t always the case.

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Rec Facilities 6 min read

Disrupting The Feed

In March 2024, consulting firm Next Practice Partners announced that Cincinnati Parks (Ohio) had the third-best social media engagement in the U.S. parks and recreation sector. This may come as no surprise to @cincyparks’ followers.

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Parks 10 min read

Focusing On Fun

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Editor's Notes 2 min read