Northstar Publishing - PRB+ Magazine (Page 3)

A Tidal Wave Of Support

Envision 112 people in a pool jumping and shooting baskets, pulling aqua dumbbells through the water and thrusting them into the air, while doing kicking exercises underwater. They smile, laugh, and sing along with the music as energetic instructors run them through a three-hour event.

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Aquatics 4 min read

The Master Planning Mindset

Whether a master-planning idea emerges from public-outreach efforts, community initiatives, or common needs, an idea takes hold and exploration ensues. These flashes of brilliance may have significant impacts on the built environment, but where to begin?

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Parks 5 min read

Moakley Models The Way

Parks and open space function as critical infrastructure for public health as well as for mitigating and adapting to climate change. This is especially evident in island environments, where there is limited vegetation, paved surfaces, and dense development.

Parks 6 min read

Alternatives To Traditional Turf

The benefits of turf alternatives have been debated for years. Members of city councils, the parks commission, or perhaps even community members have touted the benefits.

Sports Fields 5 min read

Premier Sports Complexes

So, you have built a premier sports complex. How do you make it pay? By keeping it busy every day.

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Sports Fields 6 min read

Triple Play

In Oxford, Ohio, this quote fits well for a field-renovation project that’s been ongoing for nearly half a decade and has finally wrapped up. Divvying up one adult softball field into three youth baseball and softball diamonds is almost as exciting as a triple play in youth baseball.

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Sports Fields 6 min read

A Dynamic Differentiator

It’s no secret that northern climates impose challenges to practice and game time for outdoor sports like soccer, football, and baseball.

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Sports Fields 5 min read

September This-N-That

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This N That 5 min read

September Product Review

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Product Review 3 min read

Future-Proof Housing

Many people have fond childhood memories of camping with their families and enjoying the outdoors, but the experience of camping has changed dramatically.

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Parks 5 min read

A Radiant Journey

Significant decisions often gravitate toward the familiar, the status quo, or the absence of alternatives. Cities find themselves entrenched in convention due to resource limitations, potential community resistance, and the intricate web of politics.

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Parks 5 min read

Technology For The Future

Sandblasting and waterblasting both stem from naturally occurring processes. Both types of erosion existed long before humans harnessed the power of sand and water. It wasn’t until the 1870s that the preliminary sandblasting process was developed.

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Rec Facilities 5 min read