A Collective Effort In my house, recycling is never an easy task. We’ve lived in a few different places over the last several years, and each city
How To Embrace Native Species In Parks The end of summer 2024 brought several massive hurricanes to the East Coast, flooding homes, destroying power grids, and costing hundreds of billions in recovery dollars.
One LEGO Brick At A Time Imagine sustainability as a massive LEGO set—a collection of colorful bricks, each representing a resource that helps build a sustainable model.
Just Transition As the world transitions from fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy sources, the concept of a "just transition" has gained prominence as a framework for ensuring the shift is fair and equitable.
From Broken To Beautiful The Horace E. Dodge Fountain, located in the heart of Phillip A. Hart Plaza along the Detroit River, has been a significant landmark since its construction in 1978.
Greening Our Parks When it comes to fostering sustainability, transforming community environments into eco-friendly spaces is more than just “a walk in the park”—it’s a step toward a healthier planet for everyone.
Going To The Dogs Dog parks are having their day, becoming the amenity not only in parks but in neighborhoods at both the urban and suburban levels, as well as in multifamily settings.
Parks And Recreation Preparedness Parks and recreation employees play a crucial role in ensuring that public spaces are safe and enjoyable for visitors, despite daily exposure to numerous hazards.
Making Space Poet Robert Herrick used these six words—simple in nature—to declare a profound message: we have only one life and one youth, and both must be enjoyed while they last.
Help Wanted Most people can agree that today’s youth-sports landscape has changed significantly. Volunteers are burdened with many requirements that weren’t concerns 20 years ago.
Product Review Cyclone Lighting Valenza Luminaire Unique, V-shaped luminaire designed for ambient illumination for parks, pathways, and urban spaces. www.cyclonelighting.com/products/valenza RedMax Backpack Blower
February This-N-That A collection of news items, product announcements, and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.
