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The Water-Energy Connection
On November 18, 2010, a directive from New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg to the city’s department of parks and recreation stated that each parks-and-recreation center in the city must take significant steps to cut costs–everything from “negotiating with unions … Continue reading
Unveiling Additional Revenue
Providing shade can do more than bring relief to park visitors on a steamy summer afternoon — it can bring in revenue. If done correctly, permanent shade structures — such as pavilions and gazebos — can draw a crowd for … Continue reading
Rich With History
At the center of what was once Santa Monica’s fabled Gold Coast, the Annenberg Community Beach House traces its roots to the 1920s when newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst built an opulent seaside estate for famous Hollywood starlet Marion Davies. … Continue reading
Plantscape Industry Expo
Leadership and business sustainability will be the focus of this year’s Plantscape Industry Expo. The exhibition, sponsored by the Plantscape Industry Alliance, will take place Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas. Speakers … Continue reading
Breaking The Silence
In fall 2006, the Parks and Recreation Department of DeKalb County, Ga., decided to build three community centers for residents, but there was just one problem–the department had not built a new facility in more than 20 years. With the … Continue reading