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An Integrated Site Plan
Central Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, is destined to become a landmark attraction in the community and the North Texas Metroplex. The vision for this 172-acre Blackland Prairie site features a 36-acre lake system as a scenic amenity that addresses … Continue reading
National Mall Design Competition
The Trust for the National Mall has announced a three-stage competition for designs to rebuild and refurbish the National Mall. The 700-acre park — the most visited national park in the United States — is suffering from overuse. New designs … Continue reading
The Project Of The Century
Redeveloping a World War II-era military base in the center of a major urban area into a 21st-century metropolitan park is no easy task. But after five years of planning and initial development, the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, … Continue reading
Riverfront Roots
Imagine standing under a pavilion looking out on the Mississippi River. As the city noise fades into the background, the sound of lapping waves tickle your ears and the wind dances across your face. Walking onto the “lookout,” you notice … Continue reading
Texas Park Earns Award
Central Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, is the winner of the 2011 Planning Excellence Award from the Texas Recreation and Park Society. Each year, TRAPS recognizes one park or recreation planning project (master/strategic plan) that displays a high degree of … Continue reading