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Retrofitting For Sustainability
For more than 30 years, Grass Lawn Park has been the most utilized “year-round” park in Redmond, Wash., providing a variety of recreational opportunities and a unique respite in the middle of an urbanized area. After many years as a … Continue reading
Reverse Your Thinking
The EPA estimates the workplace generates 40 percent of all waste. If this does not sound scary enough, the Clean Air Council states that each person in the U.S. makes 4.39 pounds of trash per day. That means nearly 2 … Continue reading
Leading The Way
In every segment of society, there are people who stand out as leaders. They have the vision, passion, and work ethic to make things happen. Is this true in the parks and recreation industry, too? Of course it is. Over … Continue reading
Comparing Business To Government
In the May 2010 issue of PRB, columnist Randy Gaddo questioned whether business should be compared to government. For decades many “old timers” have heard community members, politicians, and business men and women say, “Government should be run like a … Continue reading
Training Begins
Once A Marine, Always A Marine, Part Two This is the second in a series depicting one man’s experience in Marine Corps boot camp; the story continues just after the “recruits” have met their new training drill instructors (DI). Once … Continue reading
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