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Category Archives: March 2011
Avoid A Structural Deficit
Since the passage of California’s Proposition 13 in 1978, the message to local government has been that growth must pay its own way while continuing to operate in an efficient and effective manner. The problem was that most agencies did … Continue reading
Youth Sports
Today’s youth have access to a wide range of organized extracurricular activities. With all the options available, it is no wonder many parents allow their children to participate in youth sports. In addition to the direct rewards an individual receives, … Continue reading
Golf Course Pumps
A pump is one of the more expensive components of a golf course or parks sprayer. It also can cause the most problems if not treated properly, although most of these can be avoided with a little attention. Here are … Continue reading
Concrete, Asphalt, Gravel
Ranging from large, multi-use trails that offer a wide variety of recreation and transportation uses to nature trails that create opportunities to enjoy the natural environments within a city, most people would agree that trails help contribute to the overall … Continue reading
Have Path, Will Travel
In an urban, densely populated area, finding nearby property to develop green space where families can recreate is a tremendous challenge. So is environmentally friendly transportation. In 2000, the city of San Antonio, Texas, decided to use a one-two punch … Continue reading