The Sugar Land Town Square plaza has been the heart of the community’s shopping and outdoor entertainment experience for decades, but it recently underwent a significant renovation. The square was initially built entirely from concrete and brick pavers for durability. However, the city recently realized it was time for a major renovation since the space was last updated in 2004. …
Beachwood, OH — Residents of Beachwood, Ohio, are wagging their tails in approval of the new Barkwood Park, located at Beachwood City Park East. The new dog park is Ohio’s first of its kind with over 20,000 square feet of low-maintenance pet-friendly synthetic grass. Installed by the experts at SYNLawn Northeast Ohio (link), the park provides the ideal place for …
Carmel, Indiana continues aggressive development of a vibrant art district in its revitalized downtown, and Great GrowIN’s is a cornerstone business for this artistic area. This business owned by Stephanie and Michael Miller designs and installs beautiful living wall systems, moss creations, and succulent artwork – fast becoming a stylish national trend. Gardeners, landscapers, and house plant lovers alike can …
Governments on all levels state, local and federal, are in charge of operating a diverse array of taxpayer-funded organizations that use brick-and-mortar buildings. One hidden cost that comes with government buildings is government landscaping. However, upkeep is a necessary bill because a well-groomed lawn reflects the entity’s professional image. The price of keeping up appearances adds up over time in …
Indianapolis, IN — The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, a 7.5-acre, $38.5 million exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis opened Saturday with SYNLawn sustainable, plant-based products in a starring, 1.4-acre role. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the largest of its kind in the world and this indoor/outdoor exhibit, The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, is a …
As noted in part 1 and part 2 of our case study series, ensuring that kids are safe while playing on the playground is important for principals and staff members. However, some surface types require more maintenance than others and can ultimately compromise the safety of the play areas. When playground maintenance became a bear for the Lee’s Summit School …
As noted in part 1 of our case study, keeping kids safe at school is an ongoing initiative for principals and school staff. As research confirmed, many of those injuries are due to the playground surface material. When the Blue Springs School District noted opportunities to reduce playground injuries, they aggressively researched improved playground surfaces. They looked to their friends …
Keeping kids safe at school is a priority for principals, staff and parents alike, and one of those areas of concern is the pursuit of safe play areas. There are different types of playground surfaces available, from pea gravel to wood mulch to rubber mulch, but most can present problems and even contribute to them. When playgrounds from the Blue …
Dog owners and residents alike in Downtown Miami celebrated one of the city’s newest developments, a 20,000-square-foot dog park that boasts spectacular views. City officials held the grand opening on October 1st for what is now the largest dog park in the city. Its prime location at Margaret Pace Park, an eight-acre waterfront park in Downtown Miami, means residents living …
NEW YORK, NY — “You can’t have a great city, without great parks” said New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. New York City has several famous parks you may have heard of before including Central Park, Bryant Park and maybe even Washington Square Park in the Greenwich Village section of NYU. The next amazing NYC park receiving worldwide attention is Brooklyn …
