Recreation

The Roof as Living Room

Washington, D.C. residents are getting creative with their green roofs, writes Sarah Meehan, from keeping bees on them to hosting league bocce games. Even those without roof access might get lucky and have a view of one that's artfully designed.
19 October 2011 - 1:00pm
The Miami Herald

New Ruling Means Greater Access to California Coast

A ruling this week by the California Coastal Commission will allow a dozen new picnic areas and up to five new trailheads, in addition to camping areas for 280 people and new access to the Coastal Slope Trail. The camping will be the first in Malibu.
15 October 2010 - 2:00pm
The Planning Report

San Diego General Plan Action Plan

Action plan is the comprehensive implementation program for the 2008 San Diego General Plan. The action plan includes community plan updates, climate change initiatives, water supply and conservation efforts, land development code amendments, public facilities financing strategy, economic development strategic plan, parks master plan, and historic preservation incentives.
5 March 2010 - 12:54pm

Turning a Golf Course into a Public Oasis

National City, CA has only 2 acres of public parks per 1000 residents, as opposed to the national average of 10 acres. A new plan proposes to transform a 44-acre golf course into an innovative new central park.
16 February 2010 - 7:00am
The San Diego Union-Tribune

The Fittest Cities in America

Travel + Leisure has released its list of America's "fittest" cities.
13 January 2010 - 11:00am
Travel + Leisure

Canada's 'Ice War'

Winnipeg and Ottawa are facing off over which city has the world's longest -- and best -- ice trail.
9 January 2009 - 1:00pm
The Globe and Mail

Global Impacts on Downtowns

This report from Progressive Urban Management Associates outlines the ten trends that will impact downtowns over the next two decades.
17 March 2008 - 6:00am
Downtown Idea Exchange
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