Changes in recreation demand align with placemaking in Michigan
Michigan’s recreational facilities and tourism products are responding to some of the same demographics targeted by the state’s placemaking initiatives.
Maintaining parks on a reduced budget
Colorado Springs uses contractors, nonprofit partnerships, special districts, volunteers and fundraising to recover from deep cuts in its parks maintenance budget.
New sports, like “Ultimate,” could help your community score economic goals
Communities may repurpose their recreation facilities or build new ones to host new competitive sports that grow the local economy. Consider, for example, “Ultimate.”
CWA staff help shape five new parks and recreation plans
Competing for grants drives communities to create and update their parks and recreation plans.
Pocket parks’ benefits are bigger than their size suggests
Examples from Mesa, AZ and plans for 40 Detroit sites show the outsized value of pocket parks.
National Park Service celebrates 100 years in August
The National Park Service is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Here’s a look back at how presidents have influenced the development of the system over the years.
Michigan’s blue infrastructure is an economic development asset
Agencies throughout the state are capitalizing on the Great Lakes and Michigan’s waterways.