Tag: River Prairie

On the Move: How Will COVID Housing Trends Affect Residential Planning?

By Amanda Arnold Will the hypothetical COVID-19-induced exodus from urban areas produce a wave of infrastructure-busting development along the outer edge of America’s suburbs? Or could the pendulum just as well swing the other way? About the Expert: Contact Amanda Arnold, urban planner, to get help with strategic and comprehensive plans, whether your community is… Read More »

Splashpads Hose Down Cost of Fun in the Sun

The hottest trend in parks and recreation across the U.S. is ironically known for its cooling effects. It seems like every park or green space is spontaneously springing a leak. But these “leaks” are actually carefully designed and often whimsically outfitted splashpads with colorful features that purposefully hold children’s interest. And because splashpads offer safe… Read More »

Back-in Angle Parking: Easier, Safer

  Why Back-in Angle Parking? Studies have shown it’s safer and easier than parallel and front-in angle parking Visibility is increased for the driver as they leave their parking space Eliminates the risk of a driver clipping bicyclists and other motorists while opening their door Just as roundabouts have taken drivers some time to get… Read More »