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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Linear Parks, on the site Park Planning 2 weeks ago
There is a lot of overlap between trails and linear parks, but they are not synonymous. Trails that are not designed for recreation wouldn’t necessarily be considered linear parks, and linear parks that do not […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Planning Process Outline, on the site Park Planning 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Preliminary Planning:
Meet with the city to establish goals and expectations.
Meet with stake holder groups (representatives from the school, hospital, residents, and developers) to gather initial […] -
woehrlehd wrote a new post, Parks & Community Health, on the site Park Planning 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Parks and Recreation are integral to community health for a number of reasons. Some of these include environmental benefits, physical activity, and mental health.
Environmental conditions in urban locations can […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Pocket Park Crowdfunding, on the site Park Planning 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Exciting news!
There’s a new pocket park coming to Randolph. Fans of the Scott’s Addition Polinator Park know how pocket parks can transform underutilized space. This one is sure to beautify the neighborhood […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Sustainability, on the site Park Planning 3 weeks, 5 days ago
There are three types of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. Park Planning is relevant to all three of these efforts, but the role it plays in the environmental sustainability of a community is […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Focus Group, on the site Park Planning 1 month ago
Objective: Exploring how adults play and engage with spaces of play
Agenda:
Introductions & Ice Breaker Activity
Activity 1: Individual drawings – draw yourself playing (10 minutes)
Debrief […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, on the site Park Planning 1 month ago
For Immediate Release:
The Department of Recreation and Parks is initiating the process of developing a new Recreation and Parks Comprehensive Master Plan. A Comprehensive Master Plan is a document that […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Social Equity, on the site Park Planning 1 month ago
Parks are integral to the equity of the urban landscape. The effects of environmental racism are well documented; Black Americans are more likely to live in neighborhoods that host environmental hazards, whereas […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Placemaking at VCU, on the site Park Planning 3 months ago
This patio outside of Schaefer contributes to university placemaking by providing a “third place”. This spot is great for rainy days especially, because the overhang allows you to be outside and stay dry.
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, What is a Park?, on the site Park Planning 3 months, 2 weeks ago
A park is any dedicated green space that is available to use by the community. It doesn’t need to be 100% green, but the presence of green space is what distinguishes it from a plaza. An example of this […]
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Civic Center Park, on the site Park Planning 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Rockville Civic Center Park is located on the same property as Rockville’s Glenview Mansion, adjacent to the F. Scott Fitzgerald theater. The theater is where I grew up attending summer camp, and later worked. We […]
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woehrlehd became a registered member 4 months ago
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woehrlehd wrote a new post, Introduction, on the site Park Planning 4 months ago
Hi there!
My name is Hannah, and I’m a 1st-year MURP student. I’m passionate about public space, and I’m excited to learn more about how parks can help us facilitate strong, equitable communities.
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