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The article presents an interview with Amanda Sorley, Marketing Manager at Pet Waste Eliminator, who discusses dog park design, focusing on safety, accessibility, and personalizing parks for specific communities.

The article reports on the construction of the Grand Parc de Saint-Ouen, Parc Martin Luther King and Parc de Billancourt parks in Paris, France.

The article presents the discussion on Embrace being a timely memorial to the victims and survivors of the mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona on January 8, 2011. Topics include inspired by the paper chains made by children in the aftermath of the shooting, curved steel walls telling the story of the shooting through symbols rather than a traditional narrative; and tapering berms also enclosing mirrored reflecting pools.

The article presents the discussion on Salt Lake City's public lands being renowned for recreation and biodiversity. Topics include embarking on a public engagement effort with Design Workshop in imagining the future of the city's public lands; and city-managed outdoor spaces addressing core values of equity, stewardship, and livability.

The article presents the discussion on reimagining of Boston's Moakley Park. Topics include crafting through partnerships with allied organizations and multifaceted community engagement; plan addressing the effects of climate change, increasing access, and providing new amenities to residents previously disconnected from open green space.

The article provides information on Wi-Fi enabled sensors installed on parking benches in Anita Stroud Park, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The article discusses the New York City Playgrounds Program, led by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), that helps kids to design their own schoolyards into community parks. It include comments from teacher Maddalena Polletta, regarding the design program at RS. 15, the Roberto Clemente School. It mentions that the program include design services and construction management by the firm Site Works Landscape Architecture.

An architectural review is presented for the landscape architecture of Norman B. Leventhal Park located in Boston, Massachusetts and designed by landscape architect Craig Halvorson, which was awarded the 2014 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

The article examines the architectural design of Riverfront Park, located in Newark, New Jersey, which was designed by the architectural and design firm Lee Weintraub Landscape Architecture, LLC.

The article discusses the architectural design of Yards Park in Washington, D.C., by M. Paul Friedberg and Partners, focusing on the project's impact on its surrounding area along the Anacostia River. Topics include the history and development of the Near Southeast neighborhood, the use of lighting in the park, and features of the design including a canal and a bridge.

The article discusses the ladscape architecture of the Park am Gleisdreieck in Berlin, Germany.

The article discusses the landscape architecture of Prospect Park, New York, conceived by architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.

The article discusses the architectural design of the two parks Sister Cities Park and Paine's Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania conceived by landscape architecture firm Studio Bryan Hanes; and Friday Architects/Planners and Synterra Ltd., respectively.

The article looks at a landscape project aimed at renovating New York City's state parks after the Hurricane Sandy disaster in October 2012. Particular focus is given to the Storm Response Unit, formed by New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, to evaluate the damage. Listed are landscape architects taking part in the project such as Denise Mattes, Whitney Talcott, and Vella Chan. INSET: 8.

The article evaluates the architectural design of Railroad Park, located in Birmingham, Alabama, which was designed by the Berkeley, California-based firm Tom Leader Studio.

The article focuses on the Amsterdam, the Netherlands-based design firm Carve, which was founded by designers Elger Blitz and Mark van der Eng. The article discusses Carve's designs including skateboarding parks, playgrounds and schoolyards, features of their designs including sand pits, hammock swings and zip lines and playgrounds that are wheelchair accessible.

The article focuses on Mike McIntyre, landscape architect and designer of skateboarding parks at the firm Stantec in Boston, Massachusetts. The article discusses parks he has designed in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, St. Cloud, Minnesota and the planned Charles River Skatepark in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article also discusses sculptor Nancy Schön, a supporter of skatepark construction so that skateboarders do not disturb public art, and the skatepark at the Chelsea Piers in New York City.

An interview with the principal landscape architect of Dubai Municipality, Sally Ibrahim Saad, is presented. When asked about things she has changed since becoming the principal landscape architect, Sad discusses the use of technologies and techniques to stay current in the field of landscape architecture. She goes on to discuss American materials that are different than those in the Middle East, the need for outdoor space in Dubai due to more people in highrises and entrance fees at major parks.

The article features The Edge Park designed on the East River coast of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York City by Barbara Wilks, principal of W Architecture & Landscape Architecture. It highlights the park's dynamic plan, the social and recreational activities it supports, and its function as green roof for the underground parking garage of the The Edge condominium tower and as a stop on a water taxi route. It also cites the park's lawns, pathways, piers, trees. and lighting fixtures.

The article discusses the architectural design of the Wilmington Waterfront Park in Wilmington, California, that was designed by the firm Sasaki Associates.

In this article the author offers observations on the impact that the landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted has had on the field of landscape architecture. The author suggests that many landscape architects cling to the ideas of Olmsted, hindering progress in the field. Additional topics discussed include Olmsted's design of Central Park in New York City and observations on the High Line park in New York City.

The article reviews the design of the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park, designed by landscape architect Mario Schjetnan and located in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The article discusses various elements of the landscape architecture plan developed by the firm Sasaki Associates for the urban parks of Bridgeport, Connecticut. It includes comments from Bridgeport City Mayor Bill Finch regarding urban planning in the city and landscape architects Eamonn Hutton and Alexis Canter, both of Sasaki, regarding their ideas to develop green spaces and brownfield areas within the project. The history of parks in Bridgeport is also explored.

The article reviews the architectural design of the SoundScape public park in Miami Beach, Florida, designed by landscape architecture firm West 8.

The article reviews the landscape architectural design of Highland Park in Dallas, Texas, which was designed by David Hocker, American Society for Landscape Architecture (ASLA), his firm, Hocker Design Group, and architect Gary Cunningham.

The article reviews the architectural design of Chelsea Cove section of the Hudson River Park in New York City designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates.

The article reviews the architectural design of Fort Totten Park's North Park section in Queens, New York City which was designed by Nancy Owens Studio.

The article explores the issues related to the construction of the 85-acre 350 million U.S. dollar Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City, including funding for the uncompleted phases and maintenance and operation of the finished portions. It focuses on the public-private partnership scheme initially adopted by the city to build and operate the park but has met difficulties due to the effects of the recession. It is noted that park president Regina Myer is optimistic about the financing model for what is regarded as a 21st century urban park model.

The article reviews the architectural design of Concrete Plant Park along the Bronx River in New York City which was designed by the city's Department of Parks & Recreation led by architect Jim Mituzas.

The article features U.S. Representative Albio Sires (Democrat-New Jersey), former mayor of West New York whose accomplishments included the renovation of the town's parks which are credited for helping bring down crime. Born in Cuba and immigrated to the U.S. with his parents and brother, he is acknowledged as a champion of urban parks. He introduced the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act, a bill which seeks to provide grants for the development and rehabilitation of parks nationwide.

The article discusses criticisms on the design and purpose of the Central Park in New York City and the demands and proposals for its redesign. Several proposals for the improvement and redesign of the Central Park were opposed, especially those that may affect the park's purposes. Proposals include the erection of gymnasiums and observatories. Artistic organizations, such as the Architectural League, have criticized the park's purpose. Proposed improvements include new entrances and installation of milk booths.

The article features the Railyard Park + Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico designed by landscape architect Ken Smith. The plaza is located in the redeveloped warehouse district with an active rail track that runs the entire length of the 13-acre park. The article also describes the park's design as sensitive to Santa Fe's history and to the region's ecology with the exposed water-saving technologies as inspiring design elements.

The article discusses the sustainable approach to designing and managing New York City's parks by the Department of Park and Recreation and the Design Trust for Public Space. It reports that the two offices will release a publication titled "Park Design for the 21st Centurty: High Performance Landscape Guildeline." According to Charles McKinney, chief of design for the park department's Capital Projects Division, landscape architects need to have a greater leadership role in the ecological health of cities.

The article highlights the projects of Philadelphia Green, a program founded by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). The program aims to establish community gardens on vacant lots and has services for horticulture, planning, community organizing, and design skills. Among the functions of the groups's landscape architects are examining the conditions of a site and deciding on issues such as the number of trees to be planted. Other features are Community LandCare, parks revitalization program, cleanup, and collaborations with other groups.

The article discusses the reconstruction of the Eddie Maestas Park in Denver, Colorado. The park was reportedly known as the Broadway Triangle Park before but never felt like a park as it had no vegetation or benches. StudioINSITE was appointed as the project designer. Principal Dennis Rubba relates that they had to build a consensus among the public before starting the project. Landscape architects preserved the existing honey locust trees as per the stakeholders' wishes.

The article describes the West Harlem Piers Park in New York City. The upper and lower sections of Riverside Drive are connected by the Riverside Viaduct with vaulted truss supports. The transformation of the adjacent derelict industrial neighborhood into a mixed-use area was included in the master plan of the park, prepared by W Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Also included in the design process was the restoration of the vitality of the waterfront area.

The article reviews the architectural design of the Bicentennial Park in Santiago, Chile, which was designed by architect Teodoro Fernández Larrañaga.

The article discusses the design of the Northala Fields, considered as the largest park to be build in London, England. It notes that the park will serve as the model of sustainable construction and design of green space. It says that enhancing the ecological value of the site had taught people to value and enjoy the natural environment. Project manager Rob Cairns states that the park offers a valuable lesson to other authorities.

The article discusses the company profile of , Aquatix, a leader in water feature and spray park design, fabrication, and construction; and designs interactive water park and splash pad products that encourage kids to experience water in novel ways.

The article discusses Chestnut Park, located in the Center City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, examining the reasons for its popularity and the reasons it won the 1983 ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) Honor Award. Other topics include the design of vest-pocket parks and the intentions of John F. Collins, the leading landscape architect for the project.

The article discusses the designs of two parks in Carmel, Indiana, West Park and Central Park, of examining the role of the landscape architect firms, one being local to Carmel, Schmidt Associates, while the other was a large firm from Chicago, Illinois, JJR. Schmidt charged the city $2.5 million, which JJR charged the city almost $10 million. The tension between the local and out-of-town firms is analyzed.

The article focuses on the open space and park design called World Park Governors Island for the 172- acre island in the middle of New York City's harbor. The island is reportedly accessible only by boat, but is a world away from the cacophony of the city. It is stated that the idea of letting the park define the island will stimulate the development of the rest of the island in response. The projects costs $400 million and is expected to be completed by 2012.

The article discusses the design and construction of a park in Beijing, China. The article describes how the Beijing Olympic Forest Park is being built in anticipation of the 2008 Summer Olympic games. Details are provided regarding the Olympic Green, the landscape architect firm Sasaki Associates, and primary landscape designer Jie Hu. The use of feng shui principles, ceremonial rocks, and water recycling systems is also discussed.

The article presents an interview with Adrian Benepe, the Parks Commissioner of the city of New York. In the piece Benepe discusses a number of issues including the importance of public involvement in the design and construction of parks, the challenges and rewards of building parks in New York City and the use of artificial turf in park design.

In this article the authors discusses a trend in American urban design current in 2008. They report that in order to increase parks and other public spaces, U.S. cities plan to submerge urban freeways and build over them. A brief history of building parks over highways is presented and the article examines such projects underway in a number of cities including Boston, Massachusetts and Baltimore, Maryland.

The article focuses on the Red Ribbon Tanghe River Park in Qinhuangdao, China. Particular attention is given to how the park's 1,500 foot fiberglass red bench doubles as riverside flood control. The article discusses the design process, including that Turenscape worked with the city's Landscape Bureau to push the red ribbon design.

The article focuses on the Hunts Point neighborhood in the South Bronx in New York City, which is known for its food distribution facilities. The article traces the development of the Hunts Point Riverside Park and the Barretto Point Park in the neighborhood, which gives residents access to the waterfront and green areas. The article discusses the community's involvement with the development and design of the parks.

The article reports on the efforts to restore the landscape surrounding the Lake of the Isles, a large water and park complex in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota. With the approval of local municipal authorities a landscape architecture design firm planned to restore the riparian area of the lake to its original wetland status, though a citizen's organization wanted a return to its formal 19th century landscape. INSETS: LESSONS FOR STORMWATER INNOVATIONS ON HISTORIC SITES;Lessons for Consensus Building.

The article presents information on the Riverside Park South redevelopment project on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City. Landscape architects from Thomas Balsley Associates have chosen to highlight specific natural and industrial aspects of the site's history. Restoration will feature indigenous plants that thrived before development of New York City, recognize the railroad yard that existed there, and incorporate modern features.