Landscape Review - What's new in play
25 Jun 2010 | by Jack Shamash
Play equipment trends have evolved to reflect interest in natural play and technology developments, says Jack Shamash.
The Play Strategy has transformed playgrounds across the UK and stirred debate on good design, but the well is about to run dry, reports Jack Shamash.
Play equipment trends have evolved to reflect interest in natural play and technology developments, says Jack Shamash.
What does the annual survey of the 100 biggest regeneration projects - compiled by Regeneration and Renewal - across the UK reveal about prospects for the sector? Jez Abbott asks.
Plants that are easy to care for, add colour and provide screening all feature on specifiers' palletes today, Jez Abbott finds.
Forget eco-towns, say landscape architects - sustainability begins at home
Creating new play areas has become more challenging as government guidance and completion times throw up their own challenges
With innovative kit and a broad programme of seminars, this year's PlayFair promises to give play providers a lot to think about
Education, education, education." That was the mantra that saw Tony Blair clinch election victory for the Labour party in 1997.
A new study suggests the amount of public-sector funding committed to regeneration may soon overtake the private sector's contribution. LR reports on the latest top 100 survey.
Picking more mature trees, the right varieties and an appropriate environment can all help to reduce maintenance, says Jez Abbott.
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