Stephen SpringsBrinkley Sargent Wiginton ArchitectsRec CenterWhat Role Should Social Equity Play in Facility Planning?How does social equity relate to facility design? On the surface, that question seems counterintuitive. Yet NRPA believes that“universal access to public parks and recreation [is] a right, not just a privilege.” Working to ensure access for all to the samNovember 10, 2016Rec CenterDesigning Health and Wellness Space Into Rec CentersLast month, I wrote about ways in which the National Recreation and Park Association’s three pillars can be incorporated into the facility design process. Conservation was first; next, we’ll highlight design opportunities for health and wellness, NRPA’s sOctober 19, 2016Rec CenterIncorporating Conservation into Rec Facility DesignAs NRPA states, “parks are critical in the role of preserving natural resources that have real economic benefits for communities.” In a world where commercial development and interruptions with nature are only a common council vote away, the job of presSeptember 27, 2016Rec CenterAcoustic Considerations When Designing Rec CentersPoor acoustics in a recreation facility can be more than a mere nuisance. Avoiding the issue during design may help the construction budget then, but at what cost? Budgeting for acoustics in the design stage makes for a more functional and pleasant buildiMay 10, 2016Rec CenterDesigning Recreation Centers for SeniorsRemade assumptions about older generations can't help but reshape the design of senior centers.February 25, 2015Previous PagePage 3 of 3Top StoriesFundraisingFundraising Friday: Michigan State Football Player Gives Back to High SchoolFredericksburg, Va., native Jordan Hall returned to the city one Friday night last month to present the James Monroe High School athletic department with a check for $3,500.Governing BodiesDepartment of Education: Title IX Applies to Student-Athlete PaymentsSafety & SecurityAssistant Basketball Coach Arrested for Bringing a Gun Into School GymSafety & SecurityArchitect Stephen Springs Suggests Re-Evaluating Your Video SurveillanceSponsored ContentNCAA Extends Partnership For Basketball and Volleyball Events
