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Wimbledon expansion go-ahead: All England Club gets green light to build 39 new tennis courts

Wimbledon Tennis Championships is expanding onto a former golf course, raising significant local opposition regarding environmental and historical concerns.

The heart of a healthy city: Why parks matter - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Parks are essential for community bonding, health benefits, and child development in urban areas.

Charter school wants to expand into a public park in Hialeah, kill two playing fields

A charter school in Hialeah plans to convert part of a public park into facilities, sparking resident concern over loss of recreational space.

Hialeah board approves school plan to expand into park. Council will make final decision

Hialeah's Planning and Zoning board approved a charter school's expansion into Slade Park, sparking significant community opposition due to concerns about green space loss.

The beautiful, transit friendly Great Highway park: I should live so long - 48 hills

Opposition fears Prop. K will lead to increased coastal development instead of the promised park enhancements.

London's Pocket Parks: Thessaly Road Oasis, SW8

The Pocket Park near Nine Elms is set for redevelopment after being closed for over a decade, aiming to restore its former public utility.

Wimbledon expansion go-ahead: All England Club gets green light to build 39 new tennis courts

Wimbledon Tennis Championships is expanding onto a former golf course, raising significant local opposition regarding environmental and historical concerns.

The heart of a healthy city: Why parks matter - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Parks are essential for community bonding, health benefits, and child development in urban areas.

Charter school wants to expand into a public park in Hialeah, kill two playing fields

A charter school in Hialeah plans to convert part of a public park into facilities, sparking resident concern over loss of recreational space.

Hialeah board approves school plan to expand into park. Council will make final decision

Hialeah's Planning and Zoning board approved a charter school's expansion into Slade Park, sparking significant community opposition due to concerns about green space loss.

The beautiful, transit friendly Great Highway park: I should live so long - 48 hills

Opposition fears Prop. K will lead to increased coastal development instead of the promised park enhancements.

London's Pocket Parks: Thessaly Road Oasis, SW8

The Pocket Park near Nine Elms is set for redevelopment after being closed for over a decade, aiming to restore its former public utility.
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London's Pocket Parks: Goldington Crescent Gardens, NW1

The small curved garden near St Pancras transformed from a private space into a public park due to historical donations and municipal intervention.

Hialeah puts proposed charter-school expansion in public park on hold. What's at stake?

The city council postponed a vote on COHEA's land expansion project, indicating ongoing community and educational tensions over public park usage.

'No plans to develop Havering's parks', meeting told

Havering Council has no plans to sell or develop public park land, ensuring parks remain protected for the community.

The south London area with four parks, three stations and annual festivals

Coulsdon features rich green spaces and cultural significance, with accessible transport links and active community events like the Coulsdon and Purley Festival.
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Scenery along a superfund site? NYC's neglected waterways are getting glow ups

Malt Drive Park offers a distinctive approach to waterfront design, prioritizing a natural shoreline experience over traditional uniform waterfront layouts.

NYC bans grilling in parks after Prospect Park wildfire amid ongoing dry spell | amNewYork

New York City has banned grilling in public parks to prevent brush fires amid ongoing drought conditions.

NYC's first 'smart' basketball hoop stripped of 'Net features for this reason

The Huupe smart basketball hoop was disabled from live-streaming due to concerns about inappropriate behavior, focusing instead on shot-tracking to promote physical activity.

Scenery along a superfund site? NYC's neglected waterways are getting glow ups

Malt Drive Park offers a distinctive approach to waterfront design, prioritizing a natural shoreline experience over traditional uniform waterfront layouts.

NYC bans grilling in parks after Prospect Park wildfire amid ongoing dry spell | amNewYork

New York City has banned grilling in public parks to prevent brush fires amid ongoing drought conditions.

NYC's first 'smart' basketball hoop stripped of 'Net features for this reason

The Huupe smart basketball hoop was disabled from live-streaming due to concerns about inappropriate behavior, focusing instead on shot-tracking to promote physical activity.
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Long-hidden space under Brooklyn Bridge reopens after 15 years - and public is in awe

A long-closed park under the Brooklyn Bridge reopens, boosting greenspace for a crowded NYC neighborhood.

Election 2024: Low-profile environmental measures could bring big changes to California

California elections feature significant environmental measures on the ballot alongside presidential and House races.
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Back in the game! East New York basketball courts renovated as part of $1.8M initiative * Brooklyn Paper

The Breukelen Ballfield basketball courts renovation promotes community engagement and safety for New Yorkers, especially youth, through improved facilities.

Renovated Basketball Courts Open up at Breukelen Ballfield in East New York

The renovated basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield promote community engagement and safe recreational space for residents of East New York.

Projections light up Floyd Bennett Field at inaugural arts festival * Brooklyn Paper

Revitalization project at Floyd Bennett Field features arts festival showcasing artists and the future of the park.

Back in the game! East New York basketball courts renovated as part of $1.8M initiative * Brooklyn Paper

The Breukelen Ballfield basketball courts renovation promotes community engagement and safety for New Yorkers, especially youth, through improved facilities.

Renovated Basketball Courts Open up at Breukelen Ballfield in East New York

The renovated basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield promote community engagement and safe recreational space for residents of East New York.

Projections light up Floyd Bennett Field at inaugural arts festival * Brooklyn Paper

Revitalization project at Floyd Bennett Field features arts festival showcasing artists and the future of the park.
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#san-jose

Editorial: Open the gates to the Vietnamese Heritage Garden - San Jose Spotlight

Public parks should remain accessible; locking them contradicts their purpose of fostering community and nature appreciation.

No, San Jose's Emma Prusch Farm Park isn't closing

Emma Prusch Farm Park in San Jose is not shutting down despite rumors, continuing to serve the community with its animals and playground.

Editorial: Open the gates to the Vietnamese Heritage Garden - San Jose Spotlight

Public parks should remain accessible; locking them contradicts their purpose of fostering community and nature appreciation.

No, San Jose's Emma Prusch Farm Park isn't closing

Emma Prusch Farm Park in San Jose is not shutting down despite rumors, continuing to serve the community with its animals and playground.
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Bay Area city to pay club $1.5M after debate over huge religious symbol

The conflict over the Albany cross has concluded with the city paying $1.53 million to the Lions Club.

Pier 97 opens in Hudson River Park. Here's what Manhattan's newest waterfront oasis looks like. | amNewYork

Hudson River Park's Pier 97 transforms a dilapidated space into a vibrant park, providing New Yorkers a relaxing recreational destination.

In Morningside Park, a Restored Waterfall, a Renewed Pond, and a Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Public Space

Columbia partners with NYC Parks to restore Morningside Park's pond and waterfall while addressing climate change resilience.

The Tiny NYC Island With A Million Buried Bodies & A Dark History

Hart Island in NYC is transitioning from a burial site with a disheartening past to a publicly accessible park, aiming to change its negative stigma.

Experts: Endangered Species Act could stop Florida from putting golf courses in state park

Florida's plan for expanding recreational spaces threatens native species and habitats, potentially leading to legal action.

Etobicoke park revitalization by and for a low-income community nears completion | CBC News

MABELLEpark symbolizes the achievement of a community-driven effort to create a space designed by and for a low-income community.

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden offers a tranquil retreat featuring classic Japanese architecture and landscaping elements in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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$45K 'hobo fence' last ditch effort to keep homeless out of NJ park as some slam 'inhumanity'

The city's controversial solution to homelessness involved erecting a fence around a public park, restricting access and sparking mixed reactions from residents.

Longtime East Bay politician Ellen Corbett has died, reports say

Ellen Corbett, a revered political figure in the East Bay Area, has passed away, leaving a legacy of championing open spaces and public parks.

Court bid to prevent Spurs leasing rewilded London golf course fails

Public parks are at risk due to court decision favoring Enfield council leasing Whitewebbs Park to build a football academy, threatening open spaces and wildlife conservation.
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