News: Parks
Abu Dhabi authorities launch ‘Active Parks’ community fitness program
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced a new community fitness program to encourage people to exercise regularly and pursue an active, outdoor lifestyle by leveraging the Emirate’s…
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Tributes paid to Singapore’s first Parks Commissioner Wong Yew Kwan
The death of Singapore's first Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, Wong Yew Kwan, has prompted a range of tributes, including from the nation’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.…
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National Geographic recognises Adelaide as a top sustainable destination city
The latest National Geographic Traveller has named Adelaide as one of the world’s best sustainable destinations for 2022 - one of only two Australian destinations to…
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World Urban Parks announces partnership with International horticultural producers to promote greener cities
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and World Urban Parks (WUP) have announced the signing of a statement of collaboration that formalises their global…
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Work to commence on US$175 million Oman Botanic Garden
With a planned completion date in 2023, work has commenced on the US$175 million national botanic garden project in the Sultanate of Oman. Set to be the largest centre of its kind in the…
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ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay transforms into Singapore’s first ‘Garden-in-a-Hotel’
Following a US$33 million overhaul, ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay, owned by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, has completed its transformation into Singapore's first…
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Global study of parks and gardens spotlights value of urban green space
An international study of parks and gardens, published in Science Advances, finds that while the city park may be an artificial ecosystem, it plays a key role in the environment and our…
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Global Wellness Institute spotlights public art and wellness trend
The Global Wellness Institute has spotlighted a new kind of architecture and design trend in which public spaces are specifically aimed at nurturing our wellbeing. The pandemic…
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