News: Parks
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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Ecological protection boosts visitation to scenic lake in south west China
Ecological protection efforts to enhance the environment of the scenic Fuxian Lake in south west China's Yunnan Province have helped drive a rise in visitor numbers. Located in…
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New Zealand’s Green Pavlova conference returns from 25th to 28th May
After New Zealand's 2020 Green Pavlova conference was cancelled due to COVID-19, Recreation Aotearoa will be staging its annual event for parks, recreation and open space professionals…
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Dubai looks to expand public parks network as part of 2040 vision
Brand Dubai and the Dubai Municipality have announced plans to double areas given over to green public open space in the Emirate. Part of Dubai’s 2040 vision, the project aims to…
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Singapore’s former Big Splash reopens as Coastal PlayGrove with city’s tallest outdoor play area
The former Big Splash site at Singapore’s East Coast Park has been revitalised as a 4.5-hectare park with new play features and expanded areas of open space. The redevelopment of the…
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World Leisure Day to be celebrated for the first time on 16th April
The World Leisure Organisation has announced its newest international initiative - the World Leisure Day - to be celebrated for the first time on 16th April. In a statement World Leisure…
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Singapore sets sustainable targets for next 10 years
The Government of Singapore has this week released details of a national agenda on sustainable development with the unveiling of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Introduced as a…
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