News: Parks
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…
read moreWorld 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…
read moreWork 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…
read moreParkRoyal 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…
read moreGlobal 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…
read moreGlobal 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…
read moreEcological 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…
read moreNew 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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