Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed August 19, 2026
Philly's Innovative Urban Park to Bridge I-95
Building new urban parks is challenging for large cities. Philadelphia is one city that has doggedly pursued this vision for greenspace and come up with intriguing solutions. One of its most innovative jobs is Penn's Landing Park, scheduled for a 2029 opening....
CEG - Tue August 04, 2026
Carlsbad Breaks Ground On Veterans Memorial Park
The city of Carlsbad broke ground on July 26, 2026, on a $57.2 million, 93.7-acre Veterans Memorial Park, kpbs.org reported. BrightView Landscape Development is the contractor for the project, receiving a $39 million contract....
NYC Department of Design and Construction - Mon January 12, 2026
$12 Million Del Valle Square Upgrade Improves Traffic, Pedestrian Safety, Creating a Vital New Space in Hunts Point
The NYC Department of Transportation, NYC Parks and the NYC Department of Design and Construction announced the completion of a $12 million project that transformed the Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square in Hunts Point, Bronx, into a versatile public space surrounded by calmer traffic and improved pedestrian safety features....
GriceConnect.com - Mon November 17, 2025
Statesboro, Ga.'s Ambitious Creek on Blue Mile Project Plans Are Still Being Formed
Statesboro, Ga.'s Creek on the Blue Mile Project took center stage during the city's mayor and council work session recently when a comprehensive update on where the project stands and the financial challenges now shaping its path forward was heard....
Cherokee Tribune & City of Canton - Mon October 20, 2025
Canton, Ga. Officials Approve New Park Funding as Work Begins on Pedestrian Bridge
City officials in the Cherokee County community of Canton, Ga., north of Atlanta, have awarded a $7.6 million construction contract for the creation of a park in south Canton. On Oct. 16, 2025, the city council voted 4-2 to award the contract to Diversified Construction of Georgia, located in nearby Tucker....
American Rental Association Foundation - Tue August 26, 2025
ARA Foundation Completes Impact Project, Donates $20,000 to Playing Field in Madison, Wis.
The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and the Toro Company Foundation donated equipment and volunteers to provide outdoor play areas at the Playing Field's new childcare facility in Madison, Wis., on July 23....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed August 20, 2025
Buckley Builds Mid Air Park in Philly
With the nation's 250th birthday just a year away, Philadelphia is busy preparing to commemorate that event. The city had a foundational role in those history-making events and the celebrations promise to be memorable....
WPRI-TV - Mon August 04, 2025
Providence, R.I., City Council Approves Construction, Renovations Totaling $148.5M
Nearly $150 million in capital improvements are planned in Providence, R.I., over the next year, including the construction of a new facility for the city's Department of Public Works (DPW), WPRI-TV reported Aug....
Bobcat - Mon June 30, 2025
Bobcat Social Media Campaign Benefits Local Parks, Recreation Spaces
Bobcat Company is giving back to local parks in celebration of the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) Park and Recreation Month. Throughout July, Bobcat invites individuals to join in giving back to their communities....
Portland Press Herald & City of Saco - Wed June 18, 2025
Officials in Saco, Maine Consider Efforts to Remodel the Town's Historic Pepperell Park
The town of Saco, Maine, could see a remodeling project of its historic Pepperell Park in the near future. At a Saco City Council meeting on June 16, 2025, councilors heard a presentation from Ryan Sommer, the town's parks and recreation director; and Todd Richardson, a landscape architect, on the potential renovation plans, the Portland Press Herald reported....
