City Parks Blog

• Dogs are good for neighborhood parks. Is it “dog eyes on the park?” (Richard Layman via Ezra Klein)
• Don’t forget about broomball, the poor man’s hockey that is easier to play and in some ways more fun. Cincinnati’s Fountain Square features a league. (UrbanCincy)
• Kaid Benfield lists the past year’s top smart growth stories. #1: The recession hurt smart development somewhat, but sent sprawl into a virtual coma. (Switchboard)
• DC’s plastic bag charge goes into effect; will aid cleanup of Anacostia River. (ASLA’s The Dirt)
• Last month, Sara Wolfson at Smart Growth America described Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley: “after many years of clever ideas, careful planning, and hard work, people are fishing in the Menomonee River — which runs right through the heart of Milwaukee. Commuters and recreational bicyclists are using the new bike paths. There’s a soccer field and even a canoe launch. The land hasn’t merely been cleaned of environmental hazards. It’s been transformed into a place where people want to spend their leisure time. (SGA)

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