The Outdoor Space Planning category covers the broader process of planning complete outdoor environments. These posts look at playgrounds, shade, surfacing, site amenities, circulation, site conditions, and long-term use. The goal is to help schools, faith-based organizations, multifamily properties, and community groups make informed project decisions.
In Southern California, shade can make the difference between an outdoor space that is available and one that is actually used. That does not mean every part of a campus, playground, or residential property needs to be covered. A more useful question is: Where does sun exposure affect comfort, shorten use, or cause people to…
Planning a playground surfacing project? Start with site conditions, use, maintenance, accessibility, and budget before choosing a surface.
Most playground projects are handled by people who already have another job to do. Here’s what to clarify first before choosing equipment: users, budget, site conditions, surfacing, installation, and approvals.
If you’re starting to plan a playground, one of the first questions is usually: What type of structure makes the most sense for our space? When we’re talking with a school, faith-based organization, or community group, we usually start by looking at how playground systems are grouped by material, layout style, or overall feel. From…