In 2012, an artist in London created an interactive "invisible fence" that passersby couldn't resist. Check out the City Lab article Parks Weren't Always for Everybody for the history behind the article's title, disappearing park…
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I love the idea of play being everywhere, not just at the playground. When I was a kid (oh,…
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This is not an ordinary slide you see before you. This is the slide that three-year-old me slid down on the way to buy shoes. It was magic. The anticipation of arriving at the store that you entered via a slide is so vivid and alive that it is as if it happened yesterday, instead of (gulp) 59 years ago. This piece of magical history still exists in Towson,…
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Seven years ago we made this video for the City of Atlanta's entry into the national competition with KaBOOM!, the playground non-profit organization. Not only did we come in first place, but, more importantly, we continue to focus on creating play opportunities for the children of Atlanta.
Recently, Atlanta became one of only a handful of cities to…
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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has announced “The City of Atlanta is extremely proud to be named ‘Playful City USA’ for the fifth consecutive year. Atlanta will continue to lead the way in offering physical alternatives and recreational activities for improving the lives of our children. Creating…
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At work and in a hurry to get to another floor, but don't want to wait for the elevator?
At work, bored out of your mind, and want a non-caffeinated jolt?
Try the office slide. Works every time!
The office slide?
It's not just kids who need play during their "work day." This slide is at the Google Engineering Hub in Zurich. The…
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What can I say? You've got to love a playful child. (My friend Jason Russell's son Gavin)
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