MacArthur Lake Project details: Los Angeles’ $40M stormwater capture plan, water-quality goals, park upgrades and resident review points.

Seafair 2026 runs July 31-Aug. 2 on Mercer Island, with official volunteer paths, resident planning notes and safety trainings.

Tonkin Brown project details from Beaverton include road work, culvert replacement, stormwater goals, bidding, and construction timing.

Texas Adds New State Park To Increase Public Access To Hill Country Recreation Texas is expanding its outdoor recreation network with the development of Bear Creek State Park, a new public recreation area that will introduce additional opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, environmental education, and outdoor experiences in the state’s Hill Country region. The Texas…

Michigan State Parks Modernize Facilities, Trails, And Visitor Access Through $273 Million Investment Michigan is completing one of the largest state park improvement initiatives in its history, using a combination of federal recovery funding and state recreation priorities to modernize public outdoor spaces across the state. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has advanced…

Federal Outdoor Recreation Investment Supports New Community Park Development Communities across the United States are receiving expanded support for outdoor recreation projects as federal funding continues to improve parks, trails, playgrounds, and public open spaces. The U.S. Department of the Interior is directing significant resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), helping states…

Summer Recreation Programs Become Key Resources For Youth Wellness And Community Engagement Cities across the United States are increasing investment in summer recreation programs as local governments recognize parks and community centers as important spaces for youth development, physical activity, and social connection. Municipal recreation departments in cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles,…

Park Systems Increase Accessibility Through Inclusive Recreation Infrastructure And Community Programs Public parks across the United States are changing how communities experience recreation by integrating accessibility, adaptive programming, and inclusive design into everyday park planning. Recreation agencies are investing in facilities, trails, playgrounds, and sports programs that allow more residents to participate regardless of age,…

Artificial intelligence has moved from a software revolution into an infrastructure challenge. Across the United States, the rapid expansion of AI-powered data centers is creating a new wave of electricity demand that is changing how utilities, regulators, and communities plan the future of the national power system. Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars…