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Parrone, Edward G.; Montalto, Michael P. – American School & University, 2008
The importance of athletic fields has increased in today's society because of the popularity of sporting events. As a result, education administrators face challenges when dealing with their athletic facilities. Decisionmakers constantly are being second-guessed in regard to outdated, overused facilities and lack of budget. In this article, the…
Descriptors: Athletics, Administrator Responsibility, Educational Facilities Design, Site Development
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Pilkey, Orrin H.; Neal, William J. – Oceanus, 1980
Describes efforts to evaluate and map the susceptibility of barrier islands to damage from storms, erosion, rising sea levels and other natural phenomena. Presented are criteria for assessing the safety and hazard potential of island developments. (WB)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Earth Science, Land Use, Oceanography
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Describes standards for playing surfaces and characteristics of play surfaces made of organic loose material, inorganic loose material, and compact materials. Necessary site preparation is discussed. An extensive, annotated list of manufacturers of surfaces is included. (DR)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Injuries, Playgrounds