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Hultsman, John T.; Cottrell, Richard L. – 1977
This document provides a set of generalized guidelines for the design of units in large family campgrounds. Managers of recreational lands have two responsibilities and goals: to protect the natural resources, and to provide an enjoyable experience for users. With these goals in mind, unique variables to each unit such as shade, site aesthetics,…
Descriptors: Camping, Conservation (Environment), Land Use, Natural Resources
Peer reviewedStencel, John E., Jr. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1974
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Land Use, Natural Resources, Nature Centers
Gold, Seymour M. – Parks and Recreation, 1977
To conserve energy consumed by cars and to improve the environment by reducing air pollution caused by them, communities should develop and expand already existing urban parks so they will be attractive to potential users who can reach them by walking or bicyling. (JD)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Community Planning, Community Resources, Energy Conservation
Johnson, H. C. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
A sanitary landfill project in suburban Chicago is creating a scenic area of comprehensive recreation facilities through the cooperation of private industry and county government. (JD)
Descriptors: Ecology, Land Use, Landscaping, Local Legislation
Lopez, Stephen – Parks and Recreation, 1983
When community groups assume stewardship of underused properties and turn them into recreational spaces, park agencies can save money on overhead and construction. Three stewardship projects in New York State, involving a playing field, gardening areas, and a historical restoration, are described. Criteria for successful projects are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs
Download full textGrube, Karl W. – 1973
Sufficient research has been generated to economically justify the necessary capital investment expenditures in developing the public school site into a community land asset. Open space school sites designed, developed, and maintained as community land reserves are self-liquidating economic land units because they contribute significantly to the…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Educational Parks, Elementary Schools, Land Use
Baas, Alan M. – 1973
This review cites documents and journal articles previously announced in the ERIC catalogs regarding the conventional aspects of site development, as well as some new trends in schoolhouse design. Economic necessities and changing educational practices suggest that the traditional concept of the school as a separate island within the community is…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Educational Complexes, Educational Facilities, Educational Parks
Bannon, Joseph J. – 1976
Intended for professional planners and recreation and park administrators as well as for classroom use, this comprehensive planning guide for leisure resources includes: (1) a planning process overview with emphasis on the necessity of both citizen and professional involvement; (2) practical administrative and organizational needs for undertaking…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Organization, Community Planning, Community Programs
