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February 19, 20260Comments

Budget Approval for Park Shelters: Creating a Defensible Funding Request

A shelter project often gets delayed (or downsized) not because it's a bad idea but because the budget request isn't packaged in a way that's easy to approve.

February 17, 20260Comments

Landscape Architect Cheat Sheet: How to Write a Shelter Spec

This cheat sheet is designed for landscape architects writing a park shelter spec for tender packages, and for municipalities that want a clean, defensible procurement document.

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February 13, 20260Comments

A smart approach to seasonal maintenance of playgrounds in Western Canada.

A practical seasonal playground maintenance plan for Western Canada: winter playground maintenance, spring playground inspection, and fall prep to reduce repairs.

February 11, 20260Comments

How to budget a Park Shelter Project

A shelter budget goes sideways when the shelter is treated as a single line item. In reality, budgeting a park shelter project requires planning the full scope. That includes structure, foundations, civil/site work, access, installation, and any add-ons.

February 10, 20260Comments

Trailer vs. Smart Washroom: The four factors that will help you make the right decision

When buyers get stuck choosing between a toilet trailer and a smart washroom, it's usually because they're thinking about features. The faster decision comes from site fit:

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