Connecting People to Nature and Community: The Role of Connectivity and Aesthetics in Community Trail Design
Community trails are an important aspect of healthy, sustainable, and livable communities. They promote physical and mental health, provide a convenient and safe way to travel, can drive economic development and connect people to nature, and foster community-building. When designing a community trail, there are several key elements that must be considered to ensure the trail is safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all users.
A New Community Solution - Placemaking at the Farash Foundation in the East End neighborhood of downtown Rochester, NY
As we wrap up 2021 we are reflecting on some of the major transitions and transformational projects that we hope to amplify and carry into the New Year. As you may have seen in previous blog and social media posts RPKLA (in addition to making vibrant outdoor places at your home) has started prioritizing efforts that impact the public realm and the human condition from places as nearby as your backyard to projects that have the power to shape neighborhoods.
Green Therapy - How you can benefit from health-promoting greenspace
As the warm summer memories begin to fade and the fall finds us slowly moving towards colder months, our thoughts continue to dwell on the importance of healthy places and spaces found outdoors. So often we hear about the benefits of things like greenspace, parks, and public spaces having an opportunity to benefit the health of ourselves and others - but what does this supposed health benefit actually mean, and how can we benefit from it?