Hurricanes, flooding, and record-breaking heat have become a defining part of life in the Carolinas. The reality was impossible to ignore in 2024, whe...
When planning a new housing development, it’s not just the quality of the homes that shapes residents’ everyday experience — it’s the shared spaces de...
In towns and cities across North and South Carolina, well-designed sports facilities do more than provide a place to play — they help shape healthier,...
Playgrounds are places where children run, climb, laugh — and increasingly, where they make music. Outdoor musical instruments are transforming tradit...
In today’s digital-first, high-pressure world, kids are under more emotional strain than ever. According to the CDC, more than 20 percent of U.S. chil...
The nearly 2.5 million students attending the 5,000+ public and private schools in the Carolinas come in all shapes, sizes, and abilities, but they ha...
When we see children on the playground climbing over rocks, scrambling up slides, and roughhousing with their friends, our first instinct might be to ...
Inclusive play spaces are transforming the landscape of public recreation, creating environments where children of all abilities can play, learn, and ...
Schools that prioritize investing in quality playgrounds reap benefits that extend beyond recess, fostering growth in physical, cognitive, and social ...