- Omaha Trail Links Hinge Upon Cooperation from Local Businesses
Omaha World-Herald - The City Planning Commission has requested the assistance of local property owners in the constuction of two important Keystone Trail connections. (January 5)
- New Britain Museum Nixes Move to the Park
Hartford Courant - The New Britain Museum of American Art abandoned its plan to relocate to Walnut Hill Park after a vocal campaign by local residents. (January 8)
- Singapore Park Becomes Gallery for Legal Graffiti
The Straits Times - Infamous for its anti-graffiti laws since the 1994 caning of American teenager Michael Fay, Singapore now provides a forum for spray-can masters to practice their art.
(January 16)
- Ideas Abound for Boca Raton Park
Palm Beach Post - At a public meeting to discuss the future of a 308-acre park site, Boca Raton residents requested everything from motocross tracks to a firing range. (January 17)
- Security Measures Hold Capitol Steps Captive
Washington Post - A place familiar to tourists, protesters, politicians, and local residents alike, the steps of the U.S. Capitol are the most visible public space to be claimed by the new bunker mentality. (January 25)
- Park Neighbors Take Action to Curb Vandalism
The Spokesman-Review - In Spokane, neighbors of 90-acre Manito Park formulated plans to discourage future acts of property damage. (January 31; You will need to complete a registration form to view the full text.)
- Skateparks Flounder and Flourish in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - Scarce funds have prevented construction of a new skatepark in Germantown, WI, but in nearby Cedarburg plans continue to move forward. (January 31)
