- Manhattan Activists Turn Industrial East Side Waterfront into New Park
Landscape Architecture Opened in 2002 but dedicated in June 2003, Stuyvesant Cove Park is a 3 acres man-made park on a reclaimed waterfront on the East River. (August 1)
- Construction on Crumbling Neighborhood Park in Oakland, CA Finally on Track
Oakland Tribune Neighborhood activists developed a plan to add trees, paths, pathways and play areas to their park, and helped raise $1.7 million for the project. (August 4)
- Ohio Leads the Country in ‘Tree Cities’
The Beacon Journal The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated 231 communities in Ohio as ‘tree cities’; but some residents would rather not foot the bill for beautification projects. (August 4)
- Bush Administration Approves $156 Million Plan for Lower Manhattan's Open Spaces
HUD.gov/news The funding will be used to improve public parks and open spaces, to make street improvements and to provide to more pedestrian-friendly access in Lower Manhattan. (August 6)
- Dog-Friendly Trend Gains Ground in Charleston Area
The Post and Courier Large fenced-in areas and off-leash areas are becoming more common in Charleston area parks, allowing dogs and their owners to enjoy parks without bothering others. (August 18)
- Philadelphia May Reach Compromise on Skating Ban in Love Park
Phildelphia Daily News The City Planning Commission is recommending the City adopt a plan that would allow skateboarding during limited hours in Love Park, once among the most popular spots for street skating in the county. (August 21)
- Vacant Lot in Weehawken, NJ Turned into Urban Oasis
Weehawken Reporter Once an eyesore that collected trash, this small park now has picturesque landscaping, a fountain and promenade, and a place for children to garden. (August 23)
- Staten Island Park Features Acres of Unspoiled Wilderness
Staten Island Advance Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve is a 260-acre park in the middle of one of the fastest growing neighborhoods on Staten Island. (August 27)
