parks


Jonathan B. Jarvis and Michael Van Valkenburgh lecture on parks at UVA School of Architecture Published on Apr 16th, 2011 0 comments The University of Virginia School of Architecture hosts a lecture by Jonathan B. Jarvis, director of the US National Park Service, and Michael Van Valkenburgh, award-winning landscape architect, who...
Waterlogged: Criticized pool pass pricing sunk Published on Jun 11th, 2009 20 comments Swimmers at Crow Pool enjoy a water aerobics class. PHOTO BY GORDON BLOCK Splashing in the deep end of bad publicity, the city of Charlottesville has formally ended a pricing plan on summer pool...
Water world: Pools awash in excitement, controversy Published on May 19th, 2009 16 comments The new pool at Meade Park will likely open in mid-June. PHOTO BY COURTENEY STUART City families looking forward to splashing and swimming this summer are seeing hopeful signs at Meade Park. The...
McIntire again: City tosses babies with bath water Published on Mar 31st, 2009 29 comments The Eureka 26" x 26"–- coupled with a vacuum release–- appears to meet new federal standards and prevent youthful waders from stubbing toes. COMPANY PHOTO If several top city officials...