Byways, Greenways and DIRTways: Simple Differences to Keep In Mind

Trail Terminology If you are a designer with experience in trails, you’ve probably heard plenty of the following terms ...

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Boardwalk Design Questions: Timber vs. Concrete Answers

The timber vs. concrete boardwalk debate has picked up over the last couple of years with large, public beach ...

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SITES v2 Rating System for Sustainable Landscapes Available Now

Green building is an integral part of the future of architecture and engineering, whether dealing with buildings, ...

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4 Standout Cities for Trails, Greenways, and Greenspace Development

The expansion of greenways and trail systems has been an exciting movement within the United States. Greenspaces have ...

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Boardwalk Surface Temperatures: Wood vs. Composites vs. Concrete

Note: This article was original published in April 2014 and has been updated and republished. Back in early 2010, ...

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Women's High Heels and Boardwalks Gaps: Minimizing the Risk

During a recent lunch and learn presentation, I was asked by an engineer about the walking surface of our boardwalk ...

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What Causes Boardwalk Tripping Hazards?

We’ve all seen the America’s Funniest Home Videos and YouTube sensations that show people falling, tripping and ...

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ISI Envision: Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System

The LEED certification program charted the path for infrastructure ratings systems in the U.S. As we’ve mentioned, ...

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Event: Wolf Lake Boardwalk Construction in Hammond, IN

As a connection for the Wolf Lake Trail in Hammond, IN, the Wolf Lake Boardwalk is nearly complete. Stretching 1,050 ...

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Does a Concrete Boardwalk Cost More with a Curved Alignment?

If you’re in a conceptual design stage for a trail, greenway or boardwalk segment, you may be wondering about the ...

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