Active  Living  Research  recently  released  two  reports  on  exploring  the  relationship  between  Parks,  Playgrounds,  and  Active  Living.   The  synthesis  concluded  that  parks  and  playground  of  all  types  and  sizes  help  foster  healthy,  active  lifestyles.   The  author  cited  the  importance  of  connector  trails  in  an  interview  with  the  online  Planetizen  newspaper.   The  second  report  emphasizes  the  Economic  Benefits  of  Open  Space,  Recreational  Facilities,  and  Walkable  Community  Design,  another  example  of  the  growing  body  of  research  that  demonstrates  the  importance  of  landscape  architecture  in  keeping  our  commnities  healthy,  livable,  and  economically  vibrant.  

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