Park Stories
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Park Stories
Rec Facilities: Future Readiness
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PRB+ Magazine
How civic architecture can redefine resilience
By Jeff Kuhnhenn
As communities face frequent climate events, social disruptions, and infrastructure challenges, civic architecture is being reimagined as a front line of resilience. Libraries, recreation centers, and municipal buildings—once regarded as the background fabric of civic life—are increasingly recognized as essential public assets that can sustain communities during crises.