Tag: Parks
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Inside Chengdu: How this city stays chill as pressure heats up
Chengdu’s calm economy: a city built for ease When you think of China’s fast-paced megacities, Chengdu may seem like an outlier. Yet in the rush of a rapidly modernizing country, this Sichuan capital has quietly cultivated a distinct rhythm: a city that favors balance over brute speed. Local planners, business owners, and residents alike point…
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Absolute carnage: Invercargill parks reel from last week’s high winds
Winds tumble trees and disrupt park life Last week’s ferocious winds left Invercargill parkland littered with broken branches, uprooted trees, and plenty of debris. Council workers and contractors have since been head down, tackling what locals are calling “big work” to restore order in the city’s cherished green spaces. Cleanup crews on the ground Municipal…
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After the Storm: Invercargill Park Clean-Up Continues as Winds Toppled Trees
Overview: An Alden of Destruction in Invercargill Last week’s powerful winds left Invercargill’s parks littered with fallen branches, uprooted trees, and debris scattered across walking paths and open spaces. The scene was described by locals and council staff alike as “absolute carnage,” a stark reminder of nature’s force and the ongoing effort required to restore…
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City unveils artificial turf at Old Market Square
City swaps grass for durable turf at Old Market Square The city has replaced the grassy expanse in front of the Cube stage with artificial turf at Old Market Square. The move aims to provide a more durable surface that can withstand the heavy, year‑round use the area routinely experiences during Winnipeg’s bustling event season.…