Activating the public realm for all ages on the agenda on 7 November Experts from Denmark and the United Kingdom will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 7 November at 2.30 pm in the framework of the 26th IAKS Congress. This workshop looks at walkability and sometimes “swim-ability” in the public realm, broadening the scope and definition of urban active living.
Making schoolyards places of active living for all Experts from Denmark will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 7 November at the 26th IAKS Congress. Schoolyards can provide a uniquely accessible opportunity for those who have a more informal approach to active living. This workshop looks at some innovative approaches to schoolyard design as part of a larger and broader active realm.
Ice rinks for leisure and physical activity on the agenda on 7 November Ice rink experts from Northern America will exchange ideas how to develop the planning and design of ice arenas beyond the traditional model. The international panel will provide examples of successful single-pad and multi-pad ice facilities for sports and leisure use, as well as community-scaled spectator arenas that bring an aspect of entertainment into the market.
Diverse and successful activity areas on the agenda on 8 November Insights in “The planning of skate parks between subculture and the Olympics” will be given by Landskate Partner Veith Kilberth. Learn more about the “Skills Park Winterthur”: the urban activity area for the youth and for the young at heart in Switzerland. HCMA Managing Principal Darryl Condon’s presentation is dedicated to “Activating underutilized urban spaces”. According to CONVIC Partner Bryce Hinton from Australia, public open space becomes the life blood to a living city.
Properly operating leisure infrastructure in large metropolitan cities Experts from Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom will discuss challenges and exchange expertise in this workshop held on 6 November at 2.00 pm at the 26th IAKS Congress. Often large urban areas suffer from outdated indoor and outdoor facilities that are difficult to effectively program and maintain. The process of offering meaningful programs and facilities is complicated by ongoing community growth and diversified expectations.
Active living infrastructure on the agenda on 6 November How to build stronger active living infrastructure in small and mid-size cities? The 26th IAKS Congress brings best practices from Canada, Denmark and the UK to you.
350 attendees from 35 countries Six weeks prior to the 26th IAKS Congress, more than 350 delegates have signed up. Registrations are coming from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, ...
IAKS to present at 26th TAFISA World Congress Tokyo 2019 On 14 November, IAKS Executive Board Member Yoshiko Osamura is presenting “Future Trends in Sports and Leisure Facilities” . The congress theme “Sport for All through Tradition and Innovation” draws inspiration from the Japanese context.
IAKS Japan welcomed eleven delegates On 17 September, IAKS Japan held the expert circle for sports and leisure facilities in Tokyo, Japan and welcomed eleven delegates. They learned about “The evolution of sports and leisure facilities in France and the role of the state”.
Innovative strategy at Smale Riverfront Park’s Destination Playscapes in Cincinnati As a part of a larger masterplan, the city of Cincinnati played host to an innovative and nuanced park project. The resulting design activated a wealth of multidisciplinary research and theory to create an engaging and challenging play space for children and families alike.
