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In the new issue of the Playground magazine an article about our project “Skatepark in a Box” was published recently.
The construction of the new skatepark in Cotonou, Benin, is progressing well. A large part of the formwork and reinforcement work as well as clean layers have already been completed.
In the coastal city of Cotonou, in Benin (West Africa) the construction of the skatepark directly on the Gulf of Guinea has recently started. The skatepark includes classic streetelements, an open flowarea and functions secondarily as a movement landscape.
The submission of the design by LOA | Lars Otte Architektur to the open competition “Redesign of the surroundings at the Nuremberg Trials Memorial and construction of a new visitor center” – in which we were involved in the planning of the green spaces – was recognized with an award. The project The ensemble of the Palace of Justice is freed up in terms of urban space by the creation of a new square in front of the East Wing/Memorium. […]
This year the FLL organizes the FLL Traffic Safety Days for the 12th time. After great popularity in the past years, the event will again take place at two different locations: 22.11 – 24.11.2022 in Falkensee (near Berlin) and on 12.12 + 13.12.2022 in Bonn. In keeping with tradition, this year’s event will once again focus on current technical issues and topics relating to the road safety of trees. Participants will be offered a two-day program on this topic at […]
In a refugee camp in Pirlita/Balti in Moldova there are currently 380,000 refugees who have entered the Republic of Moldova since the beginning of the war. The refugee camp was set up on site by the association “Die AHRche e.V.” (international) and handed over to the local administration. Already in August a “Skatepark in a Box” was set up here by skate-aid and with volunteer skate coaches an offer for the refugee kids was provided. Here, up to 30 kids […]
From now on, up to 30 kids can rent skateboards and protective equipment here twice a week and learn to skate in pedagogically supervised workshops. On November 6, the first workshop took place here with coaches provided by skate-aid, local skaters and employees of Betonlandschaften. More information about the project “Skatepark in a Box” can be found here.
From now on, up to 30 kids can rent skateboards and protective equipment here twice a week and learn to skate in pedagogically supervised workshops. More information about the project “Skatepark in a Box” can be found here.
The new pumptrack in Übach-Pallenberg was recently completed and is open for use. In the coming spring 2023, this will still be ceremoniously opened.
On October 25 were for again in Krefeld to present the design of the new Bowl. Subsequently, the implementation planning will be started and so that the construction work is expected to be tendered in spring 2023. Construction is also scheduled to start in spring 2023 and to be completed and opened in summer 2023.
On the construction site for the skatepark renovation in Syke a lot has happened in the last weeks. The concrete work has been completed and only needs to cure. On Wednesday, November 9, the acceptance of the construction will take place. Accordingly, the new skatepark of Syke can be opened soon.
The published article presents the multifunctional concept with flexible zoning for different uses, as a basketball court, event space or as a youth center. The article appeared in the 5th issue 2022.
The trade journal reports on the reformulation of the set of rules, which must be revised due to the increasing demand for skate and bike facilities. Landscape architect Ralf Maier is working group leader and significantly involved in the revision of the regulations.
“Eldorado for sports enthusiasts” is the title of the article in the new issue 03|2022 and describes the diverse range of uses of the new sports and leisure park.
The published article is mainly about the multifunctional concept which allows a felxible zoning of the use and divides the new skate and leisure facility.
We have been commissioned by the municipality of Straelen to plan a new skate and bike park. In addition, a pumptrack in asphalt construction and other recreational facilities are planned.
The work on the skatepark and pumptrack is finished. Currently, the path connections and green areas are being produced. The opening of the facility is scheduled for fall 2022.
The construction work for the new sports and leisure park on the Sülzwiese has been put out to tender, so that construction can (probably) begin in early 2023. In addition to a skate park, a jumpline for BMX, a calisthenics and pakour facility, a pump track with kid track will also be built.
From now on, up to 30 kids can rent skateboards and protective equipment here twice a week and learn to skate in pedagogically supervised workshops. “Thanks to the commitment of actor Wotan Wilke Möhring as project sponsor of “RTL – Wir helfen Kindern” (RTL – We help children), the first skateboard location of skate aid international for socially disadvantaged children and young people has now been opened together with RTL charity boss Wolfram Kons.” (RTL – Wir helfen Kindern) Titus […]
On August 20, the new skatepark in Geilenkirchen was officially opened. The new facility consists of a small bowl with wallride, a jumpbox with ledge, a few streetelements like flatrail and curb and a seating tribune to the existing baskteball field.
A new bowl with small street elements is planned in Krefeld. On August 16, local users were able to contribute their ideas and wishes on the basis of three different preliminary designs.
On August 5, the new facility in Dortmund-Hombruch, with Pumptrack, Bowl, Streetplaza, Snakerun, Pakour and Calisthenics facility as well as a multifunctional field, was officially opened. In addition to numerous visitors and several food trucks, there was also a spectacular program of different sports. On the multifunctional field the roller disco took place, at the pakour facility a show with somersaults and precision jumps was shown. In addition, it was possible to borrow a lot of sports equipment to try […]
The new sports and leisure park in Dortmund Hombruch with Pumptrack, Bowl, Streetplaza, Snakerun, Pakour and Calisthenics facility as well as a multifunctional field, will be ceremoniously opened on Friday, August 5th. The opening will be accompanied from 4 pm by a varied program for the respective sports, live music and various food trucks.
The new skatepark in Geilenkirchen is close to completion. During the meeting with the construction office and the executing company Campramps, we made a first test ride. The opening of the new facility is dated August 20th, 2022. More information will follow shortly.
On June 29th, 2022 we were in Emlichheim for the safety acceptance of the recently completed, Pumptrack.
On June 22nd, 2022 we were in Recklinghausen for the safety acceptance of the recently completed, Pumptrack.
There will be a second participation workshop for the new skatepark in Bad Neuenahr-Arhweiler on Sept. 6 at 5 p.m., where local users are invited to discuss the designs. The workshop will again take place at the supply station of the non-profit association “Die AHRche e.V.” at Kalvarienbergstraße 1, in 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. The project Skatepark Bad-Neuenahr is supported by “skate-aid” and is accompanied by Titus Dittmann, the founder of “skate-aid”. The project is also supported by the municipal institution […]
On July 6th, 2022 we were in Westhausen for the safety acceptance of the recently completed, Pumptrack.
On July 6th, 2022 we were in Augsburg for the safety acceptance of the recently completed, Pumptrack.
We from StreetGrown e.V. organize the first “Open NRW Pumptrack Cup” in 2022. This championship series is open to all hobby racers and licensed racers, from Germany and from all other countries. It will be started in different age classes and BMX and mountain bikes are allowed. At the races in Rheinberg and Wuppertal, there will also be some stuntscooter classes. (Stuntscooter Fun Race). We leave no athlete out, because Pumptrack Racing knows no age limits! For the final in […]