by Alexandria Stephens | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our long-tenured team member Antonio “Tony” Fernandez on October 4, 2021. Tony leaves behind a wife, 3 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, and 7 grandchildren. Tony worked for Green-Up for 27 years starting as a laborer...
by Alexandria Stephens | Feb 2, 2021 | Playgrounds
2020 was a unique year, so we wanted to review our favorite projects from each season. Which one is your favorite? Featured Project Spring Educare Early Childhood Education Center Educare is an early childhood center on Chicago’s South Side. We worked with Spaces...
by Alexandria Stephens | Nov 4, 2020 | Playgrounds, Uncategorized
When you think of a playground, you might remember afternoons on the merry-go-round or the slides. Today’s schoolyards are quite different and have nearly endless options for play. Modern playgrounds are filled with equipment that makes not only social and...
by Alexandria Stephens | Jul 28, 2020 | Community, Playgrounds
Developmental Importance of Playgrounds Adults today may have fond memories of playing outside with their friends on a daily basis, however, most children today have more enthusiasm for indoor activities than previous generations. Children are getting hours of screen...
by Alexandria Stephens | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Definition: Amenity (uh-men-i-tee) noun, plural a-men-i-ties. Any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure: Can you imagine a nice park without a bench to sit on? What if there was no picnic table to eat your lunch on? Amenities are invaluable...