It’s been a long day of tour stops. You’re visiting a new city or maybe hosting guests in your home town, walking from museums to shops to restaurants and you are tired. We’ve all been there! Outdoor furniture in public spaces - amenities like chairs, cocktail tables, benches, and even play areas - provide areas for visitors of a downtown area to take a seat and relax...a third place.

Keeping public fountains and splash pads safe, clean, and working perfectly Photo credit: Evan Semon for CSG As Colorado grapples with a historic drought and the anticipated record-breaking heat this summer, water features are critical to keeping cool in urban environments. This “blue infrastructure” can provide a fun and visually attractive gathering place, often thought of as an affordable alternative to swimming pools. Water features like public fountains and splash pads a

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Infographic from CSG shows what is involved in keeping urban areas clean, functional, and welcoming to all.