HOUSING 2016
Playgrounds yield greater ROI than other amenities, earning their keep with curb appeal, resident retention, and affordable ownership. It’s a smart investment—because even as demographics shift, families still need access to quality outdoor play. The challenge is finding the ideal play design for your space, your residents, and your budget. Fortunately, we make it simple. Harbour Landing MR-9, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Playworld representative: Jeff Jackson—The Playground Pro 1
MILLENNIALS A BOOM OF THEIR OWN Who are they?
73%
of millennials report they are very or somewhat likely to move in the next 5 years.
Source: America in 2015: A ULI Survey of Views on Housing, Transportation and Community
People born 1980-2000
Millennials
As a generation, they’re bigger than the Boomers.
Baby Boomers
92 Million 77 Million
62%
PARKS
of millennials prefer to live in mixed-use communities.
RETAIL
ENTERTAINMENT
PUBLIC TRANSIT
WALKABILITY
According to Nielsen, they want...
DIVERSITY
Renting vs. Owning
As millennials enter their peak home-buying years, their reluctance to enter the housing market could change. The cohort’s sheer size, plus its desire to settle down in the future, could lead to a surge in home sales.
What’s this have to do with playgrounds? Aren’t millennials self–absorbed loners? A Pew Research Center study says otherwise:
70% want to get married someday. 74% want to have kids.
Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Peak home-buying age: 25–45
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Are you ready for them? 3
Kuhns’ Kourt Ages 5–12
500–1519
Metro Collection is specially designed for extra hard use and lots of play activities to keep energetic kids engaged and active. Durable steel and aluminum components ensure long wear and play with designs to fit every space and budget. Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Metro Collection at Playworld.com/Catalogs
Melrose Place Ages 5–12
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500–1556
Hollywood Boulevard Ages 5–12
500–1554
Filbert Street Ages 2–5
350–1553
Broadway Ages 5–12
500–1557
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Fresh Pond Apartments, Cambridge, Massachusetts Playworld representative: Ultiplay
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SIMPLE & SCALABLE PROGRAM YOUR PLAY AMENITIES
How it works
Creating a scalable, customized program for your properties makes playground selection simple, flexible and coordinated. Identify Needs Small Invest and grow at your own pace.
Are there specific architectural style or color considerations? What size space? How many users? What age ranges? What budget?
Small, medium and large offerings suit a range of budget and site specifications— and can be expanded over time using our integrated play components.
Design We’ll design a playground program for maximum coordination and efficiency across your properties— with the size scalability and add–on options you need for maximum flexibility.
Medium
Implement
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Include freestanding products in your program offering as optional add-ons to provide owners with flexibility while complementing your core playground design.
Every business model is different. We’ll work with you to develop the best way to share this exciting new opportunity with property owners—flyers, brochures, email, or even web assets. Your dedicated sales rep is available to assist with questions and ordering.
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SUSTAINABILITY PAYS ADD PLAY VALUE EARN LEED® CREDITS We’re proud to be the only commercial playground company to offer Cradle to Cradle Silver certified products. Because sometimes the planet—not profit—should be top priority. CM
It’s good business, good PR, and good for the planet. LEED® certification differentiates your properties. Attracts residents. Lowers operating costs. And pays dividends in positive community perception. LEED certification can also qualify your projects for a growing number of state and local incentives. Playworld products can help earn LEED v.4 credit toward certification through section MRc4 - Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Material Ingredients. Credit is earned by using products with "associated ingredient reporting and assessment documentation and certification like Health Product Declaration and Cradle 2 Cradle." If LEED certification is on your list, contact your local Playworld representative to learn how we can help.
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LEED ®, and its related logo, is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and is used with permission.
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Early Childhood play helps young children ages 5 and under learn and develop physical, cognitive and social skills.
Themed Playgrounds spark imaginations and conversations by providing a familiar play context.
Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Early Childhood playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs.
Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Themed playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs.
Nature Put a forest anywhere and let kids meet up in a “tree-house”, explore a jungle, and discover new things.
Fun Centers™ Wonderfully whimsical but designed for fantastical fun. Eight designs and two color palettes available to suit any budget or space.
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Activo® Bambino™
Home Dome
Open design with age-appropriate activities provides hours of entertainment for little ones. Four designs available in all colors.
Is it a climber or a play house? It’s both! Children can play in, on and around it. Lots of details for added fun. Select from our color palette to customize.
Nautical
Castle
Pirates hunting treasure, pilgrims headed to new lands, or even Noah with a ship full of animals.
Fairy tales begin here as kids imagine dragons, knights, princesses and ogres in far-away lands.
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Classic Playgrounds combine favorite play activities in new ways with fresh colors and designs.
Modern Playgrounds with sleek lines and open play paths create a contemporary feel and lots of interaction.
Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Classic Playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs.
Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Modern Playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs.
PlaySimple® Budget-friendly playgrounds combine favorite activities in 8 configurations. Available in 2 color palettes for easy ordering.
Activo® Kids work off lots of energy in this open design that packs plenty of play value into a small carbon footprint. Easy to add to existing play areas.
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Challengers® & Playmakers®
Play Fundamentals
Nuvo™
PlayWeb®
Select from our predesigned playgrounds or create a custom playground with your local play consultant. Many options available.
These playgrounds offer a variety of activities to fit any space, budget or design aesthetic. Select color palettes available.
Rolling curves and swirls add a rounder, more organic look and feel to your playspace with fun climbers, slides, play panels and roofs.
Provides challenge and engagement for kids, and a point of interest and differentiation for potential residents. Available in three sizes.
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HARBOUR LANDING CONNECTING WITH SUCCESS THROUGH PLAY Spanning 780 acres in Southwest Regina, Saskatchewan, Harbour Landing was designed to meet an increasing market demand for neighborhoods where people can live, work, and play in the same area.
A combined effort between developer Dream Development, and planning, engineering and landscape architectural consultant Stantec, Harbour Landing was designed to create an ideal balance of apartments, rental homes and single family-owned homes, along with commercial offices and a variety of retail and dining spaces. Its extensive recreational space includes 11 parks and 6 playgrounds. Why so many? For one, they enhance land use efficiency. Harbour Landing used integrated solutions to meet municipal and provincial drainage and open space requirements. But their play investment goes beyond requirements. According to Stantec spokesman Brad Wilson, “Dream Development realizes the value of play, and they’re ready to commit space to that. Stantec shares that commitment.”
Brad Wilson, Project Manager, Stantec
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At the heart of Harbour Landing, a dino playground provides a centerpiece of fun, educational play value. It also helps to connect Harbour Landing to the larger surrounding community—organizations such as the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and the Saskatchewan Science Centre have collaborated to create community events in the prehistoric park for children and parents. It shows how play value drives property value—creating an attractive destination, a point of connection, and most importantly, a thriving community.
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Here. Now. Together. The where, when, how (and why) of play. Here, in the real world. In the midst of physical forces and objects that challenge and develop strength, balance, coordination and confidence. Now, relevant to the context, pressures and preferences of today’s children and families. Geared toward their evolving needs—based on the most current developmental research. Together through play, face–to–face, interacting in meaningful ways. The communication and cooperation that strengthens emotional and intellectual intelligence and social bonds.
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1000 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837–9795 USA Toll-free: 800.233.8404 Phone: +1.570.522.9800 Playworld.com © 2016 Playworld Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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