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Erie’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Strategic Plan aims to create a balanced and sustainable parks and recreation system that meets community needs and supports future growth. Through inclusive community input, the plan fosters a thriving environment for all residents with equitable access to programs, facilities, and amenities.

Experience Innovation 2024: Community Amenities in Austin, TX, transformed competitors into collaborators, with industry leaders sharing insights openly around their common goal of building better communities. The event revealed that innovation emerges not from having all the answers, but from asking more intentional questions.

The design world moves fast, but the conversations that shape it shouldn't happen in isolation. That's the driving force behind DTJ's Experience Innovation series—a forum where industry minds collide, challenge convention, and forge new paths forward.

From the Chamonix’s Scandinavian-inspired courtyard living to The Imperial’s slope-side luxury, DTJ’s award-winning projects prove that thoughtful design can elevate everyday experiences. Our 2025 Gold Nugget wins highlight both creativity and collaboration in architecture, planning, and placemaking.

Right-sizing community amenities means finding the perfect balance between capital investment and operational costs to ensure long-term value and sustainability. By strategically planning phased developments and aligning amenities with local needs, communities can create spaces that foster lasting engagement and financial success.

Integrating recreation and trails into community design enhances well-being, strengthens environmental connections, and adds lasting value to neighborhoods.