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Comment on Skatepark Advocates Help Get Skateparks Built by Happy Holidays From Pillar Design Studios

Happy Holidays From Pillar Design Studios — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:25:48 +0000

[...] When Stephanie Murdock of Skatepark of Baltimore contacted us four years ago we were happy to help in any way we could. By providing her with a 3D masterplan and conceptual design, she was able to fundraise and gain support for this project which was so near and dear to her heart. Her steadfast efforts have finally paid off; we began the design phase late in 2010. (Read More About Stephanie Murdock and Skatepark of Baltimore) [...]

Comment on Skateable Swimming Bowls by Skateboarders Making a Difference

Skateboarders Making a Difference — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:17:19 +0000

[...] in his community. Andy is a good friend of Pillar Design Studios. Recently we completed a skateable swimming bowl in his backyard with Artisan Skateparks and are happy to share his mission with our [...]

Comment on Skateboarder Making a Difference by Tweets that mention Skateboarders Making a Difference | Skatepark Design Build : PILLAR DESIGN STUDIOS -- Topsy.com

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:31:13 +0000

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Greg Taylor, Pillar Design. Pillar Design said: Skateboarders making a difference in their community – love it! http://bit.ly/ffjaPa <- Great read [...]

Comment on Skateable Swimming Bowls by Skateboarders Making a Difference | Skatepark Design Build : PILLAR DESIGN STUDIOS

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:26:43 +0000

Comment on If You Build Skateparks, They Will Come by Tweets that mention If you build a skatepark, they will come. Take Gentry, AK for example -- Topsy.com

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:04:14 +0000

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Seth Levy, Pillar Design. Pillar Design said: If you build a skatepark, they will come. Take Gentry, AK for example http://bit.ly/fiiCIr [...]

Comment on Skatepark Warranties by Marketing Content Goals | Digital Marketing Content Agents

Marketing Content Goals | Digital Marketing Content Agents — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:45:57 +0000

[...] example, if GRT2 Studios writes a blog post for a client entitled, “Skatepark Warranties” – audience education would most likely be the primary goal and positioning the client [...]

Comment on Skate Spots by Concrete Skatepark On A Budget | Skatepark Design Build : PILLAR DESIGN STUDIOS

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:03:40 +0000

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Comment on Northside Skatepark Grand Opening : Norfolk, Va by Brad Siedlecki

Brad Siedlecki — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:30:06 +0000

John, Thanks for the additional comments. When Pillar Design Studios massaged the existing skatepark design that was element where our hands were completely tied due to site limitations. You are correct, Ideally more area as a runway is optimal for that prop. Thanks for caring about the skatepark and giving us feedback.

Comment on Northside Skatepark Grand Opening : Norfolk, Va by John

John — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:16:24 +0000

Not that I should complain but the only flaw I see other then the one already stated is you can’t get run at all for that long 4 with the hubbas, you can hit the grass gap awkwardly from the bank, but the stairs and hubbas are really hard to skate down

Comment on Northside Skatepark Grand Opening : Norfolk, Va by Brad Siedlecki

Brad Siedlecki — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:34:51 +0000

Thanks for your involvement and input on the project, local feedback is very important to us and we take all comments seriously. We understand what you’re saying, Pillar somewhat had its hands tied during the design phase of the project as we were hired after the initial design input and were asked to “massage” what was already designed. Overall, I think the park turned out great and in any project there are things that could always be changed or improved. Great to hear you will be skating there every chance you get. Send us some photo or video and we’ll get them posted to the site. Thanks for the comment.

Comment on Northside Skatepark Grand Opening : Norfolk, Va by Templeton

Templeton — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:44:09 +0000

The park is fun. Definitely the best park in Hampton Roads. There are some serious flaws in the park that make me question the designer’s understanding of how people skate street. There is a small euro gap right where you get speed to hit the big euro gap. Every day I see people slam or almost slam because of this. The steps on the bank do not have coping on the top where you would grind or slide but do have coping on the side of the steps where no one will grind or slide. The central “fun box” is a relic from decades old skatepark designs it would have been nice to have something more modern and functional. Although the city calls this a plaza, it is definitely not a plaza. Despite all that I’ll be up there every chance I get.

Comment on Skatepark Warranties by Nicole Licari

Nicole Licari — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:46:21 +0000

Peter,
You have a good point. Often Cities do not realize the skatepark is in need of repair. One of the main goals of our blog is to educate, we hope that Skaters will become more vocal and will let City officials know when maintenance and repairs are needed. We also wish to provide insight for municipalities so that they are able to make the best decision possible in regards to which type of facility is best for their community. A Skatepark in need of repair can be a safety concern and ultimately a liability; this is why we recommend quarterly reviews. Ultimately, the hope is an informed municipality would not only budget for the design and construction of a Skatepark but would also include maintenance and or repair costs for life of the park.

Comment on Skatepark Warranties by Peter Whitley

Peter Whitley — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:35:03 +0000

I’m curious how many warranties are actually claimed. My experience is that when Parks Departments are contacted about the shoddy state of their skateparks, they claim ignorance…or suggest that they simply perform routine maintenance such as emptying trash and sweeping up, (maybe covering graffiti). They don’t KNOW that the skatepark is falling apart.

When pressed for more information about a possible warranty claim, they often can’t be bothered to look into, don’t know where the paperwork is, or feel that the reward-to-effort is not balanced in their favor. After all, nobody’s really complaining. (In that vein, skaters themselves often don’t understand when a skatepark is falling apart and simply consider its deteriorated state as a irrevocable fact of life…and not something they have the power to improve.) Skaters’ tacit acceptance combined with an over-worked and under-educated Parks Department suggests that skatepark warranties could be over-promising without any risk.

In the interest of disclosure, some companies who have notorious reputations for producing skateparks that quickly deteriorate are often quite responsive about fixing a problem when there is public agitation…and for that we thank them. It’s just a shame that for every skatepark that activists shine a spotlight on there are probably a dozen more that go unnoticed.

Comment on Crown Hill (Seattle) Newest Skatedot by Andy Heath

Andy Heath — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:20:12 +0000

I hope it’s not that weird chopped-up kidney design they were talking about.

Comment on Northside Skatepark : Norfolk, VA by Roger

Roger — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:41:49 +0000

nice stuff here. nothing like customer testimonials.

Comment on Top 10 : Favorite Skaters by admin

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:57:13 +0000

That’s a great addition to the list. Too bad his knees and injuries didn’t keep him in the game longer. Thanks for the comment.

Comment on Top 10 : Favorite Skaters by Andy Heath

Andy Heath — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:01:36 +0000

Frankie Hill?

Comment on Skate History: Memorable Moments by Greg Taylor

Greg Taylor — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:44:09 +0000

Rodney Mullen always pushing progression is pretty huge. He took freestyle skateboarding to the streets and redefined it totally. Don't forget about the first dark slide either!First Darkslide footage from Carlsbad High School 1993

Comment on Skate History: Memorable Moments by admin

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:58:46 +0000

I was hoping someone would notice that – great catch. What are your favorite street moments? Post a link to the video!

Comment on Skate History: Memorable Moments by Templeton

Templeton — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:55:46 +0000

No street moments?