HOUSING 2016
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The world needs play*

Harbour Landing MR-9, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Playworld representative: Jeff Jackson—The Playground Pro

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.

MILLENNIALS A BOOM OF THEIR OWN Who are they? As a generation, they’re bigger than the Boomers. Baby Boomers 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. Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

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 of millennials prefer to live in mixed-use communities. PUBLIC TRANSIT According to Nielsen, they want... 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. Are you ready for them

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 Hollywood Boulevard Ages 5–12

Kuhns’ Kourt Ages 5–12 Filbert Street Ages 2–5

Fresh Pond Apartments, Cambridge, Massachusetts Playworld representative: Ultiplay

SIMPLE & SCALABLE PROGRAM YOUR PLAY AMENITIES Creating a scalable, customized program for your properties makes playground selection simple, flexible and coordinated. Invest and grow at your own pace. Small, medium and large offerings suit a range of budget and site specifications— and can be expanded over time using our integrated play components.

Identify Needs Small Are there specific architectural style or color considerations? What size space? How many users? What age ranges? What budget? 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. 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...

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...

Early Childhood play helps young children ages 5 and under learn and develop physical, cognitive and social skills. Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Early Childhood playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs. Fun Centers™ Wonderfully whimsical but designed for fantastical fun. Eight designs and two color palettes available to suit any budget or space. 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....

Themed Playgrounds spark imaginations and conversations by providing a familiar play context. 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. 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.

Classic Playgrounds combine favorite play activities in new ways with fresh colors and designs. Request the 2016 Buyer’s Guide for more Classic Playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs. PlaySimple® Budget-friendly playgrounds combine favorite activities in 8 configurations. Available in 2 color palettes for easy ordering. Challengers® & Playmakers® Play Fundamentals 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...

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 Modern Playgrounds at Playworld.com/Catalogs. 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. 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...