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Sylvia Walker54 Posts
Sylvia grew up in Orange County and has lived in Irvine for about twenty years. Sylvia currently lives in Portola Springs. Sylvia supports affordable and workforce housing as well as sustainability issues. In addition, she has an interest in gardening and advocates for more community gardens in Irivne.
Irvine Considers Coir-Based Artificial Turf for Some Great Park Sports Fields: Recycling and Commissioners Direction to Staff
This is the last article in a five-part series focusing on an Irvine Staff proposal to use a new coir-based artificial turf product on some Great Park sports fields. The series highlights the artificial turf discussion that occurred at the May 8th Sustainability Commission meeting. The May 8th discussion included the pros and cons of using […]
Irvine Considers Coir-Based Artificial Turf for Some Great Park Sports Fields: Maintenance, Playing Times, Costs
Note: Photo is of one of the various types of lawn equipment that is sometimes used to maintain artificial turf sports fields. This is the fourth article in a five-part series focusing on an Irvine Staff proposal to use a new coir-based artificial turf product on some Great Park sports fields. The series highlights the […]
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Opinion: Why is the Musical Chairs Game Being Played at Irvine Commissions?
The Irvine Musical Chairs Game has been played for decades during election seasons. And various city council members, former and present, have played this game in Irvine. The main players are Irvine city council members. The secondary players are some of the candidates that these city council members have endorsed for the upcoming Irvine elections. […]
Irvine Considers Coir-Based Artificial Turf for Some Great Park Sports Fields: Injury Risks, Field Temperatures, and Water Use
This is the third article in a five-part series focusing on an Irvine Staff proposal to use a new coir-based artificial turf product on some Great Park sports fields. The series highlights the artificial turf discussion that occurred at the May 8th Sustainability Commission meeting. The May 8th discussion included the pros and cons of using […]
Irvine Considers Coir-Based Artificial Turf for Some Great Park Sports Fields: PFAS, Toxins, and Health Issues
This is the second article in a five-part series focusing on an Irvine Staff proposal to use a new coir-based artificial turf product on some Great Park Sports fields. The series highlights the artificial turf discussion that occurred at the May 8th Sustainability Commission meeting. The May 8th discussion included the pros and cons of using […]
Irvine Considers Coir-Based Artificial Turf for Some Great Park Sports Fields: The Process
This is the first article in a five-part series focusing on an Irvine Staff proposal to use a new coir-based artificial turf product on some Great Park Sports fields. The series highlights the artificial turf discussion that occurred at the May 8th Sustainability Commission meeting. The May 8th discussion included the pros and cons of using […]
