“Turf, Time, and Space”
The impact of artificial turf on athletics and aesthetics.

Astroturf is everywhere. It lies quietly in residential neighborhoods, stands strong in business parks, and supports professional athletes around the world. Even ski resorts have laid the green. Turf can be found in the subtlest of space, or it can sprawl the expanse of an athletic field. It is functional, practical, and a phenomenon that has carpeted the world. Think about it. You don’t water it or cut it, but you do have to clean it. You don’t have to think about it, but please admire it. It has an aesthetic appeal and makes a strong statement.

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