About Us
| Michael Cohen Founder, Must have Play Michael Cohen grew up in Brighton and London, England. In 1979, he graduated from Middlesex University, London, receiving a BSc with honors in Society and Technology. He has lived in Ithaca, New York, since 1980. For 21 years, Michael worked at the internationally renowned playground company created by the architect Robert S. (Bob) Leathers. He has helped hundreds of grass-roots community groups in the U.S. and overseas create outstanding children's playgrounds. In 2010, Michael created Must Have Play to design and build similarly innovative playgrounds to meet the needs of elders for attractive and effective places to exercise, socialize, and play.  |
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| William Clune (known as "B") Visualization specialist B brings over 10 years of experience in technical design, illustration, 3d modeling and visualization to the team. His passion is working at the confluence of technology and art. Trained as a sculptor and jeweler, B is transitioning his art from the physical to the virtual design environments. At Must Have Play, B renders design concepts for the team and their clients. By visualizing alternative concepts the design team and clients can identify and select the optimal and most appealing playground designs. |
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