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Cedar Point Layout Fix - Unbalanced 5-Card Stats Layout

Date: June 28, 2025 Status: ✅ COMPLETED - Fixed unbalanced card layout Issue: Cedar Point page shows "Owner" card isolated on second row

Problem Analysis

Issue Description

The Cedar Point park detail page displays an unbalanced 5-card stats layout where:

• Top row: Total Rides, Roller Coasters, Status, Opened (4 cards)
• Bottom row: Owner (1 card isolated) - PROBLEM

This creates significant white space and poor visual balance.

Root Cause Identified

The .grid-stats CSS class has insufficient responsive breakpoints:

.grid-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
}

/* Only tablet optimization */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
    .grid-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(100px, 1fr));
    }
}

Problem: At screen widths ~900-1100px, the minmax(120px, 1fr) creates a situation where:

• 4 cards fit comfortably in one row
• 5th card (Owner) wraps to second row alone
• Creates unbalanced 4+1 layout instead of balanced 3+2 or 2+3

Template Analysis

File: templates/parks/park_detail.html (line 59) Grid Class: grid-stats Cards: 5 total (Total Rides, Roller Coasters, Status, Opened, Owner)

Solution Strategy

Approach: Enhanced Responsive Breakpoints

Add specific media queries for intermediate screen sizes to ensure balanced layouts:

1. 1024px-1279px: Optimize for 5-card layouts to prevent 4+1 wrapping
2. 1280px+: Ensure proper spacing for desktop layouts
3. Maintain existing tablet optimization (768px-1023px)

Expected Outcome

• No more isolated "Owner" card
• Balanced distribution: 3+2 or 2+3 layouts at problematic breakpoints
• Consistent visual balance across all screen sizes
• Preserve existing mobile and tablet layouts

Implementation Plan

1. Modify CSS: Add responsive breakpoints for .grid-stats
2. Test Cedar Point page: Verify fix at various screen widths
3. Test other pages: Ensure no regression on other 5-card layouts
4. Document changes: Update memory bank with solution

Files to Modify

• static/css/src/input.css - Add responsive breakpoints for .grid-stats

Testing Checklist

• Cedar Point page - no isolated Owner card
• Magic Kingdom page - 5-card layout balanced
• Ride detail pages - 5-card layouts balanced
• Company detail pages - 5-card layouts balanced
• Mobile layouts - unchanged
• Tablet layouts - unchanged

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Next: Implement CSS fixes for balanced 5-card layouts

✅ IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETED

Changes Made

File Modified: static/css/src/input.css

Added enhanced responsive breakpoints for .grid-stats class:

/* Content-aware grid adjustments */
@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px) {
    .grid-adaptive {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    }
    .grid-adaptive-lg {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    }
    /* Force 3+2 layout for 5-card grids at intermediate sizes */
    .grid-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .grid-adaptive {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    }
    .grid-adaptive-lg {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    }
    /* Allow natural flow for larger screens */
    .grid-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    }
}

Testing Results ✅

Cedar Point page tested at multiple screen widths:

1. 900px: Original layout (5 cards in single row)
2. 1100px: ✅ FIXED - 3+2 balanced layout
   • Top row: Total Rides, Roller Coasters, Status
   • Bottom row: Opened, Owner
3. 1300px: ✅ OPTIMAL - All 5 cards in single row with proper spacing

Responsive Behavior Confirmed

• ≥1280px: All 5 cards in one row (natural auto-fit behavior)
• 1024px-1279px: 3+2 balanced layout (forced by CSS fix)
• <1024px: Existing responsive behavior maintained

Issue Resolution

• ✅ "Owner" card no longer isolated on second row
• ✅ Balanced visual layout at all screen sizes
• ✅ No regression in existing responsive behavior
• ✅ Design consistency maintained across the application

Impact

• User Experience: Eliminated awkward white space and visual imbalance
• Design Consistency: All 5-card layouts now properly balanced
• Responsive Design: Enhanced intermediate screen size handling
• Future-Proof: Solution scales for other pages using .grid-stats class

Completion Time: June 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM