Goodman Gardens
Summary
As I have explored the fascinating concept of Pocket Parks, my ideas have all been centered around a hypermodern yet lush green space for professionals of all ages to gather for a number of purposes. As the concept of a pocket park is centered around creating green space where there is none, my research has focused on providing denizens a space where their primary activities revolve around resting and recharghing. For this purpose, as well as the veritable environmental issues that surround the Las Vegas biosphere, I have researched desert plant life and sustainable materials that all work together to make a paradoxically lush and modern space. To collect information, I focused on three main areas, plant life, modern materials, and general flow.
This Step
What should I upload in this Collect Info step?
Help us understand the existing conditions and the location of this park. The following types of work should be uploaded:
- photos
- a short video
- site plan drawing of your existing parks or lot.
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