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Pocket Park

By D Crispy | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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Summary

1. What is a Pocket Park?
A pocket park is a small park occupying a vacant lot or piece of land.

2. What types of elements are appropriate for a Pocket Park?
Some elements appropriate for a pocket park include pathways, benches, grass areas, sculptures, and playgrounds.

3. Where are there examples of Pocket Parks in the Las Vegas valley? (List more than one and describe some of the elements on the site.)
-Intersection of Charleston and 8th – Mary Dutton Park: sculptures and pathways
-La Mesa Dr – Royal Oaks Pocket Park: grass lot, single tree
- Green Vally Parkway – N.Green Valley Parkway Pocket Park: pathway and several trees

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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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