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Arcadia Park

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

The purpose of the park was highly based on the information collected around the surrounding information and demographics of the site.
Through brainstorming, I found what the main purpose of my park should. It showed to me what things I need to provide in my park to accommodate those that would highly use my site. Furthermore, it taught me to keep in my the location and environment that my park will be in. By doing so, it showed what limitations and restrictions I have in building my park.

This Step

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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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