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Dover-Root Park: 2015 Pocket Park Design Centered on Community Values and a Greener Future

By LKreider.97 | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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04/28/15
Beginning with my research on the city hall meeting, I was able to narrow my search down to 3 specific lots. In reading these, I discovered that only 1 was still open for a project. This article also helped me to understand what other attractions will be going up in the future and exactly what this particular park should contain as to complement what the rest of the city has to offer.

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Help us understand the existing conditions and the location of this park. The following types of work should be uploaded:

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  • site plan drawing of your existing parks or lot.

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