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Westlake City Community Park

By triplec96 | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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04/30/15
This is an image of the area that I would be building my pocket park for. Looking at my overview, the main point of a pocket park is to incorporate a natural area into a place that wouldn't normally accommodate such a setting. As far as places in my community that fit this requirement, Crocker Park is the only "Urban" setting in Westlake. It is a mixed use space mostly known for a retail setting. However it also includes residential areas, and so simulates an urban environment perfectly. To learn more about it, follow this link at http://www.crockerpark.com/.

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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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