Westlake Pocket Park
Link: https://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/nrpaorg/Grants_and_Partners/Recreation_and_Health/Resources/Issue_Briefs/Pocket-Parks.pdf
This is a very informative article that I found that explained many key qualities to include. The four qualities that they said were the most important were pocket parks must be accessible, allow people to engage in activities, be comfortable and must be sociable. This article also switched my thinking process of this project to focus on local residents within walking distance and not to focus on everybody. Lastly this article gave advice for placing a pocket park.
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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