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Arcadia Park

By irososhi | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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05/22/15
What makes a good pocket park? According to the Project for Public Spaces, a good park is one that is eclectic. It is the merging of a space that pertains sociability, activities, linkages, comfort, and aesthetics. My plan was to try and employ as much of these concepts into my park.

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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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This is a fantastic resource. Thanks for sharing it!

By KatherineS, Architect at 07:07 pm, 04 June 2015