Download - Community park (cl)
Project 1: Experiential Landscape
Community ParkName of group:
Group Members:
Name of tutor:
Alpaca
Lee Yet Yee
Koo Jian Xiang
Karen Choo Qiao Ying
Madeline Liew Zhi Qi
Tam Zhao Wei
Rachel Yeo Chi Xuan
Ms Renee
ContentIntroduction
Local Case Study
International Case Study
Historical Background
Characteristic
Contextual Study
Map
Human Activities
Landscape feature and elements
Conclusion
References
INTRODUCTION
What is a community park?
DefinitionPublic owned landProvides recreational activities beyond neighborhood park Available for physical, social and cultural activitiesApproximately 1.5 Km distance from residential areaSize : 2-8 AcresCater population size : 3,000-12,000 people
LOCAL CASE STUDY: Seremban S2 City Park
Historical Backgroundbuilt by IJM Land (a development group with the aim is to develop a culture with high quality and an improving process)
community events were held
"Mud ball for a Greener Earth" on Earth Day, 19 April 2012 that was organized by IJM Land
opened in year 2005
Characteristic
6.07 hectares
distance from residential area around 1km
cater around 3,000-12,000 people
serves several adjoining neighborhood namely Seremban 2, Saffron Seremban 2, Garden Homes, and Arovana Indah
have sports fields, courts, picnic area, parking area, lake and basketball court.
S2 City Park Map
Contextual Study
S2 City Park
Saffron Seremban
Gardens Homes
Arovana Indah
Commercial Area
Human Activitiesat Seremban 2 City Park
Blowing bubbles
Kite Flying
Aerobics
Fish Feeding
Family Gathering
Cycling
Roller Skating
Workouts
Basketball Playing
Futsal Playing
Children Playing In Children Playground
Landscape Features and Elements
Seremban 2 City Park
PLANTS…
Coconut Trees
Hibiscus Plant
Shrubs
Different Types of Trees
Water Bodies…
Lake
Mini Man Made Fountain
Features…
Sculpture
Lake Watching Pavilion
Wooden Pavilion
INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY: Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East
Historical Backgroundbuilt on the site of a former rubber estate
the first town garden built in Ang Mo Kio between the late 1970s and early 1980s
one of the last remnants of the former rural settlement which is known as Cheng Sua Lai (English: Green Hills Interior)
Characteristic
49,000m2 / 4.9 hectar
Has large number of rubber trees,nutmegs and cinnamon.
Covered with lush greenery
Red brick road park
Surrounded by commercial buildings and housing areas
Contextual Study
Chong Boon Heights
Commercial Area
Residential Area
MRT
Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East Map
Human Activities
Jogging
Foot Reflexology
Practice Tai Chi
Children Playing at Playground
Landscape Features and Elements
Outdoor Stage
Sculpture Rubber Tree Seeds and Nutmegs
Fitness Corner
Red Brick Pathway
Cotton Tree
Pavilion
Wood Chairs
Children Playground
Conclusion@ReflectionOur team has benefited through this project as we are able to:
Identify a community parkKnow more information about both local and international community parksExperience teamworkDiscover things we don't usually realizeHave a deeper understanding of constructed landscape
ReferencesReference for 1&2: IJM Land Berhad, "Corporate Responsibility”
Link: http://www.ijm.com/web/ijm/download/arc_structure_ijml_ar2013_16.pdf
2 June 2014, J.W. Lam, Zatil Husna Wan Fauzi, "City & Country: Special Focus: Seremban Focus - The different facets of Seremban 2
Link :http://42.156.32.85/propmyjoomla/news-a-views/12727-city-a-country-special-focus-seremban-focus-the-different-facets-of-seremban-2.html
Size of S2 Park http://www.seremban2.com.my/about_us.aspx
Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East Characteristic https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/ang-mo-kio-town-garden-east
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/ang-mo-kio-town-garden-east
http://nparks.eventshub.sg/fms/fms_wb_Resource.aspx?ResourceGroupID=2
http://j0035001-2.blogspot.com/2013/06/ang-mo-kio-town-garden-east-june-2013.html
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