The document provides information on several local and international pocket parks. It describes Standard Chartered Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which was refurbished in 2012. It is located along major roads in the city center and features landscaping for relaxation and events. GreenAcre Park in New York City opened in 1970 and occupies 6000 square feet, providing relaxation space between office buildings. Paley Park in New York is celebrated as one of the smallest urban parks, containing a small waterfall that blocks out street noise. It is a popular lunch spot. The document also describes Jonker Walk World Heritage Park in Malacca, Malaysia, the TPO Friendship Park in Penang, Malaysia, and provides characteristics

1. Local Pocket Park Selection List
Standard Chartered Park Along Jalan P Ramlee & Jalan Pinang
Pictures Sourced From: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zvdy/10858848434/in/photostream

2. Year Of Completion 2012
Area (sq m) 3,716 sq m
Activities Relaxation, Appreciationof
landscape, meeting,events venue,
performances
Context/Location Office blocks,frequentlyused
roads, town centre
Article sourced from: http://www.propertyguru.com.my/property-news/2012/9/6092/standard-
chartered-launches-refurbished-park-in-kl
“Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd has unveiled the 40,000 sq ft upgraded public park in Kuala Lumpur,
which will be managed by the company in the next seven years, reported The Business Times
The refurbished park supports the Malaysian economic transformation programme (ETP) by providing KL residents
with a green lung, as well as a place to relax and get in touch with nature.
The park was officially launched by Standard Chartered Group Chairman Sir John Peace and Datuk Raja Nong Chik
Raja Zainal Abidin, Federal Territories and Urban Well-being Minister.
"We have developed with the country since 1875 and we will continue to grow as an integral fabric of the country’s
heritage and future," said Peace.
Standard Chartered Bank is the first company to adopt and maintain a public park in line with national efforts to
make sure that every resident will be able to enjoy ample green space.
Furthermore, the park is under the entry point project of the greater Kuala Lumpur/Kelang Valley national key
economic area.
Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Ahmad Phesal Talib, commented: "The city and its residents can benefit with having
more parks and green areas to reduce stress and create a healthy environment, not to mention an increase in
property value."
Moreover, the City Hall is also working to connect these parks with other green areas such as lakes, rivers, ponds
and playgrounds. It is also planning to plant trees all over the capital and its outskirts.”
Additional Resources:
http://www.thestar.com.my/story/?file=%2f2012%2f9%2f25%2fcentral%2f1
2073298&sec=central

3. http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=191813&page=49
International Pocket Park
GreenAcre Park

6. Pictures Sourced From : http://www.sasaki.com/project/111/greenacre-park/

7. Year Of Completion 1970
Area (sq m)
6000 SF
Activities Relaxation , Meeting, Lunch
Context/Location 51st between Second and Third Aves.
New York, NY
Additional Resources:
http://books.google.com.my/books?id=pjo4AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA99&lpg
=PA99&dq=GreenAcre+Pocket+Park+news&source=bl&ots=expeYP-
tc9&sig=evDLA5Sd6JUt_bvErG_yn_kQhpA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=0AjvU8n
FBo_t8AXyzIGQCw&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=GreenAcre%
20Pocket%20Park%20news&f=false
INTERNATIONAL PARK (Paley Park)

9. Historical background

10. completed in 1967, Paley Park is celebrated as one of the smallest manageable urban parks, and a prime
example of a successful privately owned public space. The design for this 4200 square foot space,
created by Zion and Breene Associates for the William S. Paley Foundation, proves that in even a small
space can serve both a popular meeting ground and a place for relaxation and calm. Slightly elevated
from street level, the sidewalk blends with the park allowing for easy access from passer-by. The park’s
20-foot cascading waterfall, running at 1800 gallons per minute, creates a backdrop of sound that causes
the city noise to fade away.
The walls are covered with dense, green ivy and 17 honey locust trees provide a thin overhead canopy.
The park's wire mesh chairs and tables help to make it a popular luncheon spot. Paley Park has an
intimate relation with the street. Low and inviting steps and trees that canopy the sidewalk often influence
passer-by to stroll through the park on impulse.
Location
The park is located at 3 East 53rd St. in Midtown Manhattan’s cultural district
Site Context
This park isoccupying a 4,200 square foot rectangular lot. There is dense urban fabric
surrounding the site, which consists of mostly high-rises, while the MOMA and
Rockefeller Center are within three blocks of the site to the west and southwest,
respectively. The park is surrounded on three of four sides, with one side open,
effectively spilling out onto the public sidewalk. Referred to as a Pocket Park—or
minipark/vest-pocket park—Paley operates as an open urban space at a very small
scale, serving immediately local population (approximately a 4-block radius). Paley Park
is the archetype pocket park, one that is directly visible from the street in an area of high
pedestrian traffic and helps bring natural light to the street level. Other pocket parks of
merit include Greenacre Park in NYC, and Downtown Squares in Savannah, Georgia.

12. Characteristics of the park

13. Berlin Wall Remnants in Paley Park
Nestled in a small Midtown plaza at 520 Madison Avenue is an unexpected piece of history.
Five sections of the Berlin Wall, in total measuring 12 feet high and 20 feet long, have been on
display here since 1990. Dazzling work by German artists Thierry Noir and Kiddy Citny cover
the wall's western-facing side. The eastern side, meanwhile, remains a blank slab of concrete—
a reminder of the oppressive political regime in the former East Germany. At first glance, this
artifact appears to be just another public mural; it goes largely unnoticed by the office workers
who sit in the park on their lunch break.
Activities that people frequently do at the park
The moveable chairs and tables that let people be comfortable and have some control over
where they sit. A waterfall provides a dramatic focal point and a reason to enter the park; its
noise blocks out the sounds of the city and creates a sense of quiet and privacy. There's

14. adequate shade in the summer from the trees, though they allow a beautiful dappled light to
pass through their leaves.
References & Image:
URL:http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID141.htm
http://lsa496696.weebly.com/uploads/2/9/4/5/29457247/05.12_monday_paley_park.pdf
http://untappedcities.com/2011/09/06/paley-park-a-hidden-oasis-in-midtown/
http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/new-york-secrets/6/
Jonker Walk World Heritage Park (Local)

15. Activity That Frequently People Do At The Park
1.Taking Photo with the statues
2. Lone street performer
3.Appreciation of landscape
4. Meeting
5. Events venue
6.Solving urgent
7.Reporting police report
Characteristic of the park
Things that can be found in the park :

16. 1.Public toilet
2.Police beat base
3.Datuk Wira Dr. Gan Boon Leong’s statue
4.Some animal statue (dragon,elephant & buffalo)
5.Mini Gardens
6.Sidewalk & Fountains
7.Benches
8.Advertisement Board
The Historical Background of the Park
Back in early 2001. 3 shop houses were accidentally tore down by constructor. In year 2010, it's
been refurbished into a recreational park commemorating the inscription of Malacca as World
Heritage besides creating awareness of heritage preservation amongst the public.

17. In 17 November 2011,Datuk Wira Dr. Gan
Boon Leong(Mr. Universe, Mr. Asia, Mr. Malaysia, Mr. Melaka or The father of bodybuilders) ‘s
statue had been established in the park .
In 25 November 2013 , our Deputy Prime Minister , Muhyiddin Yassin with his wife, visited some
places of interests in Malacca privately including The Jonker Street. When visiting the World
Heritage Park, Datuk Wira Dr. Gan Boon Leong and his son met him , a pedestrian visited the
design and history of the park and posed for pictures in front of the statue.Even Muhyiddin
Yassin having one of Malacca famous dessert ,Durian Puff during the time.
Location :Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka, Malaysia
• Coordinates: 2°11'48"N 102°14'48"E (beside Jonker 88)
Site Context

18. 1.Year of completion :2010
2.Area: 754 m²
3.Perimeter: 142m
Location of the park Jonker 88
•Article and pictures sourced from:
http://tongtongmka.blogspot.com/2011/01/jonker-walk-world-heritage-park.html
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Malacca_Malaysia_Police-Station-at-Jonker-Walk-01.jpg
http://wikimapia.org/12594007/Heritage-Recreational-Park-of-Jonker-Walk

19. http://weehingthong.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/is-the-closure-of-jonker-walk-a-threat-made-
good/
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/259020
http://lizdoug.blogspot.com/2012_05_01_archive.html
http://tongtongmka.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-post_6443.html
http://cnews.cari.com.my/news.php?id=493160
http://herrick-mau-makan.blogspot.com/2011_03_01_archive.html
http://emiliaputeri.blogspot.com/2013/09/melaka-river-cruise-menyusuri-sungai.html
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/80596455
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Melaka/Melaka-
1281809/Things_To_Do-Melaka-General_Info-BR-1.html
http://www.boundfortwo.com/2012/10/melaka-trip-jonker-street.html
TPO Friendship Park(Local)
Characteristic of the Park
1.The TPO Friendship Park is beautifully landscaped with well-manicured turf. Walkways,
lighting and benches at the park allow visitors to take a rest when exploring George Town. The
main feature of the TPO Friendship Park is the TPO Sculpture.
2.All over the park are Bucida Molineti trees planted by the various visiting city mayors. The
Bucida Molineti was chosen as the official tree for the park. Over time, these trees are expected
to provide shade to the TPO Friendship Park.

20. •The Historical Background
The TPO is an international tourism organisation that aims to build networks between cities
around the world and develop the tourism industry in the Asia-Pacific region; 68 cities around
the world count themselves as members, along with 32 industry players. Malaysia has five city
representatives in the TPO: Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Kota Baru and, of course, George
Town.
The TPO Friendship Park is a small landscape park in George Town, Penang. Bordered by
Farquhar Street on all sides, the park commemorates the 5th Forum of the Tourism Promotion
Organisation for Asia Pacific (TPO) that was held in Penang from 17 to 20 September, 2012.
The forum drew the participation of 68 city mayors and 32 tourism industry members from all
over the Asia Pacific region. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was present at the TPO Friendship
Park in front of the Bayview George Town Hotel to unveil a 2.7m-tall sculpture. Located right at
the heart of TPO Friendship Park is a fountain jointly built by the Penang Island Municipal
Council and developer BSG Property.
•Location
Coordinates:5°25'17.8"N 100°20'11.5"E
https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/5%C2%B025'17.8%22N+100%C2%B020'11.5%22E/@
5.421647,100.336544,3a,75y,180h,90t/data=!3m5!1e1!3m3!1s7Yx5LK-lRI8AAAQW-
bFfrA!2e0!3e11!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en
In front of the City Bay view Hotel. In the middle of Farquhar Street

21. •Site Context
Perimeter : 402.73 m
Area: 4,720.61 m²
Developer :BSG Property
Completion :19 December 2011
Video :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGh_bpsF1-I (0.00-1.29)
•Activity That FrequentlyPeople Do At The Park
1.Road crossing
2.Relaxing
3.Jogging
4.Event Venue
5.Appreciation of landscape

22. •Articles and pictures sourced from :
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=187406&page=7
http://travel2penang.wordpress.com/tag/tpo-friendship-park/
http://www.thestar.com.my/story/?file=%2f2012%2f9%2f24%2fnorth%2f12071183&sec=North
https://mbasic.facebook.com/BayviewGeorgetown/albums/10152142311760265/?start_index=1
2
http://www.penang-traveltips.com/thumbnails/tpo-friendship-park.jpg
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/travel/article/mppp-gets-to-host-top-tourism-forum
https://www.google.com.my/maps/place/5%C2%B025'17.8%22N+100%C2%B020'11.5%22E/@
5.421647,100.336544,182m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en
http://www.penang.gov.my/index.php/en/20-general/koleksi-ucapan-yab-km/1157-majlis-
perasmian-taman-persahabatan-friendship-park
http://www.penang-traveltips.com/tpo-friendship-park.htm