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- 1. Local Pocket ParkSelection 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 Completion2012 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
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- 7. Year Of Completion1970 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)
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- 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.
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- 13. Berlin Wall Remnantsin 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 inthe 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 FrequentlyPeople 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 beatbase 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 November2011,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) Characteristicof 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 TheTPO 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 picturessourced 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