Project 3 - "Sense of place" presentation (5 Slides)

  The shown set for design project three is “Belmore Park”  at Eddy Avenue, Pitt Street, Hay Street and the railway line, Haymarket, in front of Central Railway Station.

The area is at the centre of Sydney’s CBD, a lot of transportation , people flow and noise pollution. The park design plan was done in 1993 and was never renew.

From ABS –

•There are a equal amount of female and male in the area.

•Since it is close to Haymarket and Chinatown there are fair amount of Asian background population in the area.

•The age group are mostly 25-54, which is a age group that is gradually aging and concern about their health.

•The region lived are mostly professional full time workers which a lot do go for a run during lunch break and after work.

•There are also a lot of crime in the area – and in all variety of crime.

As I mention “Belmore park” is close to

•Central railway station

•Eddy avenue bus stops

•Tram line

•Capitol theatre

•Haymarket

Which is the centre or a important pathway connection to transportation, shopping and offices.

During the weekend there are groups of families that exercises in the park to stay fit and health.

During lunch time there will be university students and office people relaxing themselves on the grass.

There are only one water resource and seats are facing the pathway due to the fact the council don’t want homeless people to stay in the area and cause discomfort to the public.

There are request in the 1993 park plan report to add equipment to the park, where it can be children

and elder friendly.  In Taiwan there are pebble healthy pathways for the public to walk on to boost their blood flow and increase their health. Or in other countries there are outdoor gym sets to encourage elderly to exercise in a open space.

Design Ideas 

In Netherlands there are chairs which are made from metal and covered in artificial grass are fun to look at and sit in, we wish they incorporated more natural elements.

Exercise area/ furniture for all members in the public and bring more communication to stress city families.