Crossroad Park 2.0
Duration : 4 weeks + to be continued
Date : Nov. 2021
Type : Personal work
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Background
To let younger adults engage in the community public spaces and set an example of a future neighbourhood park as a more flexible and comprehensive space, Crossroad Park 2.0 is set up as a sustainable design and service proposal.
PwC: Remote work brings more possibilities
In 2021, around 1/3 of employees worldwide are provided with the option of working remotely, which means those aged 23 to 55 will spend more time within their residential neighbourhoods.
However, the neighbourhood-based public spaces are not prepared to provide services and functions to these residents. The community parks and facilities are currently designed for retired elderly and children. Most of the time, a young or middle-aged adult who exists in a community public space plays the role of an elderly or child caregiver instead of using this space for their purposes.
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What residents do & think
150 valid questionnaires are received, and 90% belong to the 23 to 55-year-old group.
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Why choose Crossroad Park?
My parents and I moved to Hongshan Neighborhood in 2001, and we've lived here for over 20 years. The Hongshan and the Crossroad are two neighbourhoods next to each other. Most residents live as family units; either children with parents or three generations of family members live together.
Crossroad Park is a riverside park locates at the junction of the two neighbourhoods. Because of the limitation of land planning, it doesn't occupy a big area. Though not a fancy park, it's pretty welcomed by nearby residents since Crossroad Park is the only free public park nearby.
Crossroad Park is a riverside park locates at the junction of the two neighbourhoods. Because of the limitation of land planning, it doesn't occupy a big area. Though not a fancy park, it's pretty welcomed by nearby residents since Crossroad Park is the only free public park nearby.
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Neighbourhood public space vs. Other multi-function places
There are many places in the city for residents to have fun, rest, study, and work. Compared to the public spaces in the neighbourhoods, the areas out of a residential neighbourhood are usually the first choices for city residents to spend their days.
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Key Insights
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Persona
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How Might We
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Design Statement
Crossroad Park 2.0 is a sustainable design and service proposal for the Hongshan and Crossroad neighbourhood to set an example of a future neighbourhood park as a more flexible and comprehensive space.
By providing a more flexible physical environment and a self-service management system, Crossroad Park 2.0 will help employee residents be more active within their residential community and encourage residents to complete the park while using it.
Crossroad Park 2.0 aims to be a more resident-centred, inclusive and long-lasting solution for the sustainability of the neighbourhood park.
By providing a more flexible physical environment and a self-service management system, Crossroad Park 2.0 will help employee residents be more active within their residential community and encourage residents to complete the park while using it.
Crossroad Park 2.0 aims to be a more resident-centred, inclusive and long-lasting solution for the sustainability of the neighbourhood park.
a. Self-service Management System
Because Crossroad Park 2.0 aims mainly to favour residents aged 23 to 55, alongside the trend of remote work, the Neighbourhood Office service is one of the essential services included in this proposal.
← Stakeholder Map
↓ Storyboard
← Stakeholder Map
↓ Storyboard
b. Space Rearrangement
By constructing a two-floor semi-open building, the formerly open space of Crossroad Park is elevated to the rooftop, and the ground floor becomes half-indoor and half-outdoor.
The indoor area mainly serves as a Neighbourhood office in the daytime and could be turned into an activity hall when in need. There is no rigid boundary between indoor and outdoor areas. Thus the whole space is flexible depending on different community activities.
The indoor area mainly serves as a Neighbourhood office in the daytime and could be turned into an activity hall when in need. There is no rigid boundary between indoor and outdoor areas. Thus the whole space is flexible depending on different community activities.
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Further Steps
To be continued
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