Lecture 10 Landscape for Recreational

8/6/2019 Lecture 10 Landscape for Recreational

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The planning of landscapein recreational area


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LEISURE

Free time available after

completing certain chores(working, studying, etc.)

RECREATIONActivities that have initiated

during leisure time(associated to passive or active

activity; indoor or outdoor)

RECREATIONACTIVITYActivities performed during leisure

time either indoor or outdoor,actively or passively conducted


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d e f i n i t i o n

RECREATIONAL PLANNING

is a process that relates the leisure time of peopleto space. It is an art and science that uses the

concepts and methods of many disciplines to providepublic and private leisure opportunities in cities. Inpractice recreational planning blends the knowledgeand techniques of environmental design and thesocial science to develop alternatives for using

leisure time, space, energy and money toaccommodate human needs recreation planning is

a hybrid physical and social planning.

(Gold, 1980)


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d e f i n i t i o n

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

FORLANDSCAPE PLANNING

meeting the needs of present without

compromising the ability of future generations tomeet their own needs.

(Brundtland report,1987)


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Recreational & Evolution

(based on American 4 major park developments)

1 Pleasure Ground 1850 1900

2 Reform Parks 1900 1930

3 Recreation Facility 1930 1965

4 Open Spaces 1965 recent

RECREATIONALSPACES &THEIREVOLUTIONS


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1 Pleasure Ground 1850 1900Evolved due to industry revolution in England

Meant for aristocratic society who engrossed in the wilderness and

pastoral landscapeActivities performed on SundayCharacteristic of space determined by large vegetation, spacious

open space, undulating topography, natural environmentThe purpose is to improve health condition

2 Reform Parks 1900 1930Established due to industrial progressive and social movement of

workersIntend to improve living condition

Located in the inner city

Significant design element was children playgroundFocused on functionality of spaces offered rather that the aestheticvalue as in Pleasure Ground (1850 1900)


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3 Recreation Facility 1930 1965The birth of the terminology such as athletic

facilities; the activities introduced were

organizedFlourished as transportation was improved;allow larger area of parks

Increased of sport complex utilities; physicalexercise led to better living environment.

4 Open Spaces 1965 recentTheoretically united the ideas from plaza,

playground and mini parks ; created aunity of spaces from different types of

outdoor spaces.Ever since the character from the earliest3 types of park discovered; neighborhood

park portrays the mix development of

park design



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Why landscape

planning forrecreational area is

needed?

Impact on natural

resources; scarce ofresources; need urgentprotection and proper

land management


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Planning of outdoor recreational area

1 Identify types of site

Within urban area

utilized by urban dwellers

served for 2000 3000 people/ha

proposed facilities (playground, urban parks facility)

Suburb/outskirt of a city

utilized by dense population


proposed facilities : theme parks, public recreations

Within area (weekend use)

utilized by city dwellers


proposed facilities; weekend resorts

More distant region

(protected area; strict control and management of resources)

utilized by long distant users served for below 0.1 person/ha

proposed facilities: natural parks and conservation parks


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2 conduct site evaluation & investigation

Potential usersArea of land required

Investment costs

Apportionment of operating costs


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Courtyard: immediate environment

Neighbourhood: urban community environmentDistrict: collective environment

Periphery: intermediary suburban environment

Country side: rural environmentOutdoor center: seasonal recreationalOutdoor basis: educational / recreational year round

Regional / national park: recreo-touristic environmentEcological preserve: educational environment

Animal sanctuary: fauna environment

Primary nature: natural environment

3 Identify hierarchy of recreational spaces


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1 accessible to users

2 spaces are for outdoor activities

3 aesthetically welcomed

4 equipped with appropriate facilities and amenities

5 sense of security to users

6 promote to health improvement condition

7 activities for specific user needs8 diversify activities to cater all types of users


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9 provide calmness and comfort quality spaces

10 accessible to disabled and children

11 relate to design requirement e.g. healing space

12 facilities and activities to suit surrounding and users

13 create space with sense of belonging to users

14 economically and low maintenance

15 facilities and activities must be equal to design andbudget


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