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

Year Of Completion 2012

Area (sq m) 3,716 sq m

Activities Relaxation, Appreciation of

landscape, meeting, events venue,

performances

Context/Location Office blocks, frequently used

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

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=191813&page=49

International Pocket Park

GreenAcre Park

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

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

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20Pocket%20Park%20news&f=false

INTERNATIONAL PARK (Paley Park)

Historical background

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.

Characteristics of the park

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

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)

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 :

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.

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

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

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.

•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

•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 Frequently People Do At The Park

1.Road crossing

2.Relaxing

3.Jogging

4.Event Venue

5.Appreciation of landscape

•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=12

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