Prakruthi

G M Sneha | A walk in nature for a healthier, happier community where you can reacquaint yourself, take back memories whether taking your dog for a walk, playing basketball or having a picnic.

Project description

Project idea

Parks play a very important role, especially in the health aspect. There is a serious threat due to inactivity. The idea of Prakruthi is to have a park within the walk-able distance, so as to increase the park usage and promote a healthier lifestyle and interaction among people.

Need for the project

There are a number of parks in the ward, some that are actively being used and some that aren’t. However, they lack variety in activities to cater to different user groups. The lack of a park within the walk-able distance leads to the necessity of one in the area, catering to all user groups. The issues it addresses include the piling up of construction debris on the site, garbage dumping, lack of proper edge condition etc.

Objective of the project

The objective of Prakruthi is to provide the public with a park and recreation space that is inclusive, pet-friendly, diverse, educative and equipped with a wide range of user-group specific activities to promote Physical and Mental health, boost knowledge and improve social interaction among users.

Project site details

Key map

Site selection criteria

1. First criteria: Minimum land area of 2 acres.

2. Second criteria: Well connected to public streets.

3. Third criteria: Set in a place with a sense of security.

4. Fourth criteria: Accessibility by public transport, cycle & walk.

5. Fifth criteria: Centrally located to attract large group of people.

6. Sixth criteria: Proximity to other parks in the area of the proposal.

7. Seventh criteria: Mix of population.

Site details

Site context map

• Area of the site - 10870 sqm

• Main access roads are Kundalahalli Main Road, Outer Ring Road

• Key features are:

• Existing Indira Canteen with a kitchen within the site. • Rajakaluve connecting Doddanekundi Lake runs in close proximity to the site. • Close to Gateway Super Bazaar

Supermarket and Anjaneya temple. • Dumping on garbage, Construction debris around the site.

Detailed Site Map

Design Proposals

Concept Presentations

Final presentation

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Bibliography: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD, 2016. The Therapeutic Garden At Hortpark Has Customised Benches For Potting, Moveable Raised Beds And Access To Water. All These Make It More Convenient For The Elderly And Wheelchair Users To Join Group Gardening Activities.. [image] Available at: <https://www.straitstimes.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_pictrure_780x520_/public/articles/2016/08/09/ST_20160809_NKJTHEAL_2499390.jpg?itok=xf9V_Y0Z&timestamp=1470687725> [Accessed 25 April 2020].