Influencing Factors, Challenges and Future Development of Pocket Park Design

Authors

  • Xihai Ge

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/hset.v28i.4876

Keywords:

Pocket park, urban, challenge, future development.

Abstract

In the development of modern cities, a new type of urban space called pocket park is increasingly used. Although the concept of pocket park has been put forward for a long time, its concept and design factors are constantly changing with the development of the times. This article hopes to discuss the design concept of pocket park and the factors to be considered in the design to provide some reference for designers. Pocket parks should be designed without changing the local structure as much as possible and incorporate the specific needs of local residents. It is also important to grasp nature. Pocket park will form an independent ecosystem in the city to absorb greenhouse gasses and reduce pollution, providing sustainability for the city. Pocket Park will provide urban residents with an opportunity to contact nature. Let cities and nature coexist. The specific influencing factors of pocket park are the specific needs of the local people, the objective geographical conditions of the region and the local culture. The specific challenges of pocket park design are how to make rational use of the existing space and how to combine nature with the city. In the future, designers should consider how to build a pocket park that meets the needs of people and conforms to the local characteristics and culture to add more features and functions to it. This article expects that the development and design of modern cities will make more use of pocket parks, an effective and environmentally friendly space, to make urban space more interesting and beautiful.

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Published

31-12-2022

How to Cite

Ge, X. (2022). Influencing Factors, Challenges and Future Development of Pocket Park Design. Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology, 28, 450-454. https://doi.org/10.54097/hset.v28i.4876