An interdisciplinary debate on project perspectives
Table 2 Considerations of the existing parks.
From: Towards inclusive and accessible parks in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand
Area | Identification | Description, surface | Positive factors | Negative factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture | Located in an existent Museum, freely accessible; 480,000 m2 | Already well known; well connected | Related to an agricultural field—a space of production in activity, not of leisure |
2 | Taklong Municipal Park | Public garden connected to the main collector road; 63,740Â m2 | Accessible; popular choice | Not well integrated with the surroundings |
3 | TU Spaces (Solar Park, Suey Park for People, and Thammasat Active Park) | Different spaces located in a University Campus; 147,200 m2 | Spaces integrated in the campus, and connected to the TU management | Public access, but limited accessibility—spaces are located in a gated university campus, following the academic seasonality |
4 | Industrial Pocket Park—Solar Park | Green space located in an industrial estate of new development; 4000 m2 | Limited connections with the surroundings; | These areas are located in a development area which counts as industrial estate |
5 | Community Pocket Park (Challerm Prakiet Park 1, 2 and 3) | Three interventions in marginal sites 2306Â m2 | Separated among themselves | Limited range of engagement for the other users of the area |
6 | Pier Plaza | Linear park located alongside the canal; 2456Â m2 | Close to the Future Rangsit urban pole and to the strategic connection node | Potential to be developed and well connected to the urban context |