The park that I discussed in the previous post has revealed more interesting nuances regarding the surrounding community and the initiative that built it. However, something that I found particularly interesting is the lack of outside conflict of interest. Most of the sources that I have read have discussed a purpose for the space that opposes what would be most wholesome for the community. In the case of this little playground and community area, it was built for the good of area by the city as part of exposition park. There is no commercial incentive, no push for diversity or the mixing of ethnic groups.
However, following another theme of community involvement in shaping the space, this park was built by the city. Additionally, there was not any space left for the community to adapt to their needs, they simply had to use what they were given. Although this sounds problematic, the qualitative evidence I have collected shows success in the design of the park. People look like they are having a great time, but they are merely users, rather than contributors. Maybe it would have been cool to have a more multipurpose space that could be adapted to suit the community’s particular needs
These are just some themes that came out of the readings, and now I am working on pulling them together in a strong argument.
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