Urban Places
Vancouver, BC
Client: Vancouver Parks Board
Detailed Design PhaseSite: Oppenheimer
Park is located in the heart of the Downtown Eastside. It was officially opened in 1898 and has a rich historical and cultural
significance within the community. This socially important park is
heavily used by locals and visitors 24 hours a day and plays host to
numerous recreational events and festivals.
Problem Statement:
To
engage existing park users in the design of park and facility upgrades
that will be inclusive and stimulate positive activities within the
park.Design Solution:
We
undertook a collaborative design approach involving workshop
participants as key providers of the ideas and concepts for the park
design. During two public workshops and an open house, all hosted
within the park, participants are encouraged to share their ideas,
considerations, and feedback to contribute to a clear design intent for
the park.