POCKET PARKS WHAT IS IT? With land increasingly limited, parks pop up in unlikely places, adding a small amenity or seating area to otherwise empty space.
HOW DO WE RESPOND? Identify areas in need of gathering spaces or activity and seek to add recreation options.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
WHAT IS IT?
WHAT IS IT?
The COVID shutdown amplified an already growing trend; programs offered online only.
Between the rise in home school and COVID concerns, many parents are choosing a more natural setting for their kids’ classroom.
HOW DO WE RESPOND? Continue expanding online recreation options and add WiFi and seating to parks so guests can attend their virtual class in the fresh air.
HOW DO WE RESPOND? Continue offering outdoor classes, create spaces in parks for study with WiFi and seating.
FRIENDS AS FAMILY WHAT IS IT? Growing cities like ours are full of people far from family seeking bonds with new friends.
HOW DO WE RESPOND? Community events of all sizes help residents connect and neighborhood parks encourage more frequent, casual gathering.
COMFORT FEATURES
KODAK MOMENTS
WHAT IS IT?
WHAT IS IT?
Cars have heated seats and mattresses can be made softer by apps, so guests expect their visit to be designed with their comfort in mind.
It’s a social world, and guests expect every space they visit to be Instagram-worthy so they can snap a picture and share it online.
HOW DO WE RESPOND?
HOW DO WE RESPOND?
Add seating, shade, WiFi, water bottle refill stations and other comfort features.
Add public art and murals to spaces and consider photo ops as part of design to optimize sharing. INVENTORY & NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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