RECREATIONAL SPACES

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WHAT IS RECREATION AND

RECREATIONAL AREA?

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UNDERSTANDING IT
Recreation -activity
of leisure, leisure being
discretionary time.
WHERE PEOPLE meet,
relax, and exchange
ideas.
environmentally sensitive
area.
Recreational activities are
often done
for enjoyment, amusemen
t, or pleasure and are
considered to be "fun".
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1 1 Jet d'Eau,
Geneva,
Switzerland

2-Fountains
of Bellagio,
Las Vegas
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3 Moonlight
Rainbow
Fountain,
Seoul
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UNDERSTANDING IT
Ancient meaning-"refreshment or
curing of a sick person!
Recreation space range from
Developed parks and recreation
facilities
Undeveloped hillsides and ravines
Major regional attractions
Small neighbourhood street- end
parks
Active recreation areas
Passive wooded areas which
separate conflicting land uses
Lush green areas
Wooden fishing piers
P-patches to zoos
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WHY DO WE NEED IT?

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WHY DO WE NEED IT?

"need to do something for recreation"

is an essential element of human
biology and psychology.
health and well-being of the public
and for the preservation of wildlife
Healthy lifestyles enhancement by
facilitating improvements in physical
fitness through exercise, and also by
facilitating positive emotional,
intellectual, and social experiences.
Preserve environment and to maintain
"naturalness.
Refreshes ones mind and body
activity that amuses or stimulates.
Providing mental relief through
spaces, environment and
surroundings.

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WHY DO WE NEED IT?

Opportunities for health,
wellbeing and quality lifestyle for
the community
Personal development,
expression, creativity,
individuality, social, physical and
intellectual growth of children,
youth and adults.
Sense of community and
community building through
community interaction
Beautification of the city, facility
and amenity improvements
Economic flow-ons to the
community, business and tourism
together with environmental
benefits.
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WHY DO WE NEED IT?

Active and passive recreational

opportunity.
Direct health benefits.
Protection for important critical areas and
natural systems and for protection for
wildlife diversity and habitat.
Commercially significant resources and
jobs
Economic development.
Natural features and spaces.
Places for facilities.
Opportunity to prevent youth crime
through park and recreation programs that
offer social support from adult leaders
Historic preservation opportunities to
remind people of what they once were,
who they are, what they are, and where
they are.

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Types of recreation spaces

TYPES

Formal
playing fields
sports grounds
Athletic tracks
Tennis courts

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Informal
Parks
Linear
open
space
Amenity
space
within
housing
areas
Natural/inf
ormal
open
spaces
Ornamenta
l
gardens
Grassed
sitting
out areas

Active
Recreation that
involves
playing
fields and team
participation
such
as baseball,
soccer

passive

Organised

Without fields
hiking,
Mountain
biking,
horseback
riding,
wildlife viewing,
picnicking, etc.

Unorganised

Indoor

outdoor

Reading

Hiking

Writing

Camping

Computer and

Fishing

Video Games

Skateboarding

Playing Cards

Skydiving

Internet Surfing: Skiing

Dance:
Swimming
Music
Surfing
Indoor Games

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TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL

PLACES IN INDIA

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Belum caves

lakshadweep

Dal lake
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Andaman nicobar

Tarkali sindudurg

Kerala backwaters

Jaiselmer dessert Darjelling tea gardens

Konkan waves
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Majauli, assam

Nandi hills
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INTERNATIONAL

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MILLENIUM PARK

QUICK FACTS
LOCATION

Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

TYPE

URBAN PARK

AREA

24.5ACRE

CREATED

16 JULY 2004

VISITORS

4MILLION

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MILLENNIUM PARK, CHICAGO

When Millennium Park opened on July 16, 2004, it
transformed an industrial wasteland into Chicagos showplace
for cutting-edge art, architecture, landscape design, music
and more.

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MILLENNIUM PARK, CHICAGO

Millennium Park is one of Chicagos most extraordinary
venues, and its popularity continues to climb among visitors
and residents alike.
Last summer, the Park welcomed 4.75 million people.

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CLOUD GATE
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British
artist Anish Kapoor.
Kapoor's design was inspired by liquid mercury and the
sculpture's surface reflects and distorts the city's skyline.

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CROWN FOUNTAIN
Crown Fountain is an interactive work of public art and video
sculpture featured in Chicago's Millennium Park, which is
located in the Loop community area.
Designed by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa
The fountain is composed of a black granite reflecting
pool placed between a pair of glass brick towers.
Crown Fountain has been one of
the most controversial of all the
Millennium Park features.

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BENIFITS
Reduced stormwater runoff.
This eliminated the need for an onsite stormwater detention
facility.
Saves $17,800 in annual irrigation costs.
Attracts more than 27 species of birds, according to counts by
garden staff, along with butterflies and bees in the 2 acres of
habitat with over 60% native Midwestern plant species.
Sequesters over 55 tons of carbon annually in 46 new shade trees
and the more than 1,600 trees that comprise the large shoulder
hedge.
Is a significant tourist destination within Millennium Park, which
was visited by 4 million people.
Contributes to Millennium Parks $2.6 billion in projected visitor
spending and $1.4 billion in projected residential development
between 2005 and 2015.
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VIEWS

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PIAZZA SAN MARCO, VENICE

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PIAZZA SAN MARCO, VENICE

Location Venice, Italy

Building Type

plaza, piazza, courtyard,

urban open space

Construction System stone masonry

Climate mediterranean
Context urban
Style Italian Rennaisance
Commencement of
9th century
construction
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PIAZZA SAN MARCO, VENICE

Piazza San Marco is the lowest point in Venice

largest urban square in Venice
one of the largest in Europe
also known as St. Mark's square
primary gathering space in Venice
center for commerce, + architectural, and
historical icon
Building began in 9th century
in front of the original St. Mark's Basilica.
St. Mark's Square begins at the pier where
ships and gondolas are kept.
opens up into the Piazetta where two columns
represent St. Mark and St. Teodoro. On the
right is the Doge's Palace. Next to the Doge's
palace is St. Mark's Basilica. The piazetta
opens up into a larger area of the square in
front of the Basilica. The buildings lining this
area of the square are known as
the Procurata. Another main feature of the
square is the Campanile, a 314-foot
tower.

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THANKYOU

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