Local Parks in Modelia

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Local Parks in Residential Area: Modelia, Bogota

Name	Local Parks in Modelia
Location	Bogota
Country	Colombia
Authors	Victoria Solis Pauwels
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Short Introduction to the Area of Study

Modelia is a residential neighborhood of Bogota, has two large and several small parks. These parks are free areas for recreation, meeting and community integration, covering the needs of neighborhoods. They are generically known as parks, green areas for parks or assignments, assignments were previously called type A. The case study will focus on the southern park that has as main feature the sport, here you can jog and exercise outdoors with many small squares and sports fields, playgrounds and lawns.

its perimeter is 833 meters and a total area of ​​16,126 square meters (1,61 Hectares)

Exercise 1: Sketching the Landscape

Time frame: October 25 - November 15, 2011

Student activities:

• Creation of analytical drawings and sketches
• Presentation of results

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Sketches and Drawings

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Exercise 2: Landscape Layers

Time frame: November 15 - 29, 2011

• Classical analysis: topography, open spaces, built, green, traffic and water structures on different layers. *Definition of zones with coherent character
• Description of this character.

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Exercise 3: Behaviour Patterns

Time frame: December 6 - 20, 2011

• How do people behave in this area? How do they use the space? What is important for them?
• Observation of study area, interviews with local people and mapping of use patterns.
• Preparation of short presentation

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Exercise 4: Communication Concepts

Time frame: December 19, 2011 - January 17, 2012

• Based on the different landscape assessment approaches students will develop a communication concept for their area of study
• Which measures would be necessary for enhancing the awareness for the area?
• Students are free to choose their method.

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References

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