The Softwalks Project Turns Construction Sites into Parks
Gil Cohen — December 24, 2012 — Art & Design
References: citysoftwalks & kickstarter
Walking around city streets can be overwhelming when you are surrounded by traffic, construction and not a tree in sight, which is where the Softwalks project comes in.
Designed specifically to make public space in cities a more comfortable and more enjoyable setting to be in, this project consists of a kit that allows people to make use out of their surroundings. Take the scaffolding that looms over sidewalks at construction sites for example; you can attach the portable chair to one of the metal posts, add a few of the planters around you and maybe a light reflector if it's dark and you have a park-like environment to relax in.
The Softwalks project makes outdoor city spaces more pleasant.
Designed specifically to make public space in cities a more comfortable and more enjoyable setting to be in, this project consists of a kit that allows people to make use out of their surroundings. Take the scaffolding that looms over sidewalks at construction sites for example; you can attach the portable chair to one of the metal posts, add a few of the planters around you and maybe a light reflector if it's dark and you have a park-like environment to relax in.
The Softwalks project makes outdoor city spaces more pleasant.
Trend Themes
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Pop-up Parks — The Softwalks Project creates portable parks out of urban construction sites, paving way for the concept Pop-Up Parks.
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Kit-based Public Space Design — The Softwalks Project's kit-based approach to transform mundane public spaces into interactive and functional areas sets a trend for Kit-Based Public Space Design.
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Portable Urban Greenery — Softwalks' kit includes planters to add portable greenery to a construction site, which could pave way for Portable Urban Greenery trend.
Industry Implications
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Construction — The Softwalks Project provides construction companies an opportunity to transform their construction site into a public park to increase engagement with the community and positive feedback from the citizens.
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Urban Planning — Urban planners can adopt kit-based public space redesign tools such as Softwalks Project to gain flexibility and strive for creative and interactive public spaces.
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Outdoor Furniture — Outdoor furniture companies can create kit-based portable furniture that can be used to transform public spaces and cater to emerging trends like Portable Urban Greenery and Pop-Up Parks.
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