MASTER PLAN

The community master plan includes flood risk reduction strategies for a section of the coastline that requires redevelopment. Outside of the main dike, there is a green edge wetland that occupies 60% of the site's potential and a flood defense strategy that emphasizes regulated retreats and promotes education & biodiversity. The site area will integrate with the nearby amenities to develop a vast network of citywide amenities

▪ The Being a part of the land related to the green belt proposed by the master plan.

▪ Therefore, getting views from all three sides of the site without visual barriers.

▪ Also having water connection on both sides and the front side of the site.

▪ The Selected location is nearby to a main intersection and is easily accessible to the general public while also being in an environment of moderate tranquility.

▪ More connections could be developed between the retreat center and the proposed botanical garden in the master plan, due to its close proximity.

▪ Also is located near the proposed housing scheme, educational, health sector buildings, and cultural hub and therefore, easy to engage the community with a wetland park.

Key Words - Sustainable, Therapeutic, Interactive, public space

Main Concerns:

▪ Flood risk

▪ Lack of mental and physical well-being of the community within context.

Solution:

“Retreat center” for the coastal wetland park

Wellness retreats allow any individual, the opportunity for change and self-discovery in an environment that fosters relaxation, and healing.

▪ Can gain deep relaxation and peace.

▪ Refreshing, re-energizing, rejuvenating, and re-empowering.

▪ Creates Sacred spaces with spiritual connections.

▪ Aid to recovery from many illnesses.

The Importance of Retreat

Why is retreat essential? We require time and space for our spirituality, morality, wisdom, focus, and perception of reality to develop. This is not available to us in the typical setting of the twenty-first century. It either causes distraction or sluggishness, and retreat can help us get beyond both. Humans have the capacity for unbounded development, boundless compassion, and wisdom, etc. Retreat thus becomes crucial to facilitating this.

▪ Build a deeper relationship with nature

▪ Retreats provide long-term benefits

▪ Break old habits, routines, and thought patterns

▪ have a remarkable ability to regulate the nervous system and promote relaxation(Yoga)

Main ActivItIes of the proposed retreat center.

This design (retreat center), has four main spaces with different functions. Such as,

Healing garden – heal any individuals through 5 senses – experience the essence of the wetland. Hydrotherapy Center – provides relaxation and wellness through water-related activities. Light and heat therapy center- wellness through light and heat-related activities.

Yoga and meditation center- create a proper platform to uplift the mental wellness of the community.