Consideration D does not have any pathways other than the main east-to-west pathway. The northern side consists of trees and the southern side is a lawn landscape. Both sides of the park are open for public use (Figure 3.45 indicates the section-elevation). The implication is that no-pathways allow users to choose the landscape with which they wish to interact (trees and grass or grass only). The lack of pathways promotes privacy for the parliament building and separates people in the building from the public they serve and represent. Another positive aspect might be street-level noise management.
Figure 3.45: Elevation with trees and grass Source: Author (2021)
Consideration E Consideration E (Figures 3.46 and 3.47) maintains the main east-to-west pathway. The square is planted with trees to bring a forest into the heart of the city, thus creating an urban forest. Trees moderate the local climate and slow wind and stormwater. They are also critical in cooling the urban heat-island effect. Air quality can be drastically improved, although the trees have to be spread throughout the whole city instead of only concentrated in a single square or block.
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