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Multi-Park
from FROM BEGINNING TO END Landscapes for the vulnerable as a catalyst for a better neighbourhood for all
Allaine Galapon
Mei Ling is a mature estate with few landscape amenties for its residents. This may be due to drastic topographical changes which results in small fragmented landscape amenities. In addition to this, there seems to be more space allocated for cars and vehicular services. With a predominantly ageing population, there could be a shift to focusing on creating more communal spaces for the residents.
Parking spaces such as the multistorey carpark offers an opportunity to create resident communal spaces. Its central location makes it accessible to all surrounding blocks. Furthermore, the rooftop parking space has an unobstructed views from surrounding blocks. It also receives full sunlight which is ideal for planting or gardening. Hence, there is an opportunity to retrofit the carpark into resident communal spaces which promotes intergenerational intermingling through learning and play.
