The Placemaking Round-Up
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
The Biweekly Bazaar
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
A former industrial site that has become a special park.
Utrecht certainly has spots even more beautiful than this park, but Griftpark is special because it is planned in balance. My preferred spot is the eco-wall along the path, which changes colors every week depending on the colors of the wild flowers. Even with our (sometimes) rainy climate, this little accent gives a glance of sunshine!
It took a long time to develop Griftpark, which is located on a former industrial site in the center of Utrecht. It can be reached by all kind of transportation.
There is minimal risk for abuse, e.g.: the path crossing the park prevents entering the park with a motorcycle or vehicle, there is sufficient lighting, etc.
Griftpark is a mid-size park with great planning for all ages and types of people - playground for little children, skateboarding, sports, little gardens, etc.
It is a place that many locals visit, where you can see people of different (multicultural) backgrounds. Not much of a tourist place.
*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
