Went for a nature walk after volunteer work. Trails & lots of marshes at #SwanLake are #flooded. #Ducks have taken over 🦆

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Autumn #RainyDay #flood #Nature #wildlife #mallards #waterfowl #NatureSanctuary #NaturePark #NaturePreserve #BirdSanctuary #estuary #wetlands #ecosystem #ecological #UrbanParks #PhotoCollage #NatureConservation

#EsquimaltGorgePark scenes.

#Esquimalt #GorgeWaterway #watershed #Saanich #ViewRoyal #VictoriaBC #YYJ #UrbanParks #EsquimaltParks #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #landscape #photography #YYJParks #Autumn #RainyDay #trees

Reflecting on Urban Parks in a Changing Neighborhood

The author spends some days in their hometown, observing the changes in their old neighborhood, which has seen an influx of foreign immigration similar to the internal immigration experienced during their childhood. While out for a walk, they define a 'park' as an urban green space intended for rela... [More info]

Reflecting on Urban Parks in a Changing Neighborhood

Totally agree, parks adapt great to diverse hoods, lettin immigrant kids n local pets chill together. They boost cohesion in changin cities, like the article shows—key for all in fluxin urban spots.

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Reflecting on Urban Parks in a Changing Neighborhood

Interesting reflection on how urban parks mirror societal shifts, blending the needs of newcomers and longtime residents, highlighting shared spaces and evolving community dynamics.

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An integrated urban design captures the attention of passers by and visitors at Smakkelaarsveld, the vibrant heart of Utrecht. Upon entering the site, one notices the gradation of spaces between streets and pathways, where green areas blend seamlessly with multi-level buildings, creating an open urban oasis above the public transport network. #Culturalcenter #Urbanparks #visitorexperience

https://archup.net/spark-utrecht-integrated-urban-design/

Beam Valley Parklands again, 3.5 miles (5.63km), 1h 40m, 2.01 mph (3.23kph), 76% of Google's estimate, not helped by the terrain or my dawdling.

I could have just gone 800 yards up Rainham Road. 🤣

#exercise #walking #UrbanParks